Clinical Pharmacist

At Option Care Health, the nation’s largest home infusion provider, we offer extraordinary career growth and endless possibilities. With over 8,000 team members, including 5,000 clinicians, we elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions across all 50 states. Our clinical leadership and national scale re-imagine the infusion care experience, fostering an inclusive, respectful, and rewarding culture where your voice is heard and your work is valued.

About the role

The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to Option Care patients in accordance with company policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. This entry-level position coordinates patient services with the Nursing Department, monitors patient progress, and educates patients, caregivers, and professionals on medication use.

Responsibilities

• Determine the suitability of individual patients for home care by collecting and organizing patient-specific information and assessing their medical condition and prescribed therapy.
• Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacy care plans, including modifications to prescribed medication therapy or monitoring parameters.
• Complete nutritional assessments and make appropriate recommendations.
• Modify pharmacy care plans based on monitoring data and patient-specific information, demonstrating competence in pharmacokinetic principles and laboratory value assessment.
• Provide medication-use education to staff, professionals, patients, and caregivers using effective techniques.
• Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care between the home and other patient-care settings through systematic communication of pertinent information.
• Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques, adhering to safety, quality assurance, and regulatory practices, including DEA controlled substance regulations and USP standards.
• Manage the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medication administration and related equipment, including reporting medication-related incidents and equipment errors.
• Provide timely and applicable responses to drug information requests from healthcare providers and patients, based on literature analysis.
• Manage investigational drug products according to established regulations and company policies.
• Utilize pharmacy support personnel effectively by prioritizing workload and ensuring accuracy in their work.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information in compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current, active Pharmacy license as granted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• One of the following:
  • At least one year of experience in sterile IV admixture procedures.
  • Knowledge of non-sterile compounding, immunizations, and medication therapy management (MTM).
  • Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program.
  • Completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy.
  • Equivalent experience as approved by the Vice President (VP) of Pharmacy and/or Sr. Vice President (SVP) of Clinical Services.
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for business purposes (within state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program or an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Experience in home care, hospital, or other clean room settings.
• At least 1 year of indirect management experience, including assisting in the development, training, and assignment of work/projects to team members.

Pay

Salary is determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market alignment. Pay range: $102,221.94 - $170,369.91.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonding Time Off
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• myFlexPay
• Family Support
• Mental Health Services
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Award/Recognition Programs