Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Neurology

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Patient insurance coverage investigation
Prescription adjudication and claims troubleshooting
Prior authorization submission and appeals
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.
  • Responsibilities include investigating patient insurance coverage, processing prescriptions, troubleshooting claims, managing prior authorizations, and assessing therapy appropriateness.
  • UAMS offers benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, holiday/vacation/sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.

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: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient insurance coverage investigation
  • Prescription adjudication and claims troubleshooting
  • Prior authorization submission and appeals
  • Financial assistance access
  • Patient assessment and therapy appropriateness
  • Evidence-based medicine practice

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and diversity champion
  • Collaborative healthcare organization
  • Continuous quality improvement 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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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