Pharmacist

CSI Companies • Nash, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

At CSI Pharmacy (CSI), we are on a mission to provide Specialty Pharmacy services to patients with chronic and rare illnesses in need of complex care. CSI is a rapidly growing national Specialty Pharmacy. The Pharmacist will perform specified distributive and clinical pharmacy activities and related services as they pertain to providing safe and effective home infusion therapies. CSI Pharmacy is a nationwide specialty pharmacy, founded by pharmacists and dedicated to providing services for patients with chronic and rare illnesses that require complex care. We are invested in improving the health, and the lives, of the people we serve by offering expert clinicians, passionate advocates, committed healthcare partners, and strategic reimbursement experts. Our goal is to optimize patient outcomes while treating patients as if they were members of our family. Every employee – from those who work with our patients in the field, to those who support them in administrative and office roles – is valued, respected, and encouraged to grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Currently licensed as a registered pharmacist in state of employment
• A minimum of 2 years in specialty pharmacy OR ICU/critical care experience
• Must be capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the home care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy or a Master of Science degree in Pharmacy desirable
• Plasma-derived therapy experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to organization policies and procedures.
• Develops and oversees policies and procedures establishing safe practices for infusion therapy handling in the pharmacy, during transport, at the suite, and patient’s home.
• Coordinates and facilitates new referrals/admissions through collaboration with nursing, customer service and distribution.
• Reviews, receives/verifies new patient orders, and documents the same on the respective order form.
• Assists the physician and other healthcare professionals involved in planning and implementing patient care in the home to ensure safe and effective drug therapy.
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug, and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs.
• Assists the physician and nursing staff in setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy and establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy.
• Monitors the outcomes from drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data other pertinent patient information.
• Communicates the results of therapeutic drug monitoring activities to the physician, nursing, and other appropriate persons.
• Programs infusion control devices as indicated.
• 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 patient/client record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the preparation of progress reports for the referring physician on a regular, periodic basis.
• Processes and checks medications, supplies and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.
• Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing the literature and attending in-services, seminars, and conferences.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Performs marketing support functions as requested.
• Participates in orientation/training programs for new personnel and current staff.
• Participates in departmental QA activities.
• Attends designated nursing department meetings as scheduled.
• Maintains pharmacy records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Responsible for handling customer complaints in accordance with Company policies and advises management promptly.
• Educate referral sources on all CSI services relating to customer needs and benefits.
• Complete and submit all required reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain current files and other records in accordance with Company instructions and requirements.
• Collaborates with Senior Management to improve efficiency and product knowledge to meet Company goals.
• Assists management in special assignments, such as market tests and surveys
• Provides high quality services to the home-care patient and the home-care referral source.
• Attends and participates in conventions, trade shows and in-services as deemed appropriate but management.
• Consistently represents the company in a professional manner.
• Maintains effective working relationships and cooperates with Company personnel.
• Adheres to the Company’s compliance requirements as stated in the policy and procedure manual and all other related policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level