Pharmacist

CSI Pharmacy•Wesley Chapel, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist performs distributive and clinical pharmacy activities and related services to support safe and effective home infusion therapies at CSI Pharmacy. The role oversees pharmacy operations when the Pharmacy Manager is absent, supports clinical care for home-care patients, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other departments. The position is on-site in Tampa, Florida, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Participation in an on-call rotation is required. The Pharmacist supports pharmacy operations, staffing, drug procurement, sterile product preparation, dispensing, workflow improvement, documentation, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and accreditation-related activities. The role also assists with patient referrals and admissions, evaluates and monitors drug therapy, communicates clinical findings, programs infusion control devices, and provides drug-related consultation to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Additional responsibilities include customer support, marketing and referral-source education, staff orientation and training, and other assignments as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Current registered pharmacist license in the state of employment.
At least two years of recent experience in an acute-care setting or one year of recent home-infusion therapy experience.
Experience and strong knowledge of intravenous admixture services and intravenous therapy.
Ability to evaluate and monitor drug therapy in relation to the total needs and problems of home-care patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
Ability to provide professional, responsive communication to build and maintain a customer base.
Ability to multitask and frequently change direction.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy or Master of Science degree in Pharmacy.
Participation in and membership in professional societies and organizations.

Responsibilities

Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Oversee day-to-day pharmacy activities in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence, including supervising pharmacists, technicians, and warehouse personnel.
Direct, coordinate, and supervise drug preparation, sterile product preparation when applicable, dispensing, and clinical pharmacy services.
Coordinate pharmacy operations with other departments and assist with procurement of drugs, supplies, and equipment.
Prepare and submit management reports and maintain required pharmacy records and files.
Consult with practitioners and provide oversight or guidance on clinical decision-making, clinical operations, technical matters, accreditation, and Board of Pharmacy requirements.
Assess and optimize pharmacy workflows, resources, and operational efficiency.
Serve as an escalation point for complex customer issues and facilitate timely resolution.
Develop and oversee policies and procedures for safe infusion therapy handling in the pharmacy, during transport, at infusion suites, and in patients’ homes.
Coordinate new referrals and admissions with nursing, customer service, and distribution teams.
Review and verify new patient orders and document them on the appropriate order forms.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan and implement safe, effective home drug therapy.
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patient, drug, and disease information to identify actual or potential drug-related problems or needs.
Assist physicians and nursing staff in establishing therapeutic objectives and monitoring parameters for drug therapy.
Monitor drug therapy outcomes by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting laboratory, clinical, and other relevant patient information.
Communicate therapeutic drug-monitoring results to physicians, nursing staff, and other appropriate parties.
Program infusion control devices as indicated.
Provide drug-related consultation and answer questions from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Document clinical activities and communications in patient or client records.
Attend morning meetings and other patient-oriented meetings with nursing personnel and participate in progress reports for referring physicians.
Supervise, coordinate, or participate in preparing sterile admixtures and dispensing pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment in accordance with applicable laws and standards of practice.
Process and check medications, supplies, and equipment before dispensing.
Maintain clinical skills and pharmacotherapy knowledge through literature review and attendance at in-services, seminars, and conferences.
Participate in the on-call rotation, departmental quality assurance activities, staff orientation and training, and scheduled nursing department meetings.
Perform marketing support, prospect orders, educate referral sources about CSI services, and support customer relationships and company sales objectives.
Handle customer complaints according to company policies and promptly advise management.
Complete and submit required reports on time and collaborate with senior management to improve efficiency and product knowledge.
Assist management with special assignments, including market tests and surveys, and attend relevant conventions, trade shows, and IV therapy in-services.
Provide high-quality service to home-care patients and referral sources, represent the company professionally, and cooperate effectively with company personnel.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.