Description
CarepathRx transforms hospital pharmacy from a cost center into an active revenue generator through a powerful combination of technology, market-leading pharmacy services and wrap-around services.
Job Details:
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for all facets of pharmaceutical care related to patients/consumers of BioPlus pharmacy services.
Responsibilities
* Safely and correctly supervise and dispense medications and medications used for infusions in the home, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities and physician/clinic environments
* Initiate medication therapies with successful on-going evaluation of care and completion of required documentation relative to processing therapies, both fiscal and legal
* Responsible for understanding of, compliance with and participation in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and accreditation guidelines ensuring achievement of excellence in quality patient care
* Assist with the referral process including but not limited to; provision of medical information to patients and care givers relative to home infusion therapy; assistance in the teaching of patients prior to discharge to home; and coordination of deliveries with nursing and support services
* Be actively involved in the education and in servicing of licensed health care professionals who perform services relative to the therapies provided by the pharmacy
* Act as pharmacist in charge while on duty
* Maintain working knowledge of all equipment and supplies necessary to administer therapies in the home or outpatient setting
* Responsible for knowing and adhering to all BioPlus Policies and Procedures
* Participate in inventory control, ordering, warehouse organization, packing/shipping, equipment maintenance and hazardous waste control
* Responsible for emergency on-call duties on weekends and weeknights as required by center scheduling
* Learn and utilize all computer programs necessary for the successful review, authorization, preparation, dispensing and management of the pharmacy patients
* Remain familiar with literature, references and resources for therapies and care of patients serviced by the pharmacy
* Participate and perform other duties as assigned by leadership
* Participate in Quality and Performance Improvement
* Participate in review of Safe Medication Practices
Skills & Abilities
* Knowledge of standard medical terminology
* Demonstrate clinical competence on an ongoing basis
* Meet any continuing education requirements of the company's clinical program, as defined within the company's policy and procedures
* Ability to stay abreast of developments in the field of specialty infusion, injectable, and oral therapies
* Ability to handle challenging situations in a professional and proficient manner utilizing available resources and critical thinking skills
* Must be flexible with work schedule and emergency call duty
* Teaching experience with nurses and clients preferred
* Ability to learn quickly, solve problems, and make decisions that promote a positive impact on patient care and internal pharmacy operations
* Demonstrate excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
* Demonstrate proficiency in the use of MS Office software, which includes Excel, Word and Outlook
* Demonstrate the BioPlus C.A.R.T. values
Requirements
* Must be a currently licensed registered pharmacist with the Department of Professional Regulations and State Board of Pharmacy
* PharmD is preferred
* Two years' experience in pharmacy community health services or specialty pharmacy that includes responsible experience in patient clinical management is preferred but not required
* Pharmacy licensure in state of operations; Multiple state licenses preferred
* Clinical expertise in Specialty Therapies
CarepathRx provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Applicants encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Local applicants encouraged to apply. Drug-free work environment. Must be eligible to work in this country.
