Pharmacist - PRN

Continuum Rx; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Home infusion experience preferred

Job summary

Continuum Rx is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to provide safe, accurate pharmacy services for infusion and specialty therapies. This role collaborates with nurses and providers to optimize medication therapy and ensure safe transitions from hospital to home.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, assessing regimens, monitoring pharmacokinetics, and advising on antimicrobial therapy. Strong clinical judgment and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review home infusion medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness and safety.
• Assess patient-specific regimens including dose, route, frequency and interactions.
• Monitor pharmacokinetic dosing for vancomycin and aminoglycosides.
• Review labs and make recommendations on therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education to patients, caregivers and staff as appropriate.
• Oversee preparation of compounded sterile products per procedures.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy documentation.
• Communicate changes and monitoring requirements to care teams.
• Assist with after-hours or urgent clinical needs as part of PRN team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Pharmacokinetics

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

EMR 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