Home Infusion Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical Care Specialist

This job is responsible for the provisions of all facets of pharmaceutical care related to intravenous homecare patients. Assists with the referral process, including but not limited to the provision of medical information to patients and care givers relative to home infusion therapy. Performs patient assessment and care. Oversees the Patient Advocate team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Preferred Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency

Work Experience

Required None

Preferred 2 years of experience as Pharmacist

Experience in specialty pharmacy

Certifications

Required License to practice Pharmacy in the state of practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use computer programs necessary for the successful review, authorization, preparation, dispensing and management of home infusion center patients.
• Ability to remain familiar with literatures, references, and resources for therapies and care of patients serviced by the home infusion center.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients and their personal information at all times.
• Ability to maintain and foster an environment of teamwork and engagement.

Job Duties

• Compounds sterile medications and infusions for the home, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and physician/clinic environments.
• Initiates infusion therapies with successful on-going evaluation of care and completion of required documentation relative to processing therapies, both fiscal and legal.
• Assists in the teaching of patients prior to discharge to home.
• Coordinates the deliveries with nursing and support services.
• In the absence of the PIC, acts as a pharmacist in charge and makes decisions while on duty.
• Participates in inventory control, ordering, warehouse organization, packing/shipping, equipment maintenance, and hazardous waste control.
• When on-call, responsible for emergency on-call duties on weekends and weeknights as required by center scheduling.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.