Pharmacist

About the role

Vital Care of Manchester is a leading provider in Home Infusion therapy. We are looking for a Full Time Staff Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers. As a core member of the Pharmacy team, you will be expected to perform pharmaceutical care activities for customers and patients within the service area. The Pharmacist will report to the Pharmacy Manager and work in our Manchester, NH pharmacy.

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 and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Adhere to all appropriate standards of accreditation and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Care for and coordinate with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Review, receive and verify all new patient orders and document on the respective order form.
• Assist the physician and other involved 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; and
• 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.
• Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy preferred
• Active Registered Pharmacist License in state of New Hampshire
• Clinical pharmacy experience or Home Infusion/specialty pharmacy experience preferred
• Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work as needed

Qualifications

• New Hampshire Pharmacist License (Required)

Pay

$115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Schedule

Hours: 8:00-6:00 Monday-Thursday, On-call rotation

Benefits

• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location

In person – Manchester, NH

Job Type

Full-time

About Us

Excellence, Ease, Compassion. Vital Care of Hopkinton is capable of delivering top-tier infusion services by leveraging the collaborative expertise of our committed and proficient nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, and quality management specialists. Home infusion therapy has demonstrated its safety and efficacy as a viable substitute for inpatient care across a variety of disease states and treatments. Many patients prefer receiving treatment in the comfort of their homes over being admitted to a hospital or other healthcare facilities.

Who We Are Vital Care of Hopkinton is a locally owned and operated home infusion services provider. Vital Care has provided home infusion services since 1986, and we are one of more than 100 Vital Care affiliated pharmacies throughout the country. Our infusion services include anti-infectives, total parenteral nutrition, enteral nutrition, cardiac inotropic therapies, immune globulin, and specialty infusion therapies.