Pharmacist

Company: PRIDE Health
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Specialty Pharmacist – Pediatric Specialty Pharmacy Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Contract Length: 13 Weeks (3 months initially – potential extension or conversion to FTE) Shift: Day | Monday–Friday | 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Specialty Pharmacist to serve as the clinical liaison between specialty pharmacy services, specialty clinics, and patients. This role supports pediatric specialty drug therapy and provides comprehensive clinical oversight, patient education, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes. The pharmacist will maintain competency in specialty medication management, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care while supporting leadership in the delivery of high-quality specialty pharmacy services. Key Responsibilities Provide accurate and timely specialty pharmacy services for patients requiring specialty medications. Deliver clinical monitoring and pharmacotherapy in accordance with accreditation standards, regulatory guidelines, and internal policies. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, clinic staff, and caregivers to optimize medication therapy and patient outcomes. Manage patient enrollment and onboarding for specialty pharmacy services. Initiate and manage prior authorization processes for specialty prescriptions. Maintain complete and compliant patient documentation. Provide drug information and education to patients, families, clinic teams, and pharmacy staff. Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure accurate preparation and distribution of medications. Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and process optimization. Support training and onboarding of new specialty pharmacy staff. Serve as a drug information resource within specialty clinics, including patient follow-ups and clinical consultations. Assist in the expansion of ambulatory and specialty pharmacy services. Precept pharmacy students, interns, and residents as needed. Perform additional duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership. Patient Population Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents Schedule Monday – Friday 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST No weekends Requirements Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Licensure: Active Pharmacist License (required) Experience: Retail pharmacy experience required Specialty pharmacy experience preferred (1–2 years) Pediatric experience preferred Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills Knowledge of pharmacy information systems and automated dispensing technology preferred Ability to provide care across pediatric age groups Skills Preferred Prior authorization management Specialty medication therapy management Patient onboarding and care coordination Interdisciplinary collaboration Clinical documentation and compliance Training and staff development

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