Option Care Health-posted 3 months ago
$92,004 - $153,332/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Shreveport, LA
5,001-10,000 employees

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

  • Determines the suitability of individual patients for home care.
  • Collects and organizes all patient-specific information needed to determine the suitability of patients for home care.
  • Assesses patients' suitability for home care in accordance with Option Care policies.
  • Designs, recommends, monitors and evaluates patient-specific pharmacy care plans for the pharmacotherapy of home care patients.
  • Makes suitable recommendations for modifications in the prescribed medication therapy or monitoring parameters for a home care patient.
  • Collects and organizes patient-specific information needed to prevent, detect, and resolve medication-related problems.
  • Completes nutritional assessment of patients and makes appropriate recommendations.
  • Modifies the pharmacy care plans for home care patients based on evaluation of monitoring data.
  • Provides medication-use education to Option Care staff, other professionals, home care patients and/or their caregivers.
  • Ensures continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the home and other patient-care settings.
  • Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following Option Care policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices.
  • Manages the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medication administration equipment.
  • Participates in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting medication-related incidents.
  • Attends educational seminars or participates in other CEU opportunities.
  • Utilizes pharmacy support personnel effectively.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
  • Current, active Pharmacy license as granted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
  • At least one year of experience in sterile IV admixture procedures, knowledge of non-sterile compounding, immunizations and medication therapy management, completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program, or equivalent experience.
  • 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, hospital or other clean room setting.
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time off
  • Bonding Time Off
  • 401K 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/Recognition Programs
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