REMOTE ORDER VERFICIATION PHAR-PHARMACY

Union Health•TERRE HAUTE, IN

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Remote Order Verification Pharmacist verifies medication orders and IV compounded products for the inpatient pharmacies at Union Hospital Terre Haute, Union Hospital Regional, and Union Hospital Clinton. Verification is performed through the electronic health record and IV workflow system. During scheduled remote shifts, the pharmacist verifies most eligible medication orders and IV compounded products and works cohesively with onsite Clinical Pharmacists. Onsite Clinical Pharmacists handle complex order issues, pharmacy workflow, specified high-risk medications, drug information questions, pharmacy consults, and other tasks. The pharmacist reviews medication orders for clinical appropriateness, contacts prescribing providers when clarification or therapy modifications are indicated, and performs medication-order adjustments under approved hospital policies and protocols. The role also includes checking the accuracy, safety, and appropriateness of sterile and non-sterile preparations and identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related issues. The pharmacist must comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, professional practice requirements, and the Remote Order Verification Pharmacist Work Policy, while maintaining professional competency and sound clinical judgment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy or pharmacy degree; a Pharm.D. is preferred.
Licensed pharmacist in the State of Indiana.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Maintain continuing education in accordance with state licensing requirements.
Excellent grasp of standard written and verbal English.

Nice To Haves

Pharm.D. degree.
1–2 years of inpatient pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Verify medication orders received during remote pharmacy service hours and meet departmental productivity targets.
Remotely verify at least 60% of eligible medication orders and remove verification of at least 60% of eligible IV orders.
Meet departmental turnaround-time thresholds without delays.
Review and evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness.
Contact prescribing providers for clarification and recommend medication-therapy modifications when clinically indicated.
Perform pharmacist-managed medication-order adjustments under approved hospital policies and protocols, including renal dosage adjustments, therapeutic interchanges, IV-to-PO conversions, and other authorized clinical interventions.
Verify the accuracy, safety, and appropriateness of sterile and non-sterile medication preparations, including IVPBs, LVPs, PN, oral dosage forms, topical medications, vials, and injectable products.
Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related issues to promote patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and professional practice requirements governing pharmacy operations.
Collaborate with onsite pharmacists, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, administrators, and other healthcare team members to optimize medication management and patient care outcomes.
Meet the standards outlined in the Remote Order Verification Pharmacist Work Policy.
Maintain professional competency and demonstrate sound clinical judgment in pharmacy practice.