Pharmacist

CSI Companies•Tampa, FL

19d•$145,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

CSI Pharmacy is a rapidly growing national specialty pharmacy providing specialty pharmacy services to patients with chronic and rare illnesses who need complex care. The Pharmacist performs distributive and clinical pharmacy activities and related services to provide safe and effective home infusion therapies. The role is based on-site in Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed salary range is $145,000–$155,000 per year, depending on experience. The Pharmacist supports daily pharmacy operations and may oversee pharmacy activities in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence. The position combines pharmacy staff supervision, sterile admixture preparation and dispensing oversight, clinical assessment and monitoring of home-care patients, coordination with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and operational and quality responsibilities. The Pharmacist also supports customer service, referral-source education, marketing activities, staff training, and company goals. Participation in an on-call rotation is required.

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 a strong knowledge base in intravenous admixture services and intravenous therapy.
Ability to evaluate and monitor drug therapy in relation to the overall 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 professionalism, responsiveness, and communication to build and maintain the customer base.
Ability to multitask and frequently change direction.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Adhere to organization and company policies, procedures, compliance requirements, instructions, and directives.
Oversee day-to-day pharmacy activities in the Pharmacy Manager’s absence, including supervising pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and warehouse personnel.
Direct, coordinate, and supervise pharmacy operations, including 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 and other required reports in a timely manner; maintain current pharmacy files and records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company requirements.
Consult with practitioners in the field as needed and provide oversight and guidance on clinical decision-making, clinical operations, technical expertise, accreditation matters, and Board of Pharmacy requirements.
Assess and optimize pharmacy workflows, resource use, and operational efficiency.
Resolve escalated customer issues and ensure timely resolution; handle complaints in accordance with company policies and advise management promptly.
Develop and oversee policies and procedures for safe infusion therapy handling in the pharmacy, during transport, at the suite, and in the patient’s home.
Coordinate new referrals and admissions with nursing, customer service, and distribution.
Review, receive, and verify new patient orders and document them on the appropriate order forms.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in planning and implementing safe and 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 parameters for monitoring drug therapy safety and efficacy.
Monitor drug therapy outcomes by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting laboratory data, clinical data, and other relevant patient information; communicate monitoring results to physicians, nursing staff, and other appropriate parties.
Program infusion control devices as indicated.
Consult with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals about medications and their use.
Document clinical activities and communications in patient or client records.
Attend morning and other patient-oriented meetings with nursing personnel and participate in periodic progress reports to referring physicians.
Supervise, coordinate, and/or participate in preparing sterile admixtures and dispensing pharmaceutical products, supplies, and equipment in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.
Process and check medications, supplies, and equipment before they are dispensed.
Maintain clinical skills and pharmacotherapy knowledge through literature review, in-services, seminars, and conferences.
Participate in the on-call rotation, orientation and training programs, departmental quality-assurance activities, and designated nursing department meetings.
Perform marketing support functions, actively prospect orders from current and prospective customers, and educate referral sources about CSI services and their benefits.
Collaborate with senior management to improve efficiency and product knowledge; assist with special assignments such as market tests and surveys.
Provide high-quality service to home-care patients and referral sources, attend relevant conventions, trade shows, and IV therapy in-services, and represent the company professionally.
Maintain effective working relationships and cooperate with company personnel; perform other duties as assigned.