IV Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time

Pharmacy Technician

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Position Summary:

Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.

Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations, and sterile compounding guidelines. Maintain all required IV documentation and clinical monitoring. Fully assess new patients and new orders on existing patients for appropriateness of therapy, high risk medications, allergies, adverse indications or interactions, and other potentially adverse outcomes. Thorough knowledge of prescriber/facility notification process for drug interaction, allergy, and other adverse patient safety situations. Performs accurate dose calculations based on medication, patient condition, volume and administration rates. Program infusion pumps - Consistent and ongoing clinical monitoring of all infusion patients. Thorough knowledge of medication occurrence reporting process. Have a thorough understanding of the Omnicare Long Term Care Pharmacy/Home Infusion Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual and internal pharmacy policies and procedures. Knowledge of other facility infusion therapy manuals if not using the Omnicare Customer Infusion Procedure manual. IV order processing only when technical support unavailable. Excellent care coordination with home health agencies, nursing facilities, physicians, and the IV nurse consultant. Answer drug-related questions as related to IV therapy and management in a timely manner. Communicate with facility consultant pharmacists and clinical staff pharmacists regarding IV patient management. Orient and provide competency assessment for all pharmacists who rotate from oral pharmacy to IV pharmacy and orient and assess competency on all IV technicians and infusion pump technicians, when appropriate; this includes making certain that all pharmacists and technicians rotating into the IV room have completed the approved Omnicare Infusion Training Program. Maintain knowledge of currently available infusion devices, products, and supplies. Oversee cleanroom monitoring and pump maintenance. Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA. Other duties as assigned; job duties may vary by location.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree - Required

Required Qualifications:

1 to 3 years - Required BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing 3 years infusion therapy experience which MUST include clinical management of patients

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of long term care experience Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently to plan, develop and coordinate pharmacy activities Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex topics using reasoning abilities to apply advanced mathematical concepts and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands:

May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Work Environment:

Work in a climate-controlled, smoke-free internal environment.

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $55.53 - $93.08

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.