Specialty Pharmacist - 2nd Shift (1:00PM to 9:30PM EST)

Job Description

Job Description

Specialty Pharmacist – Second Shift

Join a high-impact, patient-first pharmacy team

Shift: 8-hour shifts between 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM , Monday–Friday

Weekend Rotation: Saturdays or Sundays – as needed

Job Purpose

Provides integrated support to patients and physicians by delivering a hands-on, total quality patient care experience . This role ensures seamless coordination across specialty and retail pharmacy services , enabling smooth patient transitions and timely access to medications.

The Specialty Pharmacist will manage both retail and specialty pharmacy operations , ensuring:

• ✅ Safe and effective medication dispensing
• ✅ Comprehensive patient counseling
• ✅ Clinical oversight and support

Key Responsibilities Clinical & Patient Care

• Prepare and dispense medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detect therapeutic incompatibilities
• Perform Medication Therapy Management (MTM) , including:
  • Reviewing and monitoring medication regimens
  • Advising clinicians on evidence-based therapies
  • Documenting interventions
• Provide patient counseling and clinical support
• Make referrals to other healthcare professionals when necessary

⚙️ Operational Excellence

• Complete pharmacy operational requirements by:
  • Organizing and directing technicians' workflow
  • Verifying preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals
  • Verifying prescriptions
• Coordinate patient care, including:
  • Identifying and resolving insurance-related issues
  • Recognizing opportunities for financial assistance programs
• Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database systems

️ Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with:
  • State Board of Pharmacy regulations
  • DEA regulations
  • Company policies and procedures
• Maintain controlled substance records
• Remove outdated or damaged medications from inventory
• Supervise support personnel work quality
• Maintain licensure and stay current on legislation
• Ensure adherence to:
  • 340B program compliance
  • Specialty pharmacy accreditation standards
  • Medication safety protocols

Continuous Improvement

• Identify trends, resolve problems, and recommend process improvements
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives
• Apply insights to enhance productivity, quality, and customer service
• Support organizational excellence through innovation and change implementation

Education & Leadership

• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Train and mentor:
  • Pharmacy staff
  • Students, interns, externs, and residents
  • Healthcare professionals
• Maintain professional networks and stay current through publications and organizations

Organizational Contribution

• Protect organizational value by maintaining strict confidentiality
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support business needs
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Contribute positively to team culture and company success

Qualifications & Experience Education & Licensure

• Doctor of Pharmacy ( PharmD ) or BS in Pharmacy
• Active Pharmacist license in the applicable state

Experience

• ✅ Required: 1+ years in retail or specialty pharmacy
• ⭐ Preferred: 5+ years in a dispensing or specialty setting

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Pharmacology
  • FDA regulations
  • Clinical best practices
• Ability to:
  • Analyze information and exercise sound judgment
  • Accurately administer and review medications
  • Manage workflows and processes efficiently
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer proficiency

Personal Attributes

• Organized, dependable, and high-integrity
• Empathetic and patient-focused
• Excellent listener and communicator
• Energetic, highly motivated, and team-oriented
• Maintains discretion when handling sensitive information

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $125,000 – $159,000 annually
Bonus eligibility based on applicable plans

Compensation is determined by experience, seniority, geographic location, and other lawful factors.

Equal Opportunity & Transparency

This information is provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Shields Health Solutions .

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking pharmacy team where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, innovation, and quality care delivery .

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Shields Health Solutions. An employee in this position can expect a salary rate between $125,000.00 and $159,000.00 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

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