PRN Pharmacist: Infusion Therapy & Antimicrobial Care

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

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.