Infusion Pharmacist
About The Position
Optum is seeking an Infusion Pharmacist for its Cincinnati team to provide clinical oversight for specialty and infusion therapies and support patient health across the Greater Cincinnati community. The pharmacist ensures medications are dispensed safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable requirements, working with patients, providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams. The role combines clinical pharmacy expertise, sterile compounding, and patient-centered care to support treatment outcomes and access to high-quality care. The pharmacist dispenses and compounds medications, processes and ships pharmacy orders, manages drug and supply inventory, reviews and verifies prescriptions, and oversees the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of pharmaceutical care. The position also includes patient assessment and monitoring, communication with the care team, regulatory compliance, indirect oversight of pharmacy support staff, prescription and claims processing, and coordination of patient treatment and delivery details. The schedule consists of 8-hour shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays, with rotating weekends and on-call rotation based on business needs. The work takes place in an office/pharmacy operation environment and requires a permanent residence within commuting distance of the branch. Hourly pay ranges from $44 to $79 based on full-time employment. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase program, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
- Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state where the position is based.
- Solid drug product and clinical pharmacy knowledge.
- Knowledge of various infusion-related therapies and ability to work through complex therapy-related orders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Proven ability to fill medication orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule consisting of 8-hour shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays, rotating weekends, and on-call rotation based on business needs.
- Permanent residence within commuting distance of the branch.
Nice To Haves
- Nutritionally certified.
- Home care or home infusion experience as a pharmacist.
- Sterile compounding experience.
- CPR+ software experience.
Responsibilities
- Dispense unit doses, specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, IV and enteral medications, and related supplies in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
- Compound medications using appropriate components and supplies in sterile or ventilated environments.
- Process, pack, and ship pharmacy orders with the required medications, supplies, and patient education materials.
- Order drugs and supplies; perform inventory and warehouse duties; store products appropriately, including refrigerating perishables; monitor and calibrate equipment; and fill dispensing units.
- Review medication orders for appropriateness and completeness, taking into account the needs and behaviors of the age group served.
- Verify prescriptions not received directly from the prescriber or the prescriber's agent.
- Oversee the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of pharmaceutical care related to dispensed specialty products.
- Assess patients at the start of drug therapy, develop care plans and drug-monitoring regimens, and monitor patients throughout therapy.
- Communicate with patients, physicians, nursing staff, pharmacists, and other healthcare team members about patient status, therapy response, and clinical objectives.
- When required, compound intravenous and specialty pharmaceuticals aseptically in accordance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy, federal, USP 797, and company requirements.
- Handle and compound sterile and hazardous medications according to established guidelines and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with FDA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, OSHA, and other regulatory standards, and follow department policies and procedures.
- Provide indirect oversight of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff.
- Monitor and verify prescription orders upon creation and dispensing, and calibrate dosing pumps as applicable.
- Interpret provider prescriptions; create orders; access, enter, and retrieve prescription and medical/laboratory information in the computer system; and verify reimbursement or coverage.
- Contact patients to validate information, resolve rejected claims, request payment details, establish order priority or delivery details, consult on medication issues, and arrange treatment in on-site facilities.
- Prepare and scan documents, verify patient data, and submit prescription orders in the computer system.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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