Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Neurology

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified (assumed on-site due to the clinical nature of the position)
Specialty pharmacy neurology
Patient insurance coverages
Benefit investigation
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Pharmacy Specialist for its Specialty Pharmacy Neurology department. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience, with a focus on managing patient medication needs and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team

Job Summary

  • The Pharmacy Specialist will serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team representing UAMS Specialty Pharmacy Services, providing pharmacy services with a focus on safety, efficacy, and positive outcomes.
  • UAMS offers benefits including Health, Dental, Vision plans, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, education discounts, and retirement matching.
  • Responsibilities include locating patient insurance coverages, performing benefit investigations, processing prescriptions, troubleshooting rejected claims, managing prior authorizations, and assessing therapy appropriateness.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Pharmacy Specialist for its Specialty Pharmacy Neurology department. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience, with a focus on managing patient medication needs and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Specialty Pharmacy Neurology
  • Patient insurance coverages
  • Benefit investigation
  • Prior authorization process
  • Disease state management agreement
  • Evidence-based medicine

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and diversity
  • Collaborative healthcare organization
  • Interdisciplinary team member
  • Quality improvement projects

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

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