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Position Summary

The Specialty Pharmacist expands patient access to specialty medications and promotes their safe, effective, and cost-efficient use. This role provides expert medication information and counseling to patients, families, and healthcare colleagues, supporting optimal therapeutic outcomes.

The pharmacist coordinates and oversees all aspects of specialty medication management, including clinical monitoring, documentation, and patient follow-up within the specialty pharmacy management system. They provide prior authorization and appeal support for clinic staff and offer daily oversight of specialty pharmacy technician activities.

Additionally, the Specialty Pharmacist conducts clinical and pharmacoeconomic research to support the hospital, medical staff, and continuous improvement of medication therapy practices.