Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Neurology

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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Patient insurance coverages
Benefit investigation
Prior authorization process
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Pharmacy Specialist for its Specialty Pharmacy Neurology department. This role focuses on providing pharmacy services to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes, requiring a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience. **

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

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** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Pharmacy Specialist for its Specialty Pharmacy Neurology department. This role focuses on providing pharmacy services to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes, requiring a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient insurance coverages
  • benefit investigation
  • prior authorization process
  • disease state management
  • evidence-based medicine
  • quality improvement projects

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative health care organization
  • professional relationships
  • continuing education

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
  • 5 years applicable experience

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