Remote Pharmacist

About the role

As a Remote Pharmacist, you will support multiple hospitals each with a daily census of 30‑60 patients. The role uses 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. You will leverage your pharmaceutical knowledge for positive impacts and professional fulfillment while working remotely for Encompass Health, a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation.

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.
• Use remote connectivity to access clinical systems for all hospitals serviced.
• 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 process to resolve issues.
• Document clinical interventions (e.g., renal dosing, vancomycin dosing, medication issues) and determine 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 asked.
• Review TNF orders and convert to valid product order when possible.
• Manage protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy rule.
• Calculate appropriate dose and interval for drugs requiring pharmacokinetic monitoring.
• Calculate and/or review creatinine clearance and recommend appropriate dosing based on renal function.
• Apply individual hospital policies, protocols/procedures and processes to each specific hospital’s environment during documentation and verification of medications.
• Evaluate reported lab values to determine appropriateness of medication therapy.
• Determine if the medication list provided with the patient is appropriate per hospital protocol; accurately document transfer/discharge, home and ER medication lists into Cerner timely.
• Identify problem issues and alert verification pharmacist.
• Review controlled substance orders for appropriate dosing, duplication, and duration of therapy.

Requirements

Must be licensed in good standing by the State Pharmacy Board in at least one of the following states: KS, MO, IL, IA, WI, ND, SD.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited pharmacy program (or substantially equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, remote connectivity to clinical systems, Powerchart, PharmNet, Cerner, and online drug information resources; ability to interpret lab values, perform pharmacokinetic calculations, and apply hospital‑specific policies.

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.

Schedule

Part‑time and PRN schedules are available.