Infusion Pharmacist / PRN

PharMerica; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disabil

Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Program & DailyPay

401k

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Amerita is seeking a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at the Hudson, MA branch. You will perform pharmaceutical care activities for home care patients and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

The role reports to the Pharmacy Manager and offers professional development opportunities. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with a Pharmacist license; a Doctor of Pharmacy is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Flexibility for on-call evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor drug therapy for home care patients.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Coordinate referrals with nurses, customer service and distribution.
• Review and verify new patient orders and document accordingly.
• Assist physicians and healthcare professionals with patient care planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

Overview
Amerita is an entrepreneurial-founded company and a wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica. The home infusion market is positioned for rapid growth driven by the aging population, increase in chronic diseases, robust pipeline of infusible drugs coming to market, and an industry shift from hospital delivery settings to lower-cost, high-quality alternative providers such as Amerita.

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Amerita is an entrepreneurial-founded company and a wholly owned subsidiary of PharMerica. The home infusion market is positioned for rapid growth driven by the aging population, increase in chronic diseases, robust pipeline of infusible drugs coming to market, and an industry shift from hospital delivery settings to lower-cost, high-quality alternative providers such as Amerita. 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 Hudson, MA 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.
Schedule

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm (working between these hours)

Variable

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program & DailyPay
• 401k
• Pet Insurance
  

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacist, you will...

• 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 accreditationand 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; and
• Preparting 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 the results of laboratory data, clinical data 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.
  

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
  

About Our Line Of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com . Follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and X .

Salary Range

USD $65.00 - $71.00 / Hour