Clinical Pharmacist - Home Infusion

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join their team. This role involves interpreting and dispensing medications while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and safety, manage medication profiles, and provide education to patients and caregivers. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to quality improvement initiatives and mentor future pharmacists. If you are passionate about patient care and pharmacy practice, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain pharmacist licensure in Rhode Island.
• Completion of PGY-1 residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Ensure compliance with sterile compounding regulations.
• Mentor technicians and students.

Skills

Medication Preparation

Sterile Compounding

Patient Counseling

Regulatory Compliance

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

BSc or PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy Systems

Compounding Equipment

Job description

Summary:
Reports to the Director of Home Infusion Pharmacy. Responsible for interpreting, evaluating, preparing, and dispensing medications according to legitimate orders, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of practice for Brown University Health Home Infusion Services. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to monitor, assess, and intervene to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use. Reviews and verifies orders for oral and parenteral therapies, including chemotherapy, for appropriateness, drug dosage, route, completeness, potential incompatibilities, and interactions. Clarifies and documents any necessary changes with prescribers. Performs detailed in-process medication checks, sterile compounding, and maintains compliance with regulatory standards, including USP <797> and <800>.

Responsibilities:

1. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and serve as a liaison for the interdisciplinary team managing care for Home Infusion patients.
• Adhere to the policies of the Home Infusion Patient Management Program (HIPMP) and promote patient participation.
• Participate in developing and evaluating patient care plans.
• Provide education and consultation to patients and caregivers regarding prescribed medications.
• Ensure patient-specific parameters are included in medication profiles.
• Maintain knowledge of current compounding principles, stability, and compatibility standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulations related to sterile pharmaceutical compounding.
• Handle hazardous drugs safely, including managing extravasation incidents.
• Review orders for therapeutic appropriateness and verify medication details.
• Perform computer activities related to compounding and document accurately.
• Set up and operate compounding equipment properly.
• Contribute to safety event reporting and risk minimization.
• Use health literacy skills for effective patient counseling.
• Oversee daily pharmacy operations, including aseptic techniques and environment maintenance.
• Mentor and train technicians, residents, and students.
• Maintain records of drug purchasing, storage, and distribution in compliance with regulations.
• Utilize pharmacy systems for reporting and inventory management.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

• Basic Knowledge: BSc or PharmD from an accredited college. Must hold or obtain licensure as a pharmacist in Rhode Island.
• Experience: Completion of PGY-1 residency and/or board certification preferred. Clinical experience may substitute formal training.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, manual dexterity, and computer use.

Independent Action: Works independently within policies, referring complex issues to supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected statuses. Brown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 4

Union: Non-Union