Clinical Pharmacist

Option Care Health • Peachtree Corners, GA

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About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to Option Care patients in accordance with company policies and procedures, professional pharmacy practice standards, and applicable regulations. This is an entry-level position in clinical pharmacy practice in the alternate setting. The pharmacist coordinates patient services with the Nursing Department, monitors progress toward patient goals, and educates patients, caregivers, staff, and other professionals about appropriate medication use.

The role assesses patient suitability for home care and develops, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific pharmacy care plans. It includes medication preparation and dispensing, medication and equipment safety, drug information support, continuity of pharmaceutical care, and compliance with legal, regulatory, accreditation, and quality requirements. The pharmacist also organizes workflow, supports pharmacy personnel, and maintains the confidentiality of patient and company information.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current, active Pharmacy license granted by a State Board of Pharmacy.
• Meet at least one of the following: one year of experience in sterile IV admixture procedures; knowledge of non-sterile compounding, immunizations, and medication therapy management (MTM); completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency Program; completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy; or equivalent experience approved by the VP of Pharmacy and/or SVP of Clinical Services.
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting service quality standards and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Basic Microsoft Word skills.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• Basic Microsoft PowerPoint skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency Program or an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Experience in home care, a hospital, or another clean-room setting.
• At least one year of indirect management experience, including assisting with team-member development, training, and assignment of work or projects.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether patients are suitable for home care by gathering and assessing patient-specific information in accordance with company policies.
• Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacy care plans, including recommending appropriate changes to medication therapy or monitoring parameters.
• Identify and address medication-related problems; assess laboratory values and apply pharmacokinetic principles and formulas.
• Complete nutritional assessments and make appropriate recommendations.
• Educate patients, caregivers, Option Care staff, and other professionals about medication use, using effective patient counseling techniques.
• Support continuity of pharmaceutical care between the home and other care settings by communicating pertinent patient information.
• Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and company procedures; calibrate equipment, inspect final medications, ensure appropriate labeling and storage, and verify authorization to dispense.
• Comply with state and federal laws, USP standards, DEA controlled-substance regulations, and inventory policies for controlled substances and medications subject to diversion.
• Manage, program, maintain, and troubleshoot medication-administration and medication-related equipment, and advise others on its use and maintenance.
• Participate in assessing, managing, and reporting medication-related incidents and equipment errors or failures; complete QAR documents and report inventory discrepancies.
• Respond to drug information requests from healthcare providers and patients using analysis of the literature.
• Attend educational seminars or other continuing-education opportunities and meet state-mandated CEU requirements.
• Manage investigational drug products according to regulations and company policies.
• Use pharmacy support personnel effectively, prioritize and organize workflow, and ensure the accuracy of their work.
• Comply with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements, and safeguard confidential patient and company information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Bonding time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• HSA company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• myFlexPay.
• Family support.
• Mental health services.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Award and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level