Description
The Pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for the safe and appropriate dissemination of pharmacy services, including medications and pertinent supplies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains a working knowledge of sterile IV admixtures, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring in accordance with USP 797/800 guidelines.
- Determines, designs, and monitors care plans tailored to patients' medical conditions.
- Gathers pertinent medical information from caregivers, case managers, physicians, and patients.
- Possesses a working knowledge of therapeutic drug levels and common laboratory values.
- Monitors and trends lab values and makes informed pharmaceutical recommendations.
- Serves as a subject matter expert on pharmacotherapy-related matters.
- Monitors ancillary pharmacy personnel for quality and compliance.
- Participates in continuity of care and prepares and dispenses medications.
- Ensures ongoing compliance with laws and regulations.
- Resolves pharmacy patient concerns and provides counseling.
- Monitors and reports medication errors and adverse drug reactions.
- Collaborates with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Reports misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities.
- Interacts with pharmaceutical manufacturers' reps.
- Monitors inventory levels and assumes on-call responsibilities.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
- Current, active pharmacist licensure in the state of practice
- Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of sterile IV admixture and USP 797 and 800 guidelines
- 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in home care, hospital, or other infusion setting
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to participate in physical activity
- Ability to lift and push up to fifty pounds
- Ability to work for an extended period while standing
Language Skills:
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Additional languages preferred
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Pay Range: $115,200 - $158,400 per year
Description of Benefits: Humana offers benefits, including paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel, and accident insurance.