SPECIALTY STAFF PHARMACIST

• JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education Required

• Required: • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy. Active, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the State of Arkansas, issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy through passage of the NAPLEX and Arkansas Jurisprudence Exam, or by reciprocity.

Preferred: • Board certification in a relevant pharmacy specialty or Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) credential through the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP).

• Experience

• Required: • Previous experience in retail pharmacy.

Preferred: • 3-5 years’ experience of progressively responsible pharmacy experience • Previous experience in specialty pharmacy or a complex/chronic disease practice area (oncology, transplant, infectious disease/HIV, multiple sclerosis, or autoimmune disorders; experience with prior authorization, specialty payer, or limited-distribution drug processes.

Knowledge / Skills Required: • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical techniques and procedures, pharmacy law, drug interactions/incompatibilities, pharmacology, and toxicology. Knowledge of REMS program requirements and safe-handling practices for high-risk, hazardous, and limited-distribution specialty medications. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, payers, and care teams. Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing systems and EHR documentation.

Preferred: • Familiarity with URAC and/or ACHC specialty pharmacy accreditation standards. Experience with prior authorization platforms and specialty payer/hub coordination.

Continuing Education • Minimum of 30 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years per Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy requirements, including at least 12 hours of live contact.

• Physical

• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

• Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Carrying up to 20 pounds. Frequent sitting, standing, bending, stooping, walking and reaching. Long term bending, sitting, standing, computer work and squatting.

• JOB SUMMARY

• The Specialty Pharmacist ensures the safe, effective, and compliant dispensing of specialty medications for patients managing complex and chronic conditions, including oncology, transplant, HIV, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune disorders. Working closely with physicians, clinic staff, payers, and internal departments, this role delivers patient-centered clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team and helps advance specialty pharmacy services across the health system. The Specialty Pharmacist maintains current knowledge of pharmaceutical techniques, pharmacy law, drug interactions, pharmacology, and toxicology, and fosters effective interdepartmental relationships in support of the medical center’s mission and a culture of accountability.