Infusion Pharmacist

About the role

The Pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for the safe and appropriate dissemination of pharmacy services including medications and pertinent supplies. They monitor the pharmacy department's activities, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and adhere to professional standards and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of sterile IV admixtures and aseptic technique.
• Determines, designs, and monitors care plans tailored to the patient's medical condition.
• Gathers and analyzes medical information from caregivers, case managers, physicians, and patients.
• Possesses a working knowledge of therapeutic drug levels and performs advanced pharmaceutical calculations.
• Makes informed pharmaceutical recommendations and regimen adjustments based on pharmacokinetic principles.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on all pharmacotherapy-related matters and educates other pharmacy staff.
• Maintains quality and compliance with established pharmacy protocols and physician orders.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, resolving issues and providing counseling.
• Reports and resolves medication errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient adherence issues.
• Collaborates with pharmaceutical manufacturers' representatives to stay updated on new products and manage formulary changes.
• Maintains inventory levels and reports product incidents as required.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities and participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current, active pharmacist licensure (Pharm.D., Rph) in state of practice.
• At least 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in home care, hospital, or other infusion settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterile IV admixtures and USP 797/800 guidelines.
• Ability to lift and push up to fifty pounds without restriction.
• Ability to stand and perform physical activity for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills

• Advanced pharmaceutical calculations.
• Pharmacokinetic principles.
• Medication error resolution.
• Inventory management.
• On-call responsibility.

Benefits

Humana offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, and more. For more details, visit Humana.com.

Pay

$115,200 - $158,400 per year

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1