Pharmacist Per Diem (561)

KPH HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. in Greensboro, NC seeks an experienced Pharmacist to oversee infusion therapy operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage daily pharmacy activities. The role emphasizes accurate IV admixtures, drug safety, and collaborative patient care with clinicians.

The candidate will supervise staff, train new employees, maintain records, and participate in performance improvement initiatives within the pharmacy. Relocation and comprehensive benefits may be available.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, policies and procedures and accrediting body standards.
• Interprets and evaluates physician medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness and cost efficiency.
• Maintains all legally required records.
• Supervises pharmacy support staff and interns in drug preparation and labeling.
• Provides clinical information and communicates results of monitoring activities to patients, nurses and physicians.
• Compiles and updates documentation per policy and procedure.
• Manages inventory levels and preferred product selection of drugs and supplies.
• Performs IV compounding with proper technique and checks.
• Participates in clinical activities with nurses and physicians including history reviews and dosing considerations.
• Participates in on-call rotations and performance improvement activities.

Job description

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.

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.

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.
• 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 Smart Meds Pharmacy required documentation per Policy and Procedure
• 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.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs