Pharmacist

Amerita•Charlotte, NC

15d

About The Position

Amerita, Inc., a home infusion therapy provider and wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica, is seeking a Pharmacist to join its Pharmacy team. The role provides pharmaceutical care to customers and patients in the service area and reports to the Pharmacy Manager. The pharmacist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess and monitor drug therapy, coordinate referrals and admissions, support patient care planning, and document clinical activities. The position also involves verifying orders, checking medications and supplies before dispensing, compounding sterile preparations, and maintaining the compounding and clean-room environment in accordance with company policies and applicable standards. The role includes oversight of pharmacy technician functions as required by Pharmacy Board rules. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule and on-call evening and weekend work on an as-scheduled basis. Minimal travel may be required, with travel listed as 0–25%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
Registered Pharmacist license in the state or states of practice.
At least two years of recent experience in an acute-care setting or one year of recent experience in home infusion therapy.
Experience compounding infused drugs.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and monitor drug therapies for home-care patients.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible schedule and ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis.
Ability to sit and type on a keyboard with fingers constantly, stand and walk occasionally, and push, pull, lift, or carry 10–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and monitor drug therapy in relation to the total needs of home-care patients, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Follow organization policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
Adhere to accreditation standards and participate in quality assurance activities.
Coordinate and facilitate new referrals and admissions in collaboration with nurses, customer service, and distribution.
Review, receive, and verify new patient orders and document them on the applicable order forms.
Assist physicians and other healthcare professionals with planning and implementing home patient care, setting therapeutic objectives, establishing safety and efficacy monitoring parameters, and preparing progress reports.
Conduct and document initial and ongoing assessments of patient, drug, and disease information to identify actual or potential drug-related problems or needs.
Monitor drug therapy outcomes by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting laboratory data, clinical data, and other relevant patient information.
Consult with and answer inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use.
Maintain appropriate documentation in customer and patient records of clinical activities and communications.
Process and check medications, supplies, and equipment before dispensing from the pharmacy.
Maintain pharmacotherapy knowledge and clinical skills by reviewing literature and attending in-services, seminars, and conferences.
Compound sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where permitted by state law.
Ensure compounding and clean-room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with company policies and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
Document activities on appropriate logs.
Oversee pharmacy technician functions as required by Pharmacy Board rules.