Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description Summary The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional who is responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to Option Care patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Option Care pharmacy practice professional standards and applicable regulatory entities. This is an entry level position into the practice of clinical pharmacy in the alternate setting. The staff Clinical Pharmacist coordinates patient services with the Nursing Department, monitors patient progress toward goals, and educates patients, caregivers, staff and other professionals regarding appropriate medication use. Job Responsibilities Determines the suitability of individual patients for home care. Collects and organizes all patient‑specific information needed to determine suitability for home care. Assesses patients’ suitability for home care in accordance with Option Care policies, medical condition, prescribed medication therapy, home care services, and prognosis with clearly defined outcome goals. Designs, recommends, monitors and evaluates patient‑specific pharmacy care plans for the pharmacotherapy of home care patients. When appropriate, makes suitable recommendations for modifications in the prescribed medication therapy or monitoring parameters for a home care patient. Collects and organizes patient‑specific information needed to prevent, detect, and resolve medication‑related problems and to make appropriate medication therapy recommendations. Identifies appropriate monitoring parameters for each patient. Completes nutritional assessment of patients and makes appropriate recommendations. Modifies the pharmacy care plans for home care patients based on evaluation of monitoring data and other pertinent patient‑specific information. Competent in use of pharmacokinetic principles and formulas. Competent in assessing patient laboratory values. Provides medication‑use education to Option Care staff, other professionals, home care patients and/or their caregivers. Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to home care patients and/or their caregivers. Ensures continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the home and other patient‑care settings. Uses a systematic procedure to communicate pertinent patient information to and from the home and other patient‑care settings. Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following Option Care policies and procedures. Accurately calibrates equipment. Prepares medications so they are appropriately concentrated, without incompatibilities, stable, and appropriately stored. Adheres to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices. Prepares labels that conform to the organization’s policies and procedures. Ensures the presence of authorization to dispense. Complies with state/federal laws and USP standards, including DEA regulations. Complies with policies regarding the perpetual inventory systems for schedule II narcotics, controlled substances and other medications subject to diversion. Manages the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medication administration equipment and medication‑related equipment used in the management of home care patients. Accurately programs, maintains, and advises others on the use and maintenance of all medication administration and related equipment. Participates in the assessment, management, and reporting of medication‑related incidents and equipment errors or failures. Accurately completes QAR documents according to OptionCare policy. Monitors and reports discrepancies in perpetual inventory systems for schedule II narcotics and other medications subject to diversion. Provides concise, applicable, and timely response to requests for drug information from health care providers and home care patients. Formulates responses to drug information requests based on analysis of the literature. Attends educational seminars or participates in other CEU opportunities to promote professional competency and complies with state‑mandated CEU requirements. Manages the use of investigational drug products according to established regulations and Option Care policies and procedures. Utilizes pharmacy support personnel effectively. Prioritizes workload and organizes workflow, taking into account available resources. Completes tasks within the time available. Ensures accuracy of the work of pharmacy support personnel. In all activities, complies with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements. Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding patient and proprietary Option Care information. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Basic Education and/or Experience Requirements Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Current, active Pharmacy license as granted by the State Board of Pharmacy. One of the following: At least one year of experience in sterile IV admixture procedures. Knowledge of non‑sterile compounding, immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM). Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program. Completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy. Equivalent experience as approved by the Vice President of Pharmacy and/or Senior Vice President of Clinical Services. Basic Qualifications Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction. Basic level skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including common editing and formatting functions. Travel Requirements: Willing to travel up to 5 % of the time for business purposes (within state). Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs) Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program or an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy. Experience in home care, hospital or other clean room setting. Management Requirements: At least 1 year of experience in indirect management of team members, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to other team members. Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Pay Range is $102,221.94–$170,369.91. Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Bonding Time Off 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match HSA Company Match Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement MyFlexPay Family Support Mental Health Services Company Paid Life Insurance Award/Recognition Programs Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr