Specialty Pharmacist

Specialty Pharmacist
CPS Solutions, LLC Patient Care Services
Naperville, Illinois

As a full time, exempt Specialty Pharmacist with CPS Solutions, LLC in our Patient Care Services Center, you are responsible for overseeing the Patient Management Program, including clinical activities and delivery of services. In this role, you will verify the accuracy of prescriptions and supervise pharmacy technicians who input prescription data, review medication and medical histories to ensure appropriateness of therapy and progression toward therapeutic goals, monitor for side effects and adverse reactions and counsel patients on their disease state and the appropriate use of medications.
Schedule: This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, daytime hours starting between 7am and 11am. On a very rare occasion, there may be a need to work an evening or weekend shift or take on call overnights when the pharmacy is closed.

About the Facility: The Patient Care Service Center is a service of our expanding CPS specialty pharmacy division. The Patient Care Service Center is located in our Naperville, IL location providing specialty pharmacy support to our clients and patients. The operation is located in a high-security, modern office building with many amenities including an onsite cafeteria, free membership to a local fitness center, parking, and complimentary beverages.

Required Qualifications:

• Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy; PharmD preferred
• Current Illinois Pharmacist license in good standing and willingness to obtain at least 5 Rph state licenses (and up to a total of 10 Rph licenses) within first year on the job
  • CPS reimburses for the cost of the license and pays the annual renewals
• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency program strongly preferred
• At least 1-2 years of recent work experience as a Pharmacist is preferred
  • Preference will be given to those with Specialty Pharmacy medication, pre-authorization and payor experience
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
• Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting
• Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems
• Effective communications skills; verbal and written

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Independence with regards to clinical discussions and evaluations
• Ability to use pharmaceutical and medical references literature to provide drug information to health plans, patients, and prescribers
• Fluency to speak a second language preferred
• Management skills preferred

Benefits: All employees enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match. Full Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more.
CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment (post offer) background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired. Due to the healthcare requirements of the location where you will work and the clients we support, this may include a COVID vaccine. This applies to internal transfers and status changes for internal CPS team members. CPS® is also committed to a safe and drug free workplace. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.
About CPS Solutions, LLC: Founded nearly 50 years ago and employing over 2,500 clinical, regulatory, and operational pharmacy professionals, CPS Solutions, LLC, is one of the nation’s largest providers of pharmacy services to more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. CPS Solutions, LLC helps clients tackle a variety of complex issues, such as operational efficiency, rising drug costs, regulatory & compliance, 340B, and specialty pharmacy strategy. CPS Solutions, LLC helps healthcare leaders drive best in class pharmacy operations through skill, expertise, and proprietary technologies. For more information, visit https://www.CPS.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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