Clinical Pharmacist - Specialty Home Infusion Pharmacy 25-00009 - Alura Workforce Solutions

Position
Clinical Pharmacist
Home Infusion Specialty Pharmacy

Description
As a Clinical Pharmacist for our Specialty division you will have the ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare professionals while providing leadership and guidance to supporting staff. Drive key clinical and sales initiatives, build partnerships and manufacturers and/or additional clients, and help develop initiatives to grow and retain our specialty patient base.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conducting thorough assessments of patients to determine their suitability for home infusion therapy. This may involve reviewing medical records, evaluating lab results, and assessing the patient's overall health status
• In collaboration with the nursing department, ensure employing a home health nurse prior to the start of care if appropriate
• Work in close conjunction with healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and discharge planners, to coordinate the transition of patients from hospital or clinic-based care to home infusion therapy
• In collaboration with the billing department, verify patients' insurance coverage and ensure that the prescribed medication is covered, obtain necessary approvals or explore alternative options if coverage is not available.
• Review the prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness, ensuring that the prescribed medication is safe and effective for the patient
• Communicate with healthcare professionals to clarify prescription details or obtain additional information.
• Draft formulas based on clinical experience and practice guidelines
• Ensure that the prescription is properly authorized and meets legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update patient profiles in the pharmacy's system. This includes recording relevant medical history, allergies, and other pertinent information to ensure safe and appropriate medication use
• Overseeing inventory management, including ordering and maintaining an adequate supply of infusion medications and related supplies
• Ensure that pharmaceuticals are accurately compounded and dispensed in accordance with company protocols and physician orders
• Determine appropriate selection of supplies
• Document medication errors for Quality Assurance review.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies
• Report product incidents as required to the appropriate management official
• Manage pharmaceutical recalls in a safe and compliant manner
• Participate in the company’s Performance Improvement program.
• Pursue continuing education appropriate to job responsibilities and license requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Assume on-call responsibilities when required

Required Qualifications 

• Clinical Specialty Pharmacy and/or Hospital Clinical Pharmacy Experience Required. 
• Ability to prepare, organize, and delegate activities of subordinates.
• Exceptional organizational skills that ensure accurate maintenance of records.
• Ability to comprehend alternatives and make efficient decisions.
• Must possess current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent Customer Service and communication skills
• General mathematics skills
• Drug nomenclature and/or medical terminology knowledge
• Specialty pharmacy experience
• Infusion supply knowledge
• Able to simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple complex projects
• Solid attention to detail

Education and Experience Requirements 
Registered Pharmacist 
Intake Experience Required 

Additional Information
Full-Time, Direct Placement Position

Schedule 
Monday - Friday 
6:00 am - 6:00 pm (8-Hour Shift) 
(Days) 

Saturdays/Rotating 
8:30 am - 5:00 pm 

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