About this role
Ready to Redefine Patient Care?
Are you passionate about patient‑centered care and transforming lives through expert medication management? At AtlantiCare, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower our patients and improve their health outcomes. We’re seeking a dedicated and dynamic Pharmacist to join our ambulatory specialty care team, working directly within a rheumatology office to support patients with complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Take the next step in your career and join a company where your expertise truly matters.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Mission‑Driven Impact: Play a vital role in optimizing therapy for rheumatology patients through hands‑on medication management, adherence support, and proactive monitoring that enhances safety, outcomes, and quality of life.
- Collaborative Culture: Work side‑by‑side with rheumatologists and clinical staff in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment that values your clinical insight and contributions.
- Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in specialty medication management, autoimmune disease therapies, and protocol‑driven care with ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, newly enhanced high‑quality affordable healthcare services, wellness perks, and voluntary benefits
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Master’s degree required.
- License/Certification: Current New Jersey State license as a Registered Pharmacist required. Medication Therapy Management Certification, Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years active pharmacy experience; PGY-1 Residency or PGY-2 Ambulatory Residency preferred. Strong clinical and operational pharmacy background; must demonstrate extensive knowledge of current regulations (USP, NJ Board of Pharmacy, NJ DOH, Joint Commission, CMS, DEA), and ASHP best practice.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Specialty Pharmacist is responsible for clinical aspects of pharmaceutical care in order to optimize treatment of the specified patient population. The Specialty Pharmacist collaborates with other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary approach to manage patient outcomes and develop effective medication plans that identify, resolve, and prevent drug-related problems while also assessing clinical outcomes. The Specialty Pharmacist also serves as a dedicated resource to the specified department and patient population as well as participates in drug-research, clinical presentations on new and existing medications and assists with other projects as needed by the department. The position also participates in, but is not limited to, clinical discussions with other providers, providing MTM services/consultations, obtaining medication prior authorizations, therapy compliance, patient counseling, triaging specialty prescriptions to appropriate pharmacy, evaluating patient barriers to medication adherence, coordinating cost issues as they arise and coordinating medication shipping. The Specialty Pharmacist will maintain compliance with all NJBOP regulations along with other state and federal laws.
Potential for exposure to infectious patients or materials is negligible. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions). Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used. Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor; to remove and replace items on lower shelves; to file documents in lower file drawers). Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) are often necessary. Normal range of hearing and vision required to perform work and communicate.
This positions report to the department leadership.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future!
Other facts
About AtlantiCare
AtlantiCare is an integrated system of services designed to help people achieve optimal health. It does so by focusing on customer needs and expectations to provide accessible, comprehensive services of superior quality and value. AtlantiCare is comprised of AtlantiCare Regional Health Services including AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with three locations, ambulatory services and AtlantiCare Physician Group; the AtlantiCare Foundation, and AtlantiCare Health Solutions, an accountable care organization.
The region’s largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer, AtlantiCare’s more than 6,500 employees and 900 physicians and providers serve the community in more than 100 locations throughout six counties in New Jersey. AtlantiCare and its business units are governed by boards comprised of volunteer community leaders. AtlantiCare’s focus is to serve the community as a provider of health and wellness services.
AtlantiCare is committed to building healthy communities through partnerships with local organizations that share its interest in health. AtlantiCare’s primary service offering of Healthcare Delivery, integrated with the complementary and strategic service offerings of Health Information and Health Solutions, is focused on delivering value at every stage of an individual’s health (healthy, at-risk, episodically ill or chronically ill). Together, these services offer the elements necessary to achieve, maintain or return each member of the community to optimal health.
AtlantiCare’s Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: We make a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through trusting relationships.
Vision: AtlantiCare builds healthy communities.
Values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Service.
To make an appointment, call our access center at 1-888-569-1000, and learn more about us at www.atlanticare.org.
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What you'll do
- The Specialty Pharmacist is responsible for optimizing treatment for rheumatology patients through medication management and collaboration with healthcare professionals. They also participate in drug research and provide consultations to enhance patient outcomes.
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