CLINICAL NURSE COORDINATOR (ONC Cert or Specialty Pharmacy Experience)

  • Full-time

Company Description

As one of the largest and most respected specialty pharmacies, BioPlus creates a meaningful difference to our patients, prescribers, payers, and pharmaceutical partners.

Our 2 - Hour Patient Acceptance Guarantee gives a quick response to prescribers and patients for critical, time - sensitive treatments. As we continue to grow, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you would like to help us continue to be the innovative leader in our industry, this is your chance to join our team.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

  • Responsible for the communication and caring for patients receiving specialty infusions as well as patient receiving specialty pharmacy therapies.

SCOPE OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the coordination of care for all patients to receive Specialty infusion and Specialty Pharmacy Service from intake referrals to continued refill follow up and clinical management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Obtain, enter and update referral information in EMR.
  •  Discuss insurance limits and parameters of policy with patients prior to beginning services.
  • Act as a liaison between home health agencies, home infusion center and physicians to coordinate discharge, plan for patient care and establish Plans of Treatment.
  • Oversee the referral process and maintenance of EMR.
  • Coordinate therapeutic monitoring pertinent to therapy with home health care agency, laboratory and specialty infusion center pharmacy.
  • Coordinate pharmacy dispensing schedule with delivery of drugs and supplies. Verify disposable supplies are packed and are appropriate for patient needs.
  • Coordinate with home health care agency, laboratory and specialty pharmacy for injectable self administration teaching, lab coordination and shipment arrangements.
  • Coordinate patient care at refill establishing current response to therapy and ADR/Adherence occurrences, forwarding all clinical calls to appropriate clinician, under the supervision of the pharmacist. 
  • Responsible for all activities and duties including but not limited to appropriate communications via progress notes, arranging nursing, patient communications, health care professional communications, completing scheduling board, as well as scheduling shipments via patient contact and communication in computer system, e-mail system and verbally.
  • Coordination involvement and auditing of requirements of specific clinical programs as per policy and procedures. (REMS, IgG, Hemophilia, etc.)
  • Participate in center QA&I to ensure achievement of excellence.
  • Responsible for complying with all Policies and Procedures and Pharmacy and Nursing laws and regulations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  •  As identified and directed by Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES:

  • Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, currently licensed in state in which employed. CRNI credential preferred.
  • At least three years nursing or Specialty Pharmacy experience. Prior IV therapy experience preferred.
  • Ability to work cooperatively.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good computer skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING AND/OR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, currently licensed in state in which employed.
  • At least three years nursing or Specialty Pharmacy experience. Prior IV therapy experience preferred.

EXPECTED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

  •  Participate in any clinical program competencies as developed within company Policy and Procedures.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, currently licensed in state in which employed.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

  • Meets any continuing education requirement of company clinical program as defined within company’s policy and procedures.
  • Stays abreast of developments in field of nursing, specialty infusion, injectable and oral therapies
  • Meets State Board of Nursing, Health and Rehabilitative Services and accreditation agency’s requirements.

Additional Information

BioPlus offers competitive compensation packages including health care, 401(k), growth potential, and a challenging and exciting work environment. 

BioPlus is an Equal Opportunity Employer