A specialty pharmacy is seeking two experienced pharmacists with a strong background in specialty pharmacy practice, particularly in handling rare and orphan drugs for patients with rare diseases. This contract position offers the potential to transition to a direct hire role after 13 weeks.
Location: Mesa, AZ
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- Day shift
Responsibilities:
- Dispense and manage specialty medications, focusing on rare and orphan drugs
- Assist patients and healthcare providers through the medication approval process, navigating insurance, grants, rebates, and payment programs
- Provide high-touch communication and clinical support to patients and providers
- Utilize McKesson Enterprise (ERx) system for specialty pharmacy operations
Desired Experience:
- Proven specialty pharmacy experience is required; retail pharmacists without designated specialty pharmacy background will not be considered
- Experience in specialty retail and/or specialty mail order pharmacy preferred
- Expertise with rare/orphan diseases and associated therapies
- Strong communication skills, clinical knowledge, and patient advocacy demonstrated through prior roles
Qualifications:
- Active, clear, and good-standing Arizona pharmacist license
- Ability to collaborate effectively with patients and providers
- Experience navigating complex specialty drug approval and financial assistance processes
This opportunity is a 13-week contract with the possibility of contract-to-hire direct placement. Candidates must submit an updated resume, one specialty pharmacy reference, a copy of their Arizona license, and clearly highlight their specialty pharmacy experience, including specific disease states or specializations, in the resume.
If you are a specialized pharmacist ready to contribute your expertise in a high-impact environment focused on rare diseases, apply now to be considered for this unique role.
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