Pharmacist (Specialty and Retail Pharmacy)
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: February 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Pharmacist in the Specialty and Retail Pharmacy serves as a
clinical liaison between specialty clinics, retail pharmacy
operations, and patients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality
patient-centered care. This role involves managing both specialty
and retail pharmacy operations, focusing on medication adherence,
therapeutic outcomes, and comprehensive patient support. The
pharmacist will engage in direct patient care, collaborate with
interdisciplinary teams, and participate in clinical initiatives to
optimize outcomes for complex therapies, particularly within the
340B program framework.
Responsibilities:
Oversee accurate preparation, verification, and dispensing of
medications in both retail and specialty settings, ensuring
compliance with state and federal regulations
Coordinate workflow across specialty and retail services to ensure
seamless patient transitions and timely access to medications
Manage inventory to ensure medication availability while minimizing
waste and optimizing procurement under the 340B program
Utilize and maintain patient management software for tracking
interventions and documenting outcomes in both specialty and retail
contexts
Provide medication counseling and education, focusing on specialty
medications, adherence strategies, and complex therapies
Manage the enrollment and onboarding process for new specialty
pharmacy patients, ensuring smooth coordination of care
Conduct medication therapy management (MTM) and follow-up
assessments, particularly for patients with chronic and complex
conditions
Serve as a resource for healthcare providers, patients, and
caregivers, offering drug information and coverage assistance
Collaborate with prescribers, nurses, and other clinical staff to
develop and manage individualized care plans for specialty pharmacy
patients
Participate in clinic rounds, team-based care models, and quality
improvement initiatives, ensuring pharmacy services are integrated
into patient care workflows
Coordinate prior authorization and financial assistance efforts,
working with specialty pharmacy technicians to ensure timely access
to therapies
Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including 340B
program compliance, specialty pharmacy accreditation, and
medication safety protocols
Participate in the monitoring and reporting of key clinical and
operational metrics, supporting continuous quality improvement
efforts
Engage in audits and compliance reviews, ensuring pharmacy
operations align with hospital standards and external regulatory
requirements
Precept pharmacy students, residents, and interns, fostering their
development in specialty and retail pharmacy practices.
Participate in clinical research initiatives, publications, and
presentations to contribute to the advancement of pharmacy
practice.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
Education:
Licenses / Certifications:
Active New York State Pharmacist license, required.
Keywords: WMCHealth, White Plains , Pharmacist (Specialty and Retail Pharmacy), Healthcare , Valhalla, New York
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