Clinical Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Company Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, documenting care, coordinating referrals, and maintaining documentation while upholding high quality standards and ongoing professional development. The role may involve on‑call duties and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• Registered Pharmacist License in state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an acute‑care setting or one (1) year of recent experience in home infusion therapy.
• Experience with compounding infused drugs.
• Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on‑call evenings and weekends on an as‑scheduled basis.
• Percentage of Travel: 0‑25% – Minimal travel may be required.
• Physical Requirements: Constant sitting and typing; occasional standing, walking, and the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10‑30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor drug therapy in home care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to organization policies and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Adhere to all appropriate standards of accreditation and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service and distribution.
• Review, receive, and verify all new patient orders and document on the respective order form.
• Assist the physician and other involved healthcare professionals with planning and implementing patient care in the home; setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy.
• Establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy; preparing regular progress reports.
• Conduct and document initial and ongoing assessment of patient, drug, and disease information to identify drug-related problems.
• Monitor the outcomes of drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting laboratory, clinical, and other pertinent patient information.
• Provide consultation and answer inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use.
• Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication.
• Process and check all medications, supplies, and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.
• Maintain clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing literature and attending in‑services, seminars and conferences.
• Compound sterile mixtures and non‑mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit.
• Ensure compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
• Document all activities on appropriate logs.
• Pharmacists’ duties may include overseeing pharmacy technician functions as required by Pharmacy Board rules.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home infusion therapy. We are looking for a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country. The Pharmacist will report to the Pharmacy Manager and work in our City, State branch.

As a core member of the Pharmacy team, you will be expected to perform pharmaceutical care activities for customers and patients within the service area. We will help you achieve your goals through continuous professional development and regular career progression discussions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off*
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor drug therapy relative to the total needs of the home care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Adhere to all appropriate standards of accreditation and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate new referrals and admissions through collaboration with nurses, customer service and distribution.
• Review, receive, and verify all new patient orders and document on the respective order form.
• Assist the physician and other involved healthcare professionals with:
  • Planning and implementing patient care in the home;
  • Setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy;
  • Establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy;
  • Preparing regular progress reports.
• Conduct and document initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug, and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs.
• Monitor the outcomes of drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting laboratory, clinical, and other pertinent patient information.
• Provide consultation and answer inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use.
• Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Process and check all medications, supplies, and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.
• Maintain clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing literature and attending in‑services, seminars and conferences.
• Compound sterile mixtures and non‑mixtures, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, hydration, and narcotic analgesics, using aseptic technique where state laws permit.
• Ensure compounding/clean room areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures, and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
• Document all activities on appropriate logs.
• Pharmacists’ duties may include overseeing pharmacy technician functions as required by Pharmacy Board rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• Registered Pharmacist License in state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an acute‑care setting or one (1) year of recent experience in home infusion therapy.
• Experience with compounding infused drugs.
• Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work on‑call evenings and weekends on an as‑scheduled basis.
• Percentage of Travel: 0‑25% – Minimal travel may be required.
• Physical Requirements: Constant sitting and typing; occasional standing, walking, and the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 10‑30 lbs.