Infusion Pharmacist

Infusion Pharmacist

Job Location s
US-MA-HUDSON | US-RI-PAWTUCKET | US-RI-PROVIDENCE | US-RI-RIVERSIDE

Line of Business Amerita
Position Type Full-Time
Pay Min USD $65.00/Hr.
Pay Max USD $70.00/Hr.

Overview

Amerita is a leading home infusion provider and a subsidiary of Phar Merica. We are growing in home infusion therapy and seek a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team. The Pharmacist will report to the Pharmacy Manager and work in our City, State branch. As a core member of the Pharmacy team, you will perform pharmaceutical care activities for customers and patients within the service area, with ongoing professional development and career progression discussions.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program & Daily Pay
• 401k
• Pet Insurance

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and monitor drug therapy relative to the total needs of the home care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Adheres to all appropriate standards of accreditation and participates in quality assurance activities.
• Coordinates and facilitates new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service and distribution.
• Reviews, receives and verifies all new patient orders and documents on the respective order form.
• Assists the physician and other involved healthcare professionals with:
  • Planning and implementing patient care in the home;
  • Setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy;
  • Establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy; and
  • Preparing regular progress reports.
• Conducts and documents initial and ongoing assessment of patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs.
• Monitors the outcomes of drug therapy by collecting, evaluating and interpreting laboratory data, clinical data and other pertinent patient information.
• Provides consultation and answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use.
• Maintains thorough documentation in the patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Processes and checks all medications, supplies and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.
• Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences.
• Compounds sterile and non-sterile preparations, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit.
• Ensures compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized and maintained in compliance with company policies and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
• Documents all activities on appropriate logs.
• Pharmacists’ duties extend to overseeing the Pharmacy technician functions as required by Pharmacy Board rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required;
  Doctor of Pharmacy preferred
• Registered Pharmacist License in state(s) of practice
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an acute-care setting or one (1) year of recent experience in home infusion therapy
• Experience with compounding infused drugs
• Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
• Travel: 0-25% – Minimal travel may be required

Physical Requirements

To perform this role, constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers, with occasional standing and walking. Ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs.

About our Line of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital.

Salary Range

USD $65.00 - $70.00 / Hour