Infusion Pharmacist

Amerita•Centennial, CO

3d•$67 - $70

About The Position

Amerita is seeking a Pharmacist to join its Pharmacy team at a branch location. The role provides pharmaceutical care for home infusion customers and patients in the service area, working with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacy Manager and supports patient care, referral and admission coordination, medication review and verification, clinical monitoring, consultation, documentation, medication preparation, and pharmacy technician oversight as required by Pharmacy Board rules. The position includes compounding sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, such as parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit. The Pharmacist also maintains clean-room areas and related equipment in accordance with company procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis. Minimal travel may be required, stated as 0–25%. The salary range is USD $67.00–$70.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Registered Pharmacist license in the state or states of practice.
At least two years of recent experience in an acute-care setting or one year of recent experience in home infusion therapy.
Experience compounding infused drugs.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and monitor drug therapies for home care patients.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis.
Ability to sit and type on a keyboard constantly and to stand and walk occasionally.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry 10–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
Participation in and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and monitor drug therapy in relation to home care patients’ total needs, in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Follow organization policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
Follow accreditation standards and participate in quality assurance activities.
Coordinate new referrals and admissions with nursing, customer service, and distribution teams.
Review, receive, and verify new patient orders and document them on the appropriate order forms.
Assist healthcare professionals with home care planning, therapeutic objectives, drug-therapy monitoring parameters, and regular progress reports.
Conduct and document initial and ongoing assessments of patient, drug, and disease information to identify actual or potential drug-related problems or needs.
Monitor drug-therapy outcomes using laboratory data, clinical data, and other relevant patient information.
Provide consultation and answer questions from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals about medications and their use.
Maintain appropriate documentation of clinical activities and communications in customer and patient records.
Process and check medications, supplies, and equipment before dispensing.
Maintain clinical skills and pharmacotherapy knowledge by reviewing literature and attending in-services, seminars, and conferences.
Compound sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit.
Ensure compounding and clean-room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with company procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
Document activities on appropriate logs.
Oversee pharmacy technician functions as required by Pharmacy Board rules.