This opportunity is for experienced specialty pharmacists with a background in designated specialty pharmacy settings, working with rare and orphan drugs. The position is based in Chandler, AZ, offering a contract assignment with potential for direct hire. The role involves navigating complex approval processes for high-cost medications and providing high-touch communication between patients and providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispense specialty medications for patients with rare diseases, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Facilitate patient and provider communication to support medication approval, payment assistance, and access to grants or rebates
- Utilize McKesson Enterprise (ERx) system to manage specialty pharmacy workflows
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient therapy and outcomes
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
- Active pharmacy license in Arizona, clear and in good standing
- Proven experience working specifically in a designated specialty pharmacy (retail specialty or specialty mail order)
- Strong clinical knowledge related to rare/orphan drugs and associated disease states
- Excellent communication skills for high-touch patient and provider interactions
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex insurance, reimbursement, and assistance programs
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, daytime hours
This role is a contract engagement expected to last approximately 13 weeks, with the possibility of transitioning to direct hire. Candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting specialty pharmacy experience, a specialty pharmacy reference, and a copy of their Arizona license. Resumes should clearly denote specific disease states or therapeutic areas specialized in.
If you are a specialty pharmacist ready to support patients with rare diseases in a meaningful way, apply now to move forward in this unique assignment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement