Pharmacist - PRN

ContinuumRx; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 103,320,000; Full time

Job summary

ContinuumRx is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to deliver safe, accurate infusion and specialty pharmacy services to patients transitioning from hospital to home. You will review orders, assess regimens, monitor pharmacokinetics, and collaborate with a wide clinical team to optimize therapy.

You will ensure compliance with regulations, educate patients and caregivers, and participate in after-hours needs as part of the PRN team.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent real pharmacy degree.
• Active pharmacist license in the applicable state.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
• Preferred: Home infusion, hospital, ambulatory care, or sterile compounding experience.
• Preferred: PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience.
• Preferred: Experience with pharmacokinetics and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Preferred: Experience with antimicrobial therapy.
• Preferred: Experience with USP 797 sterile compounding requirements.
• Preferred: Experience with electronic medical records/pharmacy information systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify home infusion medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and safety.
• Assess patient-specific medication regimens, including dose, route, frequency, duration, renal/hepatic function, allergies, and drug interactions.
• Monitor and manage pharmacokinetic dosing, particularly vancomycin and aminoglycosides.
• Review laboratory results and make appropriate recommendations regarding medication therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide clinical recommendations related to antimicrobial therapy and other infusion medications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Provide education to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Review and oversee the preparation of compounded sterile preparations in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely pharmacy documentation.
• Communicate with home infusion nurses and doctors offices regarding medication changes, laboratory monitoring, adverse effects, and patient-specific concerns.
• Assist with after-hours or urgent clinical pharmacy needs as part of the PRN team (Taking Call/Being On-Call).
• Maintain current knowledge of home infusion therapies, antimicrobial stewardship, and relevant clinical guidelines.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication-management

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Pharmacokinetic dosing

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent

Tools

EMR/ pharmacy information systems

Job description

The PRN Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, accurate, and clinically appropriate pharmacy services to patients receiving infusion and specialty therapy. This position works collaboratively with nurses, providers, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication therapy, appropriate monitoring, and safe transitions from hospital or clinic to home.

Key Responsibilities

Potential responsibilities include:

• Review and verify home infusion medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and safety
• Assess patient-specific medication regimens, including dose, route, frequency, duration, renal/hepatic function, allergies, and drug interactions
• Monitor and manage pharmacokinetic dosing, particularly vancomycin and aminoglycosides
• Review laboratory results and make appropriate recommendations regarding medication therapy
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide clinical recommendations related to antimicrobial therapy and other infusion medications
• Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy, state, federal, and accreditation requirements
• Provide education to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals when appropriate
• Review and oversee the preparation of compounded sterile preparations in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely pharmacy documentation
• Communicate with home infusion nurses and doctors offices regarding medication changes, laboratory monitoring, adverse effects, and patient-specific concerns
• Assist with after-hours or urgent clinical pharmacy needs as part of the PRN team (Taking Call/Being On-Call)
• Maintain current knowledge of home infusion therapies, antimicrobial stewardship, and relevant clinical guidelines

PRN-Specific

• Flexible scheduling based on pharmacy needs and pharmacist availability
• Ideal for pharmacists seeking occasional clinical practice outside of a traditional hospital setting
• Opportunity to maintain and expand clinical skills
• Exposure to complex medication regimens and specialty infusion therapies
• Potential opportunities for additional shifts based on staffing needs

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacy degree
• Active pharmacist license in the applicable state
• Strong clinical assessment and medication-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety

Preferred:

• Previous home infusion, hospital, ambulatory care, specialty pharmacy, or sterile compounding experience
• PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience
• Experience with pharmacokinetics and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Experience with antimicrobial therapy
• Experience with USP <797> sterile compounding requirements
• Experience with electronic medical records/pharmacy information systems