Remote Pharmacist

Encompass Health • Birmingham, AL

2d • Remote

About The Position

This role is a separate division of pharmacy that is based out of the Lakeshore hospital, but covers a number of Encompass Health hospitals after hours. (AL, MS, ND, SD and Columbus, GA hospitals) The position is remote, but attendance is required for initial training period on site.
Hours are evenings and weekends when our traditional onsite pharmacy is closed.

Are you a dedicated and skilled pharmacist seeking a career that aligns with your values? Encompass Health, the nation's leading provider of in-patient rehabilitation, welcomes committed and skilled pharmacists seeking meaningful careers close to home and heart. As a Remote Pharmacist, you will support multiple hospitals each with a daily census of 30- 60 patients. This role uses ACEIT and various medication processes to assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with each of these hospitals concerning their policies, protocols and procedures. If you're passionate about leveraging pharmaceutical knowledge for positive impacts and professional fulfillment, explore this exciting opportunity with us.

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Requirements

• Licensed in good standing by the State Pharmacy Board. For the State in which the hospital is located.
• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited pharmacy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtains census and confirmed admissions from Virtual Admission Board (VAB) from each of the facilities.
• Uses Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare basic documents and analysis.
• Uses remote connectivity to access clinical systems for all hospitals serviced.
• Understands and can demonstrate the use of Powerchart and PharmNet to enter, verify and manage medication orders.
• Uses appropriate online resources to research and respond to drug information questions.
• Reviews system alerts for drug interactions, allergies, order & therapy duplications, over-dose range, and renal dosing and follows appropriate process to resolve issues.
• Documents clinical intervention, which may include, but not limited to, renal dosing, vancomycin dosing, and explanation of medications issues and determine if follow-up is necessary.
• Complies with individual hospital reporting requirements to communicate resolved and ongoing issues with hospital-based pharmacists.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the drugs that are formulary and non-formulary at each hospital serviced and provides the names of cost-effective formulary medications when asked for a recommendation by a physician.
• Reviews TNF orders and converts to valid product order when possible.
• Manages all generated protected health information in a manner consistent with the privacy rule as outlined in HIPPAA.
• Calculates appropriate dose and interval for drugs requiring pharmacokinetic monitoring.
• Calculates and/or reviews creatinine clearance and recommends appropriate dosing based on renal function.
• Applies individual hospital policies, protocols/procedures and process to each specific hospital’s environment, during documentation and verification of medications.
• Evaluates reported lab values in determining appropriateness of medication therapy.
• Determines if the medication list provided with the patient is appropriate to use according to each hospital’s protocol, and accurately document transfer/discharge, home and ER medication lists into Cerner in a timely manner. Identifies problem issues and alerts verification pharmacist.
• Reviews controlled substance orders for appropriate dosing, duplication, and duration of therapy.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed