Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Neurology

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Onsite
Patient insurance coverage investigation
Prescription adjudication troubleshooting
Prior authorization process management
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Pharmacy Specialist for its Specialty Pharmacy Neurology department. The role involves providing pharmacy services focusing on safety and efficacy, and requires a Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent experience with relevant licensure

Job Summary

  • The Pharmacy Specialist will serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team representing UAMS Specialty Pharmacy Services, focusing on safety, efficacy, and positive patient outcomes.
  • Responsibilities include locating patient insurance coverages, performing benefit investigations, processing prescriptions, troubleshooting rejected claims, and managing prior authorizations.
  • UAMS offers benefits including health, dental, vision plans, holiday/vacation/sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Pharmacy Specialist for its Specialty Pharmacy Neurology department. The role involves providing pharmacy services focusing on safety and efficacy, and requires a Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent experience with relevant licensure.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient insurance coverage investigation
  • prescription adjudication troubleshooting
  • prior authorization process management
  • patient assessment and therapy appropriateness
  • evidence-based medicine practice

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative health care organization
  • teamwork and diversity champion
  • quality improvement project participation

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree
  • PGY1 residency training OR 3 years applicable experience
  • AR licensure or eligible for licensure
  • Pharm.D. Board Certified in applicable area
  • 5 years applicable experience

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