Pharmacy Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Neurology

to view the University of Arkansas System’s GDPR disclosures.**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* 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 (the dept can specify experience),* AR licensure or eligible for licensure - do not count intern experience* Pharm.D.* Board Certified in applicable area* 5 years applicable experience* Locate patient insurance coverages from multiple sources. Performs an accurate benefit investigation to determine prescription coverage.* Processes prescriptions expeditiously.* Serves as a resource to others in processing clean claims.* Knowledgeable in the prior authorization process and able to submit* requests accurately and expediently.* Serves as a resource for off-label use prior authorizations and appeals.* Trains staff on the prior authorization process. Can access co-pay cards and grants for financial assistance.* Able to become an integral part of the assigned specialty interdisciplinary team and develop professional relationships with its members.* Performs proper patient assessments that comply with accreditation* standards within the time parameters outlined in the patient management program.* Works to institute a disease state management agreement with providers. Cosigns outreach documentation on time.* Assesses the appropriateness of therapy for the individual patient with respect to safety, comorbidities, dosing, and side effect management.* Recommends appropriate screening before the medication start date.* Recommends appropriate monitoring to ensure patient safety. Documents clinical interventions.* Promotes adherence and actively monitors patient compliance. Monitors hospital admissions for their specific patient population.* Answers clinical communications from patients on time and facilitates communication between the patient and the clinic.* Serves as a resource to defend the use of the product to payers using clinical studies and accepted guidelines.* Practices evidence-based medicine. Develops and manages plans of care, collecting objective data to demonstrate positive outcomes.* Participates in the training of staff, students, and residents.* Participates in a group 24 hours a day, 7 days a wee,k 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.* Actively participates in quality improvement projects and action plans to improve safety and service.* Sits on the Quality Management Committee.* Works with drug manufacturers to gain access to limited distribution medications.* Completes required training on time.* Participates in continuing* education appropriate to the specialty.* Performs other duties as assigned.Possesses advanced knowledge of the adjudication process and can troubleshoot rejected claims and mitigate payer problems.At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings.

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