Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Neurology

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Patient insurance coverage
Benefit investigation
Prior authorization process
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

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.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching.
  • Responsibilities include managing patient insurance, performing benefit investigations, processing prescriptions, troubleshooting claims, and serving as a resource for prior authorizations and appeals.

Matching 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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: available for benefits eligible positions only

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient insurance coverage
  • benefit investigation
  • prior authorization process
  • adjudication process
  • disease state management
  • patient compliance monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • evidence-based medicine
  • quality improvement projects
  • teamwork and diversity
  • professional relationships

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Tailored Resume

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