PRN Pharmacist

AIS Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

AIS Healthcare is seeking a PRN pharmacist to join our patient-centric clinical team in Birmingham, AL. You will process prescription orders, verify sterile and non-sterile products, and support care coordination for infusion patients.

The role requires a Licensed R.Ph. in good standing, with at least three years of clinical experience; infusion therapy experience is preferred. You will participate in quality control and ensure compliance with policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with patients and clinicians.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications.
• Infusion therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process prescription orders, verify labels and final products.
• Assist with quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Coordinate care and maintain patient/clinical records.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel as needed.
• Maintain documentation per Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Infusion therapy experience

Education

Licensed R.Ph. in good standing

Job description

Do you want to practice pharmacy in patient centric environment as an integral part of a clinical team?

Here’s your opportunity! at Advanced Infusion Care we offer just that, a prn pharmacist role with a team that is all about caring for the specialty pharmacy patient.

AIS Healthcare is the leading provider of Specialty 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 care experience.

We are looking for a prn pharmacist who is responsible for processing of prescription orders, labels, creation of compounding records, delivery tickets and the assembly of patient supplies and equipment and final product verification and quality checks prior to dispensing. The pharmacist will also assist with quality control, clinical review, coordination of care, maintaining of patient/clinical records Pharmacy Policy and Procedures Manual, and performance improvement activities as directed by the pharmacy manager.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Licensed R.Ph. in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy. Three years of clinical experience, preferred one year experience with infusion therapy, and experience with management of pharmacy support personnel preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in the performance of job duties; respects patient’s rights to using aseptic privacy and confidentiality.
• 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 AIC patient care coordinator with outside nursing agencies; coordinates with nursing personnel regarding patient care, drug delivery, and clinical assessment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in the performance of job duties; respects patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

We offer a wonderful work culture, looking for an impact player who is positive, earnest, and hardworking.