Pharmacist - Specialty Compounding

CVS Health • Mendota Heights, MN

8d • $56 - $93

About The Position

As a Pharmacist - Specialty Compounding with Coram CVS/specialty infusion services, you will provide clinical pharmacy support for patients receiving specialized, complex infusion therapy and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) care. You will review patient charts and lab results for an assigned caseload, build one-on-one relationships with patients and caregivers, answer questions, gather information, and discuss updates and recommendations with physicians. Most patient contact is by phone, with occasional contact in infusion suites. The role calls for strong clinical expertise, customer service, written and verbal communication, and computer skills, along with compassion and sensitivity in supporting patients receiving infusion therapy at home.

You will participate in patient evaluations and chart reviews, assess medication orders, monitor patient progress, communicate with healthcare team members, and supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff in preparing compounded sterile products. You will also contribute to employee training, performance improvement, and educational programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in Minnesota.
• Willingness to obtain additional licenses as needed; CVS Health will pay for them.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience in an IV alternate site environment or equivalent.
• Home infusion therapy or home infusion rotation experience.
• Demonstrated experience in research or other areas of pharmacy.
• Current CPR certification if in direct contact with patients.
• Willingness to learn the clinical and business needs of Coram.

Responsibilities

• Build one-on-one relationships with patients during recovery or routine treatments, and support remote patients on a routine schedule and as needed.
• Participate in patient evaluation and chart review for acceptance, product selection, device selection, and supply management.
• Collect, interpret, and evaluate physician medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness, cost effectiveness, accuracy, safety, and completeness.
• Monitor patient progress and assessment results and communicate clinical and technical information with physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Directly supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel in the appropriate compounding, packaging, and labeling of compounded sterile products.
• Assist with training and orientation of new employees, performance improvement activities, and educational programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay.
• Additional licenses as needed are paid for by CVS Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time