Clinical Staff Pharmacist

KPH Healthcare Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacy professional to ensure the efficient operation of their pharmacy services. In this role, you will oversee compliance with healthcare regulations, supervise pharmacy staff, and provide essential clinical support to patients and healthcare teams. Your expertise in medication management and patient care will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality healthcare services. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes and the overall success of the pharmacy. If you are passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. required.
• Prefer one year of experience in an IV alternate site environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain required records.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel and interns in pharmaceutical tasks.
• Participate in clinical activities and patient care conferences.

Skills

Compliance with laws and regulations

Medication order evaluation

Technical and clinical information communication

CPR+ software proficiency

IV admixture compounding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Pharm.D. from accredited college

Tools

CPR+ software

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the pharmacy manager and/or pharmacy supervisor, performs all duties necessary to provide for the efficient daily operation of the pharmacy, providing quality products and services to infusion therapy patients.

Scope of Responsibilities: Responsible for the implementation and adherence to AristaCare policies as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our patients.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, policies and procedures and accrediting body standards.
• Interprets and evaluates all physician's medication orders to assure therapeutic appropriateness, cost effectiveness, accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately maintains all legally required records.
• Directly supervises pharmacy support personnel and/or interns in the appropriate mixing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceuticals.
• Proficient CPR+ software usage
• Assists in training and orientation of new employees.
• Provides technical and clinical information and communicates results of monitoring activities to patients, nurses and physicians as required regarding the contents, utilization, therapeutic actions, possible adverse reactions or interactions of drugs.
• Initiates, reviews and updates all AristaCare required documentation per Policy and Procedure (P&P).
• Follows established procedures for DME and supply procurement and maintains appropriate inventory levels and preferred product selection of drugs, solutions and supplies.
• Accurately compounds IV admixtures, utilizing appropriate technique, performing checks and double checks, per P&P.
• Adheres to stability and compatibility guidelines and quality control procedures.
• Maintains procedures for appropriate security of all legend items, including controlled
• Performs accurate computer order-entry, labeling and dispensing.
• Participates with nurses and physicians in all clinical activities as requited, including start of care prospective review of medical and drug histories, pharmacokinetic dosing, dosage monitoring for compromised patients, reviewing laboratory test results, attending patient care conferences, develop and update patient specific plan of care (POC), patient discharge consultation.
• Participates in the referral acceptance/denial process and product, device and supply selection.
• Participates in on-call rotations.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, educational programs and departmental/branch meetings.
• Drives the Primary Case Management Model (PCMM) in daily interactions through the delegation of non-cognitive activities such as (but not limited to) lab packing to support personnel, ordering only clinically necessary and cost effective labs and facilitation of positive patient outcomes with patients, nursing agencies, and other healthcare providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Serves as Process Owner as assigned.
• Serves as compliance officer.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. from an accredited college or university;

Experience:

• Prefer one year of experience in an IV alternate site environment or equivalent work experience.

Credential/Licensure Required:

• Current license for state of practice.
• Current CPR certification if involved with direct patient contact.
• Valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance coverage per AristaCare’s policy.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position