Job Description

Location:

Remote Position

Hiring Range:

$57.21 - $86.35

Position Summary

The Specialty Pharmacist provides day‑to‑day clinical and operational support for the AON in‑house pharmacy. This role includes, but is not limited to, prescription verification, patient counselling, team support, and provider consultation.

Key Performance Areas

KPA 1 - Order/Rx verification

• Comply with all Federal and State laws regarding filling and dispensing prescriptions.
• Verify and ensure all prescriptions processed are true and correct.
• Comply with all FDA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program requirements.
• Review prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, dosing accuracy, drug interactions, regulatory compliance while maintaining turnaround time expectations and minimizing dispensing errors.

KPA 2 – Patient Care & Clinical Review

• Provide evidence-based recommendations to providers
• Assist with prior authorization support and formulary initiatives
• Review medical records to ensure accurate, timely and compliant verification of medication order and prescription support.

KPA 3 - Customer Service

• Provides exceptional customer service to patients, staff, fellow employees and third-party payers: interacts in a professional manner with all contacts to promote effective exchanges of information.

KPA 4 – Adherence & Counseling

• Utilize the company's adherence program to counsel patients on the use of their medications, including appropriate lab/patient follow-up to improve adherence.
• Conduct patient counseling as required by implemented pharmacy programs and answer patient questions regarding therapy.
• Provide consultation regarding new patient education, adverse event management, drug interactions, and oncology/specialty medication questions

KPA 5 – Training, Education & Compliance:

• Maintain quality assurance and provide ongoing training to pharmacy staff as directed.
• Promoting a culture of learning, accountability, and continue growth based on pharmacy needs.
• Maintain all required REMS program licenses, trainings and/or other learnings.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures as outlined by the company.

KPA 6 – Operational Support

• Perform additional clinical or operational duties as assigned to support safe and efficient patient care.
• Support all pharmacy process improvement initiatives and collaborate across teams to meet departmental and patient care needs.
• Provide and support the implementation of business solutions as implemented by the company.

Position Qualifications

Education

• PharmD degree or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, required.

Minimum Relevant Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of retail pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Experience with EMR order set build, drug substitution/interchange protocols, and data analytics preferred

Certifications/Licenses

• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing.
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) preferred but not required
• PGY1/PGY2 residency training preferred but not required.

Skills

• Verification
• Compliance
• Dispensing
• Counseling
• Pharmacology
• Oncology
• Education
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Training
• Safety
• Quality

Travel: 0-25%

Expectations for All Employees

This position description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to perform the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The responsibilities listed may be subject to change at any time and individuals may be asked to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities to support the ongoing business operation needs.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The essential functions described herein are intended to define the fundamental duties of the position and serve as the minimum requirements for performance. They do not represent an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be required. AON complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. The Company will engage in an interactive process to evaluate and, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, provided such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the business.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods
• Fine motor control
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Visual accuracy

Cognitive Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Following specific protocols
• Interpreting test results

Environmental Requirements

• Exposure to chemicals, biological samples, lab equipment, and noise.

Accommodation Notes

• Anti-fatigue mats
• Ventilation controls
• PPE alternatives
• Visual aid tools

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