- Location
- UAMS, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Department:
ICE | PTSL Specialty Pharmacy Operations
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Pharmacy Specialist will serve as a member of the Specialty Pharmacy Services with a focus on operations and prescription verification. They will provide pharmacy services with a focus on safety, efficacy, and positive outcomes.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree
- PGY1 Residency Training OR 3 years of applicable experience
- Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist or eligible for licensure
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Board certified in applicable area
- Experience in retail, ambulatory care, or specialty pharmacy
Qualifications Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for prescription verification for specialty patients and ensures workflow for dispensing is followed.
- Reviews billing for accuracy, including Medicare Part B requirements, for all specialty medications.
- Understands the workflow for shipping and can help trouble shoot issues, including able to operate the point of sale and shipping software.
- Performs an accurate benefit investigation to determine prescription coverage and can locate it from multiple sources. Possesses advanced knowledge of the adjudication process and can troubleshoot rejected claims and mitigate payer problems.
- Maintains workflow in the operations area ensuring prescriptions are processed in a timely manner and shipments are processed appropriately.
- Performs proper patient assessments that comply with accreditation standards and evidence-based medicine, within the time parameters set forth in the patient management program. Cosigns outreach documentation in a timely manner.
- Assesses the appropriateness of therapy for the individual patient with respect to safety, comorbidities, dosing, and side effect management.
- Documents clinical interventions, promotes adherence, actively monitors patient compliance, and recommends appropriate screening prior to medication start date and recommends appropriate monitoring to ensure patient safety.
- Answers clinical communications from patients in a timely manner and facilitates communication between the patient and the clinic.
- Participates in the training of staff, students and residents, willing to offer to take at least 3 IPPE students per year and participate in residency precepting.
- Participates in a group 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year on-call rotation where each member of the group takes call for 1 week at a time. Serves as a resource and provides accurate drug information to medical staff.
- Knowledgeable in the prior authorization process and able to submit requests accurately and expediently and able to serve as a resource for off label use prior authorizations and appeals.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.