**We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate,** **and innovate. We believe** **that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.** **At Ochsner, whether you work with patients** **every day** **or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!** This role will ensure all regulatory compliance with state, federal, and contractual agreements related to Specialty Pharmacy including multi-state licensure, limited distribution drug agreements and accreditation standards for Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) and The Joint Commission for Home Care Accreditation. This position will be responsible for the various specialty pharmacy accreditation applications, as well as, maintenance of these accreditations including policies and procedures, quality improvement programs, education, monitoring, reporting and metrics. This position would be responsible for submission of required annual metrics associated with validation requirements for URAC. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. **Education** Required - 2 years experience as pharmacist Preferred - Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) **Work Experience** Required - 2 years experience as pharmacist Preferred - Experience in specialty pharmacy **Type of License/Certification** Required - License to practice Pharmacy by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Preferred - Multi-state licensure Certified Specialty Pa\harmacist (CSP) **Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)** Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the accreditation process. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions **Job Duties** Works collaboratively with leadership to direct and manage area of expertise within Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy including monitoring, investigating, and analyzing program area to ensure compliance with goals required by regulatory oversight. Gathers and submits all required annual metrics associated with validation requirements for URAC. Collaborates with vendors/partners on manufacturer agreements to limited distribution drugs Coordinates the data agreements including mapping of data with coordination with pharmacy leadership and IS Gathers data and staff input, solicits and collaborates with team members, and researches and reviews industry standards to meet technical goals and improve program performance. Interprets standards related to regulatory and accrediting standards and educates staff members Supports pharmacy leadership with regulatory requirements and ensures metrics gathered for compliance of multi-state licensure. Reviews and revises Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy policies and procedures related to program area. Performs other duties as assigned. **Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!** **_Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website._** _Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position_ _: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington,_ _and Washington D.C._ **_Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. 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