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].