Clinical Pharmacist I

Clinical Pharmacist I Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. The Clinical Pharmacist I (Specialty) is responsible for the oversight and the support of all specialty pharmacy medication activities. Oversight responsibilities include but are not limited to pharmacy technicians, ensuring medications clinical appropriateness such as correct dosing, drug interactions, etc. prior to dispensing. Additionally, this role supports new patient enrollment and ensures medication adherence for all patients referred for specialty medications. The Clinical Pharmacist I (Specialty) serves as the medication expert and main point of contact to provide support for all providers, staff and patients when needed. As a successful candidate, you will: Oversee the processing and preparations of all specialty medications. Verify all patient information before filling a prescription. Perform quality checks on prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, correct dosage, drug interactions, etc. Responsible for checking all medications prior to dispensing. Perform and/or oversees data entry of prescriptions in the pharmacy management systems. Performs medical adherence follow-up and address any non-adherence for patients on specialty medications. Provides pharmacy clinical support for all providers and staff when needed. Provides consultation and medication education to patients and caregivers upon dispensing a prescription. Exhibits expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their area. Payer follow-up and communicate with physicians and health plans as needed. Complete third-party insurance forms, patient assistance, and other paperwork as needed. Ensures the pharmacy team is providing the best possible customer service and patient care. Ensure the timely communication with providers and patients regarding patient medication concerns or issues. Ensures timely follow up regarding patient's specialty pharmacy medication management concerns. Your qualifications should include: Minimum Education: Graduate of ACPE - Accredited Pharmacy School Req. Certification/Licensure: Current CA Pharmacist License BLS certification or within 3 months of hire Pref. Certification/Licensure: Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) Preferred Experience: QS1 experience EPIC experience Oncology experience Additional Information: Multiple full-time positions available City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.