Pharmacist / $10k Sign on Bonus

Amerita • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

Amerita, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist to join its Pharmacy team as the company expands its home infusion services. The Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacy Manager and performs pharmaceutical care activities for customers and patients in the branch’s service area, working with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The role includes evaluating and monitoring drug therapy, coordinating referrals and admissions, reviewing medication orders, counseling patients and care teams, documenting clinical activities, and supporting safe medication dispensing.

The Pharmacist also compounds sterile mixtures and non-mixtures using aseptic technique where permitted by state law, and maintains compounding and clean-room areas and equipment in accordance with company policies, USP 797, and USP 800. The position includes oversight of pharmacy technician functions as required by Pharmacy Board rules. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis. Minimal travel may be required (0–25%).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• 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.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis.
• Ability to sit and type on a keyboard constantly; stand and walk occasionally; and push, pull, lift, or carry 10–30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Participation in and membership in professional societies and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor drug therapy in relation to home-care patients’ overall needs in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow organization policies and procedures and applicable state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Comply with applicable accreditation standards and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate new referrals and admissions with nursing, customer service, and distribution teams.
• Review, receive, and verify new patient orders and document them on the appropriate order forms.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare professionals with home-care planning, therapeutic objectives, drug therapy monitoring parameters, and regular 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 respond to inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals about medications and their use.
• Maintain thorough documentation in patient records of clinical activities and communications.
• Process and check medications, supplies, and equipment before dispensing.
• Maintain clinical and pharmacotherapy knowledge through literature review and participation in in-services, seminars, and conferences.
• Compound sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit.
• 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.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
• 401(k).
• Company-paid time off.
• Shift differential.
• DailyPay.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee wellness and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time