Job Description

Schedule

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on patient and business needs.

General Summary

Provides direct patient care and drug therapy management services for patients with specialty conditions upon provider referral. Working under a written protocol, the pharmacist partners with providers to manage a patient's drug therapy, optimize outcomes, improve access to specialty medications, and ensure safe, cost-effective medication use.

Remote Work Capable

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates appropriateness of drug therapy for patients with specialty conditions referred to the WellSpan Management of Drug Therapy (MDT) Clinic (e.g., rheumatology, dermatology, endocrinology).
• Adjusts drug therapy and order laboratory tests or other diagnostic tests necessary in the management of drug therapy under Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) or written protocol in accordance with state law.
• Monitors treatment efficacy, therapeutic outcomes, safety parameters, and adherence for patients receiving biologics and other specialty agents.
• Identifies and resolves drug therapy problems throughout the course of medication therapy.
• Provides patient education and counseling regarding disease state, medication use, side effects, and lifestyle modifications.
• Communicates and documents therapy changes and updates with providers in accordance with written protocol in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborates with providers, nurses, and other care team members in the different specialty practices or pharmacy to coordinate care.
• Monitors adherence and persistence for patients receiving specialty medications; implement adherence strategies when gaps are identified.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards (URAC, ACHC, or NCQA if applicable), and organizational policies.
• Participates in quality improvement, program development, accreditation compliance activities, and payor contracting guidelines.

Common Expectations:

• Stays current with evidence-based practice, specialty guidelines, and regulatory updates through continuing education, seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Required or
• Doctorate Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD) from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Required

Work Experience:

• 3 years Relevant experience. Required or
• 1 year Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency program. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Pharmacist Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Completion of a pharmacy program from an accredited school of pharmacy. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.