Clinical Specialty Pharmacy Liaison (Ny On-Site)

Overview

Clinical Specialty Pharmacy Liaison: New York – Onsite

Primary responsibilities are to work in partnership with the health system client, and to serve as the Clinical Pharmacist of Specialty Medications. This position will also provide support to the on-sight Pharmacy Team by providing a “hands on” approach in problem-solving situations that arise in the natural course of business with the ultimate goal of providing total quality patient care. You will be challenged by navigating and improving the specialty patient journey, staying up to date with new drug launches and implementing clinical programs to support providers teams.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes and captures new prescription resources and works in collaboration with each specialty clinic location’s decision makers in an effort to grow and expand the business.
• Expert in the areas of Specialty Pharmacy including REMS products, oncology, hematology and rheumatology.
• Experienced in a Specialty Pharmacy accredited environment (i.e. URAC/ACHC)
• Reviewing patient clinical programs and specialty process to ensure pharmacy is meeting accreditation requirements.
• Identifies potential areas of expansion within the clinics, and searches for ways to increase efficiency and reduce or eliminate obstacles for the providers.
• Enrolls specialty patients into the program by assisting with recruitment of patients to ensure the best possible clinical outcome.
• Works closely with patients to support them for the life of their therapy to help them achieve the best clinical outcome throughout their therapeutic journey.
• Coordinates clinical projects, assisting with formulary decisions when necessary and ensuring billing compliance and revenue capture.
• Assists in working to prevent and/or resolve drug-related issues, and providing drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensures Pharmacy is meeting ReCept’s standards based on Service Level Agreements with regards to metrics.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal stakeholders by ensuring appropriate and timely communication between the client and ReCept.
• Develops and maintains an escalation protocol on situational specific matters that encompasses the understanding of when it is appropriate to involve the Regional Director of Pharmacy Operations.
• Documents, tracks and follow-ups on critical action items on a daily basis.
• Works closely with the Quality Team to ensure maintenance and completion of clinical and operational audits.
• Ensures consistency and accuracy of clinical and operational documentation within the pharmacies dispensing and patient management systems.
• Reacts quickly to a range of issues, varying in complexity and treat them at the appropriate level, identifying early the constraining factors that are unspoken and unseen.
• Addresses escalated complaints and resolves issues.
• Applies good business process techniques and manages execution through key performance metrics and indicators.
• Performs duties in accordance with established SOPs and aligned with the core values of the company in the best interest of our clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• 3-5 years’ experience working within a Specialty Pharmacy clinical role with an emphasis on clinical program management, patient counseling, provider communication and managing limited distribution products.
• Successful completion of state pharmacy board examination.
• Pharmacist license current and in good standing in the State of Insert State of Practice Here.
• Maintains continuing education requirements.
• Three to five years’ experience in the practice of pharmacy in a lead role, and one year of experience working with patient management program.
• Three years of experience in Specialty Pharmacy
  • Strong understanding of specialty accreditation processes and requirements
  • Strong understand of the benefits investigation process for specialty products.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates proficiencies in specialty disease state management and interventions, such as:
• Transplant
• Hepatitis C
• HIV
• Autoimmune
• Oncology
• Pain Management
• Comprehends federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
• Is familiar with workflow concepts relating to the practice of retail pharmacy.
• Shows full understanding of controlled substance rules and regulations as dictated by the Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as state and local laws and regulations.
• Detailed understanding of REMS programs relevant to specialty pharmaceutical products.
• Understands the limited distribution process for specialty pharmaceutical products.
• Has sufficient knowledge, training and expertise in pharmacotherapeutics to oversee the pharmacy patient management program.

Base Compensation: $115,000 – $140,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as location, education, experience and skillset. Learn about our Benefits at www.omnicellbenefits.com.)

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About Us

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the quality of healthcare? Omnicell is empowering health systems and pharmacies to radically transform the way they manage medications, so that they can achieve the vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy. Thousands of hospitals, pharmacies, skilled nursing facilities and care homes trust Omnicell to provide continuous innovation. They need us to deliver solutions to meet the ever-evolving challenges of the healthcare landscape. We encourage creative problem solving and outside-of-the-box thinking that only a diverse, well-rounded workforce can bring.
Join us as we build on our powerful combination of advanced automation, predictive intelligence, and expert services to create a safer future for patients - one where medication errors are a thing of the past. You'll be joining an organization whose culture encourages individual development, rewards intellectual curiosity, and embraces an inclusive environment. Join our growing company and help shape the future at Omnicell.
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