Infusion Pharmacist- PRN

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home infusion therapy and a wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica. The home infusion market is positioned for rapid growth driven by the aging population, increase in chronic diseases, and an industry shift from hospital to lower-cost, high-quality alternative providers.

About the role

As a core member of the Pharmacy team, you will perform pharmaceutical care activities for customers and patients within the service area. This Per Diem role requires 1-2 shifts per week plus covering PTO, with a flexible schedule including on-call evenings and weekends as scheduled. Minimal travel (0-25%) may be required.

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and involves constant sitting, typing, occasional standing/walking, and the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10-30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor drug therapy relative to the total needs of home care patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to organization policies, procedures, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and adhere to accreditation standards.
• Coordinate and facilitate new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service, and distribution.
• Review, receive, and verify all new patient orders and document on respective order forms.
• Assist physicians and healthcare professionals with:
  • Planning and implementing patient care in the home.
  • Setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy.
  • Establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy.
  • Preparing regular progress reports.
• Conduct and document initial and ongoing assessments of patient, drug, and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems.
• Monitor outcomes of drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting laboratory data, clinical data, and patient information.
• Provide consultation and answer inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use.
• Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in patient records of all clinical activities and communications.
• Process and check all medications, supplies, and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.
• Maintain clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing literature and attending in-services, seminars, and conferences.
• Compound sterile mixtures and non-mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where permitted by state laws.
• Ensure compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in compliance with company policies, USP 797, and USP 800 standards.
• Document all activities on appropriate logs.
• Oversee Pharmacy technician functions as required by Pharmacy Board rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• Registered Pharmacist License in state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an acute-care setting or one (1) year of recent experience in home infusion therapy.
• Experience with compounding infused drugs.
• Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable.

About Our Line of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider.