We are looking for an In Patient Care Pharmacist, Specialty to join our Specialty Operations team. We are looking for an individual whose values strongly align with Alto’s patient-first culture. This role will be great for an autonomous highly-skilled pharmacist who focuses on the accurate, safe, and efficient dispensing of prescriptions. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for evaluating and improving internal processes. You will be on a multi-state team working collaboratively to develop and improve SOPs to better serve our Specialty patients. This includes opportunities to participate in cross functional conversations with sales, product, and engineering as Alto expands into new specialty therapeutic areas.

Job Description

About Alto

Alto provides an easier, more efficient and more affordable pharmacy experience for patients, providers, and partners. Our full-service, digitally-powered pharmacy makes it simple for patients to live their healthiest life, while our technology empowers partners with automated and customizable solutions for the entire pharmacy value stream. To learn more about Alto, you can review our Founders’ Story and our Values.

Job Summary

We are looking for an In Patient Care Pharmacist, Specialty to join our Specialty Operations team. We are looking for an individual whose values strongly align with Alto’s patient-first culture. This role will be great for an autonomous highly-skilled pharmacist who focuses on the accurate, safe, and efficient dispensing of prescriptions. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for evaluating and improving internal processes. You will be on a multi-state team working collaboratively to develop and improve SOPs to better serve our Specialty patients. This includes opportunities to participate in cross functional conversations with sales, product, and engineering as Alto expands into new specialty therapeutic areas.

Accelerate Your Career as You

• Carry out Alto’s Patient Management Program in compliance with URAC, ACHC, VIPPS standards through the following:

  • Provide consultations through the patient's preferred method of communication (text, app messaging, email, or phone)

  • Perform initial assessments by gathering/reviewing chart notes to determine appropriateness of prescribing patterns

  • Perform clinical check-ins to monitor adherence, efficacy, adverse reactions, and drug interactions

  • Identify patients in need of clinical interventions and work collaboratively with providers to provide therapeutic recommendations resulting in improved patient outcomes

  • Ensure transition of care by transferring out prescriptions to appropriate pharmacies in situations where Alto is unable to fulfill a patient’s prescription

  • Being responsible for communicating prescription statuses to patients and providers

• Work closely with Specialty Operations to provide quality care through the following:

  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of pharmacy billing including but not limited to Medicaid, Medicare, ADAP, commercial insurance, and foundation assistance programs to help troubleshoot patient cost barriers

  • Proactively identify and communicate areas of concern regarding scheduling/delivery procedures

  • Develop and provide drug information material designed to enhance Specialty Operations’ performance

• Stay abreast of relevant and evolving regulatory and industry standards, ensure that appropriate action is initiated, and communicate these trends to applicable personnel

• Work interactively with a local and/or dispersed team to achieve company business and compliance goals/objectives

This job description does not identify every requirement of the role. Alto may change role responsibilities and work environment with or without notice.

A Bit About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must currently be licensed and in good standing as a Pharmacist in CO or TX

• 5 years of pharmacist experience (OR 3 years pharmacist experience at a Specialty pharmacy)

• Understand how software can be used to improve business processes and is experienced with MAC OS applications, Google Apps, and database applications

• Strong people skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships across cross functional departments.

• Excellent communication skills and enthusiastic about providing an outstanding patient experience via phone, text, and email

• Ability to work independently and follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision

• Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws relating to the practice of pharmacy

• Ability to review and assess the appropriateness of prescriptions with respect to age specific and disease state specific considerations

• The ability to execute new processes and protocols quickly and accurately, and an interest in defining such processes and protocols for the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialty Pharmacist certification (ie: AAHIVP, CSP)

• Completed specialized training or has knowledge of specialty drugs/disease states (Biologics, LDDs, HIV/PrEP, MS, Oncology, etc.).

• Pharmacy manager or Pharmacist In Charge experience

• Current pharmacist licensure in multiple states

Additional Information

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Alto Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation during any portion of the application or hiring process, please contact us at CandidateHelp@alto.com.

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