Pharmacist II – Clinical Consultation

• Provide patient education through telephonic consultations for patients of the specialty pharmacy in accordance with Lumicera's Patient Management Program.
• Answer clinical questions from patients and caregivers.
• Provide clear, detailed clinical documentation of patient consultations and interventions in pharmacy software in compliance with internal policies and procedures and external regulatory bodies (such as URAC) and EMR systems efficiently.
• Provide oversight of clinical outreach activities for specialty pharmacy patients.
• Interpret and clinically evaluate prescriptions for medications within all specialty disease states (including oncology) based on available information and resources.
• Follow through on complex orders. Contact providers and/or patients to verify information related to prescriptions such as drug strength, intended directions, and diagnosis to expedite processing of orders.
• Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Contact providers for new prescriptions, consult with physicians and nurses regarding clinical questions, and contact pharmacies for prescription transfers.
• Work with providers to convert prescriptions to generic, biosimilar, or preferred drugs whenever possible.
• Verify prescription information entered in the system by order entry. Answer clinical questions from the pharmacy team.
• Document and report medication errors in accordance with company policies and manufacturer contracts. Facilitate error reduction and prevention methods based off quality department and ISMP standards. Adhere to all Lumicera pharmacovigilance standards.
• Act in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and with the highest ethical standards that we consistently strive to achieve. Willingness to obtain additional licensure based on business needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD degree
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in state of residence; must continually obtain education credits to maintain active licensure.
• Job specific certification (such as CSP or BCOP, required within 6-12 months of hire).
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience as a licensed Pharmacist required.
• Specialty Pharmacy experience or solid understanding of specialty pharmacy medications and disease states required.
• Strong clinical background and telephonic clinical experience required.
• Internal Applicants: Meets and/or exceeds all department production metrics, service levels, and quality standards expected of Clinical Consultation Pharmacist.
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives
• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient education and clinical consultation within specialty pharmacy, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective communication with healthcare providers. Proficient in clinical documentation and medication management, with a strong focus on quality and error prevention.