Clinical Pharmacist

KabaFusion•Carrollton, TX

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About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides safe and appropriate pharmacy services to patients in the alternate care setting, following company policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations and accreditation requirements. The role coordinates patient services; assesses home-care suitability and prescribed therapy; dispenses medications, supplies, and medical equipment; documents patient progress; intervenes clinically when appropriate; and educates patients and caregivers on medication administration and use. The position may also involve operating budget, revenue, and purchasing responsibilities. The Clinical Pharmacist helps align company goals and objectives with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. The position reports to the Pharmacy Manager, Director of Pharmacy, or Director of Operations, depending on branch leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Current registered pharmacist license in the state of employment.
At least two years of recent acute-care experience or one year of recent home infusion therapy experience.
Experience and strong knowledge of intravenous admixture services and intravenous therapy.
Ability to evaluate and monitor drug therapy in relation to the total needs and problems of home-care patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
Ability to problem-solve and supervise technical and other support staff.
Flexibility with work schedule.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Dependable attendance and job performance.
Advanced multitasking and problem-solving skills.
Moderate computer skills, including MS Office, Windows Outlook, and the Internet.
Moderate interpersonal skills to interact effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Moderate mathematical skills for pharmaceutical calculations.
General knowledge of modern office procedures, filing, telephone techniques, and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy or Master of Science degree in Pharmacy.
Participation in and membership in professional societies and organizations.

Responsibilities

Practice ethically and ensure compliance with company policies, state and federal pharmacy regulations, professional standards, and accrediting requirements.
Assess patients’ suitability for home care and the appropriateness of prescribed therapy.
Complete patient databases and develop patient-specific pharmacy plans of care with therapy goals.
Recommend and write patient-appropriate orders.
Generate and obtain documents requiring prescriber or pharmacist signatures for billing.
Assess laboratory results and perform pharmacokinetic dosing.
Make and document appropriate dosing recommendations.
Initiate, create, and update patient medication profiles.
Enter prescription orders accurately to ensure medications are properly concentrated, compatible, stable, and stored appropriately.
Dispense medications and related supplies cost-effectively, ensuring authorization is obtained before dispensing.
Dispense, program when applicable, and troubleshoot medication administration pumps.
Submit electronic claims for medications when applicable.
Document communications with physicians, nurses, dietitians, patients, and caregivers in patient medical records.
Document initial patient or caregiver discussions, education, and counseling about prescribed therapy, medication use, infusion methods, and after-hours contact information.
Document the course of therapy, compliance, laboratory results, and progress toward therapy goals objectively and at appropriate intervals.
Ensure pharmacy staff follow applicable regulations, USP <797> standards, and company procedures for compounding and clean room and anteroom activities.
Ensure required quality assurance and quality control records and compounding documentation are completed.
Complete required orientation, annual competencies, and in-services.
Respond concisely, appropriately, and promptly to drug information requests.
Maintain an accurate calendar for laboratory tests, compounding, delivery, and documentation updates.
Obtain and process patient clinical information to arrange refills and supplies at least 24 hours before the patient needs them.
Plan work to use cost-effective delivery methods.
Oversee pharmacy support personnel and ensure duties are completed on time.
Delegate non-clinical tasks to assigned support personnel.
Prepare for and participate in patient care conferences, including Nutrition Support Rounds.
Participate in the on-call process, document on-call activities in the patient medical record when appropriate, and communicate with relevant personnel.
Assist in training and supervising pharmacy support personnel, interns, and pharmacy students.
May act as Pharmacist in Charge or general branch manager during temporary absences or vacancies, as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.