Infusion Pharmacist

Infusion Pharmacist Position Details

Facility: BayCare HomeCare
Location: Largo, FL
Status: PRN - as needed, exempt
Shifts: 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Responsibilities

• Reviews and verifies all prescription medication orders received from the prescriber or provider’s agent and evaluates appropriateness and completeness of prescribed therapies in a home setting.
• Affirms the patient at the initiation of IV drug therapy, develops a patient care plan and drug monitoring regimen and monitors the patient according to the care plan throughout the course of therapy.
• Ensures drug, related necessary supplies and all patient collateral (education materials) are accurately provided to our patients.
• Facilitates communication with the patient/caregiver, physician, provider, home health nursing staff, and other members of the health care team regarding patient status, response to therapy and clinical objectives to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.
• When required, must be able to compound intravenous and specialty pharmaceuticals products using aseptic techniques according to established Florida Board of Pharmacy, federal agencies, USP sterile guidelines and company policy. Must be knowledgeable of the proper standards, use and handling of both sterile and hazardous medications.
• Ensures compliance with all FDA, DEA, Florida Board of Pharmacy, OSHA and other regulatory and accrediting entities.
• Follows all company and department policies and procedures.
• Provides direct and indirect oversight of pharmacy technician and pharmacy support staff.
• Duties may also include, but not limited to, - special assignments/projects, process validation and competency assessment.

Certifications And Licensure

• Required: Licensed Pharmacist - State of FL
• PREFERRED: Board Certification (BCSCP)

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s in pharmacy; PharmD preferred
• Pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Florida
• 1+ years of practicing Pharmacist experience working in home infusion, hospital, or related healthcare environment
• Knowledgeable in various infusion and specialty related therapies and ability to work through the complexity of therapy related orders, and the ability to fill medication orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Willing and able to take calls after hours, weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Experience working collaboratively with an intradisciplinary team and independently with minimal supervision
• PREFERRED: Strong clinical experience with IV Antibiotics, Inotropes, Parental & Enteral Nutrition, Immunoglobulins and/or Biologics
• PREFERRED: Home Infusion experience and/or specialty pharmacy experience
• PREFERRED: Sterile Compounding experience

Benefits

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
• Community discounts and more
• The Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!