Pharmacist Jobs in Milwaukee, NC

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current registered pharmacist license in the state of employment.
• At least two years of recent acute-care experience or one year of recent home infusion therapy experience.
• Experience and strong knowledge of intravenous admixture services and intravenous therapy.
• Ability to evaluate and monitor drug therapy in relation to the overall needs and problems of home care patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
• Ability to solve problems and supervise technical and other support staff.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and good written communication skills.
• Advanced multitasking and problem-solving skills.
• Moderate computer skills, including MS Office, Windows Outlook, and Internet use.
• Moderate interpersonal skills to interact effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Moderate mathematical skills for pharmaceutical calculations.
• General knowledge of modern office procedures, filing, telephone techniques, and office equipment.
• Dependability in attendance and job performance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Practice pharmacy ethically and ensure compliance with company policies, state and federal pharmacy regulations, professional standards, and accrediting requirements.
• Assess patients’ suitability for home care and the appropriateness of prescribed therapy.
• Complete patient databases and gather information to develop patient-specific pharmacy plans of care and therapy goals.
• Recommend and write patient-appropriate orders.
• Generate and obtain prescriber or pharmacist signatures on documents required for billing.
• Assess laboratory results and perform pharmacokinetic dosing.
• Make and document appropriate dosing recommendations.
• Initiate, create, and update patient medication profiles.
• Enter prescription orders accurately, ensuring medications are properly concentrated, compatible, stable, and stored correctly.
• Dispense medications and related supplies cost-effectively, and ensure service authorization is obtained before dispensing.
• Dispense and, where applicable, program and troubleshoot medication administration pumps.
• Submit electronic medication claims accurately, as applicable.
• Document communications with physicians, nurses, dietitians, patients, and caregivers in patient medical records.
• Document initial discussions, education, and counseling with patients or caregivers about prescribed therapy, medication use and information, infusion methods, and after-hours contact information.
• Document the course of therapy, adherence, laboratory results, and progress toward therapy goals thoroughly and objectively, at an appropriate frequency.
• Ensure pharmacy staff comply with applicable regulations, USP <797> standards, and company policies for compounding, clean rooms, and anteroom activities.
• Ensure required quality assurance and quality control records and compounding documentation are completed.
• Complete required orientation, annual competencies, and in-services.
• Respond to drug information requests concisely, appropriately, and promptly.
• Maintain an accurate calendar for laboratory tests, compounding, deliveries, and documentation updates.
• Obtain and process patient clinical information so refills and supplies can be processed at least 24 hours before the patient needs them.
• Plan work to use cost-effective delivery methods.
• Oversee pharmacy support personnel and ensure duties are completed on time.
• Delegate non-clinical tasks to assigned support personnel.
• Prepare for and actively participate in patient care conferences, including Nutrition Support Rounds.
• Participate in the on-call process; document on-call activities in the patient medical record when appropriate and communicate with relevant personnel.
• Assist with training and supervision of pharmacy support personnel, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy students.
• May serve as Pharmacist in Charge or general branch manager during temporary absences or vacancies, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as directed by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with 4% match and no waiting or vesting period.
• PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and wellness.
• Learning and development programs.
• Discounts on travel, cell phones, clothing, and more.
• Employee referral program.