Pharmacist - Specialty

Amerita•Totowa, NJ

6d•$67 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist performs pharmaceutical care activities for customers/patients within the service area; monitors, documents and reports patient outcomes; provides or coordinates the dispensing of medications, home medical equipment and ancillary supplies within the service area; and participates in on-call schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Registered Pharmacist License in state(s) of practice
Willing to obtain and maintain compliance with additional state licensure outside of home state, to support company operation
Good organizational and time-management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Schedule flexibility

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an acute-care setting or one (1) year of recent experience in home infusion therapy
Experience with compounding infused drugs
Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable

Responsibilities

Evaluates and monitors drug therapy relative to the total needs of the home care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
Adheres to organization policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice
Adheres to all appropriate standards of accreditation and participates in quality assurance activities
Coordinates and facilitates new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service and distribution
Reviews, receives and verifies all new patient orders and documents on the respective order form
Assists the physician and other involved healthcare professionals with: Planning and implementing patient care in the home, Setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy, Establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy, Preparing regular progress reports
Conducts and documents initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs.
Monitors the outcomes of drug therapy by collecting, evaluating and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data and other pertinent patient information.
Provides consultation and answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use.
Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Processes and checks all medications, supplies and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.
Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences.
Pharmacists’ duties are extended to include overseeing of the Pharmacy technician functions as required by Pharmacy Board rules