Therapy Care Pharmacist

PharmacistAt CSI Pharmacy (CSI), we are on a mission to provide Specialty Pharmacy services to patients with chronic and rare illnesses in need of complex care.CSI is a rapidly growing national Specialty Pharmacy. The Pharmacist performs specified distributive and clinical pharmacy activities and related services as they pertain to providing safe and effective home infusion therapies.Tampa, FLSchedule: (On-Site) Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30/6:00pmEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Adheres to organization policies and procedures.Oversees all day-to-day activities in absence of Pharmacy Manager such as:Supervises pharmacy staff including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and warehouse personnel.Directs, coordinates, and supervises all pharmacy activities including drug preparation, sterile products preparation (if applicable), dispensing and clinical pharmacy services.Works with multiple departments to facilitate and coordinate pharmacy operations.Participates/assists personnel in the procurement of drugs, supplies and equipment used in preparing and administering drugs.Provides periodic consultation with practitioners in the field, as needed.Provides oversight/guidance of clinical decision-making, clinical operations, and technical expertise on aspects of program including those that pertain to URAC/ACHC accreditation and Board of pharmacy requirements.Assists in the assessment and optimization of pharmacy workflows to optimize pharmacy resources and operational efficiencies.Serves as a point of escalation for issues requiring a higher degree of expertise or discretion to resolve customer issues and ensure timely resolution.Develops and oversees policies and procedures establishing safe practices for infusion therapy handling in the pharmacy, during transport, at the suite, and patient's home.Coordinates and facilitates new referrals/admissions through collaboration with nursing, customer service and distribution.Reviews, receives/verifies all new patient orders, and documents the same on the respective order form.Assists the physician and other healthcare professionals involved in planning and implementing patient care in the home to ensure safe and effective drug therapy.Monitors the outcomes from drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data other pertinent patient information.Attends "morning meetings" and other patient-oriented meetings with nursing personnel.Supervises, coordinates and/or participates in the preparation of sterile admixtures, dispenses all pharmaceutical and related supplies and equipment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and standards of practice which govern the profession of pharmacy.Processes and checks all medications, supplies and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.Participates in on-call rotation.Participates in orientation/training programs for new personnel and current staff.Maintains pharmacy records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Actively prospect orders from present and prospective customers.Responsible for handling customer complaints in accordance with Company policies and advise management promptly.Educate referral sources on all CSI services relating to customer needs and benefits.Comply with all Company policies, instructions, and directives for the fulfillment of company objectives and maximum profitable sales.Assists management in special assignments, such as market tests and surveysProvides high quality services to the home-care patient and the home-care referral source.Adheres to the Company's compliance requirements as stated in the policy and procedure manual and all other related policies.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Provide the highest level of professionalism, responsiveness, and communication in order to build and maintain the maximum customer base possible.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy or a Master of Science degree in Pharmacy desirable) from an accredited college of pharmacy.Must be capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the home care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job generally operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may travel by automobile and be exposed to changing weather conditions.