Specialty Pharmacist - Ambulatory

Specialty Pharmacist - Ambulatory

• Location: Rockford, IL
• Hours: 40 hours per week

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off.  Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement.  Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning

Performs all functions of pharmaceutical care required of an ambulatory pharmacist. Responsible for providing medication therapy management services to assure that drug therapy is safe, effective, efficient and cost effective. Assists patients, providers and partners with chronic disease state management and education as part of an interdisciplinary team. Completes patient assessments and follow-up necessary to comply with specialty pharmacy accreditation standards. Collects and analyzes data for process improvement projects. Responsible for assisting or leading projects involving specialty pharmacy which may include sharing information and improving processes with retail pharmacy partners. Will be required to take after hours call on a rotation basis. Performs other duties as assigned or as necessity dictates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum - Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy program

Preferred - Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency training program

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE           

Pharmacist license (or eligible for licensure) in the State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin based on practice setting

Pharmacist license in both Wisconsin and Illinois may be required

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains professionalism and conducts self as a role model, serving as a resource for the other retail and clinic partners

• Partner with providers and Mercyhealth team members to promote the use of entity owned pharmacies

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure strategic goals for the department are achieved

• Serve as the clinical lead for the specialty pharmacy program for Mercyhealth clinics and retail pharmacy in Rockford

• Is an expert outpatient pharmacist who relies on skills of comprehensive knowledge and experience

• Monitor patients’ response to medication therapy and consults with providers to make appropriate adjustments

• Provides supervision for pharmacy technicians and/or prior authorization coordinators to ensure efficient quality care for Mercyhealth patients

• Supports prior authorization process by submitting, appealing or coordinating with patient’s insurance plans

• May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs within the outpatient setting

• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students

• Maintains practice by ongoing professional literature review, continuing education and self- evaluation

• Maintains competencies in federal and state regulations related to pharmacy practice

• Provide patient consultations in person or via telehealth to optimize medication therapy for patients with complex or chronic conditions to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe, effective, and appropriate medication use.