Pharmacist
About The Position
Druid City Vital Care, located in Northport, Alabama, is a leading home infusion therapy pharmacy dedicated to providing safe, convenient care for patients with both acute and chronic conditions. Our services allow patients to receive high-quality infusion therapy in the comfort of their homes or alternate care sites. Recognized for excellence in sterile drug compounding, Druid City Vital Care has earned top honors as the #1 franchise in the Vital Care network for 2023 and 2024. We are committed to delivering personalized support and comprehensive post-therapy follow-up, ensuring every patient receives exceptional care throughout their healthcare journey. The Home Infusion Pharmacist is tasked with ensuring the safe and effective preparation, administration, and oversight of home infusion therapy services. This role involves collaborating closely with patients, healthcare providers, and infusion nursing teams to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care in a home and infusion center setting. The pharmacist will manage medications appropriately, educate patients and caregivers, and supervise the delivery of specialized treatments such as antibiotics and nutritional support.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive medication reviews and offer patient consultations to optimize drug therapy management.
- Assess patients’ clinical condition by reviewing lab results and vital signs to determine the suitability of home infusion therapy.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to develop individualized therapy plans.
- Educate patients and caregivers on correct medication administration, storage, potential side effects, and possible complications.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate patient progress, making necessary adjustments to treatment protocols in partnership with the healthcare team.
- Supervise the preparation, dispensing, and delivery of home infusion medications, ensuring adherence to all legal and regulatory standards.
- Accurately compound and label sterile products as needed, following strict safety and quality protocols.
- Ensure timely and precise medication therapy management to prevent delays or errors in patient care.
- Track patient outcomes and monitor side effects to achieve optimal therapeutic results.
- Record all relevant information in patient records, including therapy adjustments, clinical progress, and interactions.
- Provide ongoing education to patients on medication safety, adherence, and effective home treatment practices.
- Work closely with home health nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute insights during case discussions about therapy regimens and patient progress.
- Address therapy-related concerns or complications and offer professional recommendations to the healthcare team.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and industry standards for home infusion services.
- Stay informed about new drugs, treatments, and industry guidelines to maintain best practices in patient care.
- Implement and monitor safety protocols related to infection control and infusion procedures.
- Manage the inventory of medications and supplies for home infusion, ensuring proper stock levels and quality standards.
- Coordinate with vendors to order necessary medications and supplies.
- Oversee the safe and proper disposal of medications and hazardous materials.
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