Specialty Pharmacist

Description & Requirements

Specialty Pharmacist

St. Luke's Home Delivery Pharmacy Boise, Idaho | Full-Time

Position Summary

St. Luke's Home Delivery Pharmacy is seeking a full-time Specialty Pharmacist to support the continued growth of our Specialty Pharmacy program.

This pharmacist will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including specialty patient assessment and onboarding, medication therapy management, clinical interventions, patient education, and product verification.

The position plays a critical role in supporting specialty program growth, Medication Access and Specialty Optimization Team (MSOT) initiatives, integrated care services, and longitudinal patient management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct specialty patient assessments and onboarding activities.
• Review and verify specialty medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness.
• Provide medication counseling, education, and ongoing clinical support to patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication therapy and patient outcomes.
• Perform clinical interventions and document care activities according to organizational and regulatory standards.
• Answer patient and provider medication-related questions.
• Interpret prescriptions, dispense medications, and oversee specialty pharmacy workflow.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians, interns, residents, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Administer immunizations and medications as appropriate.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for pharmacy staff and learners.
• Participate in quality improvement and operational initiatives supporting Specialty Pharmacy growth and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• Degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy (PharmD or equivalent).
• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Idaho or eligible for licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, and patient education skills.

Preferred

• Specialty pharmacy, ambulatory care, home delivery, or health-system pharmacy experience.
• Experience managing complex chronic disease states and specialty medications.
• Board certification or specialty pharmacy certification (if applicable).

Why Join ST. Luke's Specialty Pharmacy?

St. Luke's Specialty Pharmacy continues to experience significant growth, with prescription volume increasing more than 34% year-over-year and operating as one of the larger health-system specialty pharmacy programs in the nation. This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, improve patient outcomes, support innovative care models, and contribute to a high-performing, financially strong specialty pharmacy program dedicated to exceptional patient care.

• FTE: 1.0 Full-Time
• Location: Boise, Idaho
• Department: St. Luke's Home Delivery Specialty Pharmacy

What's in It for You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally.

In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings.

We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

General Information

Department: Specialty Pharmacy Boise Hospital

Position Type: Full-Time

• Job ID
• 158064
• City
• Boise
• State
• ID
• Category
• Pharmacy