Clinical Home Infusion Pharmacist Job Description
IV League is one of Southern California's most recognized home infusion companies. We work with prominent hospitals, physicians, oncology clinics, M.S. clinics, and surgery centers, providing I.V. and specialty medications for patients in the home or office settings.
We currently have a full time clinical home infusion pharmacist position open in our Culver City office. As a pharmacist on our team, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients receiving infusion therapy in the comfort of their homes. You will collaborate closely with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.
This position will also require participation in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support to patients and healthcare providers. If you are a motivated and dedicated pharmacist looking to make a positive impact on patient care, we encourage you to apply for the pharmacist position at IV League.
Key Responsibilities:
- Upholds IV League’s Policies and Procedures and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Is accountable for knowledge of updated clinical skills, knowledge of regulatory changes, and assurance of workplace safety, and a safe and healthy working environment.
- Verifies, interprets, and reviews prescription medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, and completeness, with special consideration given to patients with specific disease states and special age groups being served.
- Oversee the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the pharmaceutical care provided to patients (consumers), as it relates to specialty products dispensed.
- Assess patient at the initiation of drug therapy, develop a patient care plan and drug-specific monitoring regimen; monitor the patient according to the care plan throughout the course of therapy.
- Provide patient counseling on medication usage, possible side effects, and proper storage.
- Communicate with the patient, physician, nursing staff, pharmacists, and other members of the health care team regarding patient status, response to therapy and clinical objectives to ensure that clinical outcomes are met.
- Support the maintenance of pharmacy inventory, including ordering and stocking medications and supplies.
- Help maintain accurate patient records and prescription data in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Performs drug conversions and calculations.
- Assemble supplies and arrange for proper delivery or pickup of home infusion medications and supplies.
- Exhibits proper use, handling and compounding of both sterile and hazardous medications.
- Provide oversight of pharmacy technician and pharmacy support staff
- Check and verify all medications before they are sent out to be administered.
- Ensure compliance with all FDA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
- Attend and participate in educational programs, training, and staff meetings.
- Maintain appropriate logs and cleaning records of biomedical equipment; arrange for preventative maintenance and inspection.
- Carry out various quality assurance procedures including flow hood cleaning, repairs and inspection, and biological laboratory testing.
- Maintain the cleanliness of admixture machinery and keep IV room properly stocked.
- Ability to interact effectively with co-workers and contribute as a team player.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising pharmacist.
Qualifications:
- Must have open, active, and in good standing CA State Pharmacist License
- Minimum one year of experience in home infusion or specialty pharmacy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
Physical Requirements:
- Possible prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Possible prolonged periods of standing and bending in Cleanroom.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Work Schedule:
- Monday – Sunday (rotating shifts as assigned by Pharmacy Manager within office hours of 7am to 10pm)
- Participates in rotating on-call schedule as needed (Weekdays 8:30pm to 8am, 24/7 Saturday & Sunday)
Reports to:
Pay and Benefits:
(Waiting period may apply for benefits)
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunity for learning and growth in a dynamic pharmacy environment.
- Mentorship from experienced pharmacists.
- Potential for career advancement.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
License/Certification:
- California Pharmacist license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Culver City, CA 90230: Only applicants who reside within 25 miles of Culver City will be considered.
Work Location: On site
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Culver City, CA 90230 (Required)
Work Location: In person
