Pharmacist - Infusion

AIS Healthcare Career Center; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AIC (Advanced Infusion Care) is seeking a pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services, including evaluation of orders, sterile compounding, and safe dispensing of medications. The role includes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and patients to ensure optimal therapy.

The infusion pharmacist will supervise pharmacy support staff, maintain documentation, and participate in quality assurance activities. A strong background in sterile compounding and patient counseling is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required.
• Master’s or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy required.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the state Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Compound sterile preparations using aseptic technique and ensure sterility, quality, and stability.
• Review physician orders and patient medication profiles for accuracy and safety.
• Provide pharmaceutical care, information and consultation to patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

PharmD

Pharmacist license

Job description

AIC (Advanced Infusion Care) is looking for a customer service oriented and motivated individual for the role of InfusionPharmacist. A full description of essential duties and responsibilities for the role, as well as education/experience and qualification requirements, are outlined below.

AIC is a branch of AIS Healthcare offering great benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, generous vacation package, 401K plan with employer match, growth, and more!

AIS Healthcare is the leading provider of Targeted Drug Delivery (TDD) and Infusion Care. With our diverse culture, and our values around Innovation, Stewardship, and Unity, we are committed to Advancing Quality and Improving Lives. We are dedicated to doing more for our patients by providing quality products and services that enhance the entire patient care experience.

Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm PT; Monday - Friday

Address: 10521 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92843

The infusion pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services for the company and consumer through the appropriate evaluation of physician orders, compounding of sterile preparations, and safe and efficient dispensing of medications, supplies, and administration equipment. The pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care, information and/or consultation to the patient and other healthcare professionals. The pharmacist may supervise the activities of pharmacy support personnel, as well as quality control and performance improvement procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in the performance of job duties; respects patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Compounds sterile preparations for dispensing using aseptic technique.
• Maintains knowledge of USP chapter <797> to assure the quality, sterility, and stability of compounded sterile preparations.
• Reviews, processes, and checks physician orders and patient medication profiles.
• Uses available resources to gather information on drugs, equipment, and patient monitoring.
• Assists in the maintenance and cleaning of pharmacy work areas and the completion of quality control and performance improvement procedures as requested by the pharmacy manager.
• Acts as a resource and consultant to physicians, referral sources, and consumers regarding potential adverse reactions, and interactions, related to drugs dispensed.
• Acts as a resource and consultant to physicians, referral sources, and consumers regarding the proper use of medications, administration supplies, and administration equipment.
• Acts as the AIS patient care coordinator with outside nursing agencies; coordinates with nursing personnel regarding patient care, drug delivery, and clinical assessment.
• Takes on-call responsibility, as assigned, to provide 24-hour availability.
• Directly supervises pharmacy support personnel in the appropriate compounding, packaging, and labeling of compounded sterile products.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of the care delivered to consumers and of drug prescriptions and compounding as described in the Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual and as mandated by individual State Board requirements.
• Assists with employee orientation and preceptorship as needed.
• Garb (dress) into appropriate and distinctive cleanroom attire before entering the compounding area.
• Completes assigned paperwork/documents as directed in a timely manner.
• Shares knowledge gained with other staff members and works as a team member.
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of laminar air flow theory and knowledge of drug stability and incompatibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, referral sources, physicians, and consumers.
• Knowledgeable of current clinical issues, industry practice standards, and accreditation standards and ability to incorporate these standards into daily practice.
• Demonstrates extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer proficiency and knowledge in the use of Microsoft applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy required.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the practicing state’s Board of Pharmacy required.
• Three years of clinical experience preferred.
• At least one year experience with infusion therapy preferred.
• Experience with management of pharmacy support personnel preferred.