Home Infusion Pharmacist ( Phoenix, AZ)
We are looking for a Specialty Pharmacist. Infusion pharmacy working strictly with acute conditions, preparing sterile compounds for mainly:
- IVs/Hydration
- TPNs
- Antibiotics
If you are interested in learning more about this assignment please send resume to [email protected].
Schedule: Mon - Fri working 8-hour shifts within the hours of 8a-7:30p, rotating "on call" weekends
End: 13-weeks, contract to hire
Operation: Mon - Thurs 8:30a - 5:30p, Fri 8:30p-12:30p (no weekends)
Responsibilities:
- Exercises sound professional judgment in assuming responsibility for the medication use process and for patient outcomes, following pre-established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Oversees the efficient dispensing, processing, and recording of prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, and/or other authorized healthcare providers.
- Communicate with providers to influence optimal drug therapy in accordance with approved protocols and current practice.
- Monitors patients drug therapy and provides drug information to patients and healthcare providers.
- Oversees and directs pharmacy technical staff in the execution of technical functions.
- Based on an understanding of patient variables including but not limited to age, sex, and other physical characteristics, monitor the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned.
- Screens medication orders for correctness, incompatibilities, and contraindications; communicates problems to patients, nursing staff, and/or physicians.
- Maintains awareness of medication change information, new products, and state and federal regulations.
- Confers with and assists medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients.
- Provides medication information and pharmacokinetic dosing advice.
- Ensures that the pharmacy provides the optimal drug therapy to patients as evidenced by proper drug selection, dose, route, duration of therapy, and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
- Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Information on this position and other opportunities with RPH on the Go, please call or text (813) 851-0751 or send your resume to [email protected].
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