Remote Pharmacist

About the Role

As a Remote Pharmacist with Encompass Health, you will support multiple hospitals, each with a daily census of 30-60 patients. This role involves using ACEIT and various medication processes to assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement, and evaluate patient care in compliance with each hospital's policies, protocols, and procedures.

About Encompass Health

Encompass Health is the nation's leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation and a rapidly growing national leader in the field. We take pride in offering growth opportunities and fostering a team environment united for the greater good of our patients. Our accolades include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.

Responsibilities

• Obtain census and confirmed admissions from Virtual Admission Board (VAB) for each facility.
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare basic documents and analysis.
• Access clinical systems for all hospitals serviced via remote connectivity.
• Demonstrate use of Powerchart and PharmNet to enter, verify, and manage medication orders.
• Use appropriate online resources to research and respond to drug information questions.
• Review system alerts for drug interactions, allergies, order & therapy duplications, overdose range, and renal dosing; follow appropriate processes to resolve issues.
• Document clinical interventions, including renal dosing, vancomycin dosing, and explanation of medication issues, determining if follow-up is necessary.
• Comply with individual hospital reporting requirements to communicate resolved and ongoing issues with hospital-based pharmacists.
• Demonstrate familiarity with formulary and non-formulary drugs at each hospital; provide cost-effective formulary medication recommendations when requested by physicians.
• Review TNF orders and convert to valid product orders when possible.
• Manage all generated protected health information in compliance with HIPAA privacy rules.
• Calculate appropriate doses and intervals for drugs requiring pharmacokinetic monitoring.
• Calculate and/or review creatinine clearance and recommend appropriate dosing based on renal function.
• Apply individual hospital policies, protocols, and procedures during documentation and verification of medications.
• Evaluate reported lab values to determine the appropriateness of medication therapy.
• Determine if the medication list provided with the patient is appropriate according to each hospital's protocol and accurately document transfer/discharge, home, and ER medication lists into Cerner in a timely manner.
• Identify problem issues and alert the verification pharmacist.
• Review controlled substance orders for appropriate dosing, duplication, and duration of therapy.

Requirements

• Licensed in good standing by the State Pharmacy Board for the state in which the hospital is located.
• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited pharmacy program or one determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Company Culture

At Encompass Health, we lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and stand stronger together. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.