Pharmacy Specialist | Home Plus

Current Employees:

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Essential Functions:

Essential Functions in Specialty Pharmacy Environment

• Performs thorough verification of insurance and maintains knowledge of payer guidelines.
• Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems.
• Perform quality, timely customer service to the population served.
• Facilitates communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers and other departments as needed.
• Distribution and shipping coordination of medications.
• Assists with medication access and affordability needs.
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management..
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions in Infusion Environment

• Comply with USP <797> standards for compounding sterile products.
• Comply with USP <800> standards for handling hazardous medications.
• Performs thorough verification of insurance and maintains knowledge of payer guidelines.
• Submit and receive prior authorization requests through insurance companies using various application processes (online tools, phones, faxes).
• Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems.
• Assists pharmacy staff accountant with billing, accounts receivable, and end of month processes (Home Infusion).
• Scheduling and Registration duties (Infusion Services).
• Perform quality, timely customer service to the population served.
• Facilitates communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers and other departments as needed.
• Distribution and shipping coordination of medications.
• Assisting with medication access and affordability needs.
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions in Medication Access Environment

• Performs thorough verification of insurance and maintains knowledge of payer guidelines.
• Submit and receive prior authorization requests through insurance companies using various application processes (online tools, phones, faxes).
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems.
• Facilitates communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers and other departments as needed.
• Perform quality, timely customer service to the population served.
• Assisting with medication access and affordability needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Registration –Technician Registration - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire

Certification – Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)
Experience - 1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Make a difference.  Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.