Pharmacist for Home Infusion Pharmacy

OSF Healthcare System • Peoria, IL

323d • $59 - $70

About The Position

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. The Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy management for home infusion therapy patients. Performs initial and on-going patient assessments. Interprets prescription and physicians’ orders and performs computer entry. Responsible for all aspects of intravenous admixture and product distribution functions, by either performing personally or by appropriate direction and supervision of pharmacy technicians. Discusses patient care as needed with others involved in providing service, including physicians and home health nurses. Identifies potential adverse drug events, including risks for medication errors. Reviews reported adverse events, and identifies opportunities for improvement. Rotates 24/7 on call coverage with other pharmacists. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. This requires that the individual demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy.
• Active Illinois pharmacist license.
• Maintains a valid driver's license.
• Provides own transportation and auto insurance.
• Knowledgeable of state, federal and JCAHO regulations.
• Analytic skills necessary to organize and oversee the work of others.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and execute own workload.
• Must be able to use computer workstation and operate infusion pumps and clean room pharmacy equipment.
• Interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical pharmacy management for home infusion therapy patients.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Interprets prescription and physicians’ orders and performs computer entry.
• Responsible for all aspects of intravenous admixture and product distribution functions.
• Discusses patient care as needed with others involved in providing service.
• Identifies potential adverse drug events, including risks for medication errors.
• Reviews reported adverse events and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Rotates 24/7 on call coverage with other pharmacists.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus offered of $6,500.00 with a 2 year commitment.
• Expected pay for this position is $59.90 - $70.47/hour.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree