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, a robust pipeline of infusible drugs, 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 position 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 role involves constant sitting and typing, occasional standing and 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 the home care patient 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 all appropriate 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 the respective order form.
• Assist physicians and other 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 assessment of specific patient, drug, and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs.
• Monitor outcomes of drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting laboratory data, clinical data, and other pertinent 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 the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication.
• 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 state laws permit.
• 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.