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Blue Cross of Idaho · 2 weeks ago

Pharmacist in Charge - Emerald Specialty Pharmacy

Meridian - Main

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$146K/yr - $219K/yr

3+ years exp

Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking a visionary Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) to play a pivotal role in launching and operationalizing their new specialty pharmacy line of business. The PIC is responsible for establishing and overseeing all pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Support for specialty pharmacy buildout

Ensure facility meets USP <797>/<800>, DEA, and state Board of Pharmacy standards

Development of operational workflows and processes including prescription intake, reimbursement, dispensing, and inventory management

Development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for dispensing, inventory, and clinical processes

Support for coordination of soft launch, pilot testing, and full operational rollout

Lead daily operations including staffing, scheduling, and outside vendor coordination including pharmacy management and clinical management system providers, contracted couriers, and procurement partners

Cross-functional collaboration and internal and external business partner communication

Management of pharmacy licensing, DEA registration, and accreditation (URAC, ACHC, NABP)

Ensure adherence to DEA, FDA, HIPAA, and state Board of Pharmacy regulations

Maintain all required records, logs, and documentation for audits and inspections

Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies and licensing bodies

Managerial oversight of the clinical and dispensing processes and procedures within the specialty pharmacy

Support for the development of clinical pathways, protocols, and care models for targeted therapies for both internal purposes and external entities including pharma manufacturers and payers

Define critical metrics and clinical benchmarks for program success

Monitor adherence, persistence, and adverse event reporting and reconciliation

Support real-world evidence generation and outcomes-based contracting

Support for the negotiation of contracts with wholesalers, specialty distributors, GPOs, and courier services

Oversight of specialty pharmacy purchasing and procurement with previous experience collaborating with wholesalers and group purchasing organizations within prime vendor agreements

Development and oversight of procedures for procurement, inventory management proper storage, and disposal of specialty medications

Monitor cold chain integrity, lot-level tracking, and recall procedures

Ongoing operational leader that facilitates coordination with manufacturers, wholesalers, specialty distributors, and GPOs

Define roles, training plans, and performance metrics

Hire, train, and supervise pharmacists, technicians, and support staff

Foster a culture of compliance, patient safety, and continuous improvement

Development and administration of performance reviews and staff competency assessments

Implement quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives in conjunction with accreditation requirements and procedures

Track specialty pharmacy critical metrics such as dispensing accuracy, turnaround time, and patient and provider satisfaction

Preparation of quality reports for internal leadership and external business partners

Qualification

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)Active pharmacist licenseSpecialty pharmacy experiencePIC experienceSpecialty drug workflowsInventory managementAnalytical problem solverEntrepreneurial attitudePatient care passionCross-functional team managementDetail-orientedLeadership skills