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The Pharmacist is a licensed professional who is responsible for the safe and appropriate dissemination of pharmacy services including medications and pertinent supplies. The Pharmacist also monitors the flow of activities in the pharmacy department including the processing of medication orders, sterile compounding preparation, order assembly, and inventory while ensuring proper documentation and compliance with all One Infusion policies and procedures, pharmacy practice professional standards (e.g., USP 797/800) and applicable regulatory agencies such as Accreditation Counsel for Home Care (ACHC).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains a working knowledge of sterile IV admixtures, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set forth by USP 797/800.
- Determines, designs and monitors care plans that are unique and tailored specifically to the medical condition of the patient.
- Gathers all pertinent medical information from caregivers, case managers, physicians, and patients to determine suitability for home care services according to policies and procedures set forth by One Infusion Pharmacy as well as established pharmacy practice guidelines.
- Possesses a working knowledge of therapeutic drug levels and common laboratory values and is proficient in performing advanced pharmaceutical calculations.
- Monitors and trends lab values that are pertinent to a drug regimen and can make informed pharmaceutical recommendations and regimen adjustments to the ordering physician, nurse and/or patient based on established pharmacokinetic principles.
- Serves as the subject matter expert on all pharmacotherapy related matters and educates other One Infusion staff including nurses, pharmacy technicians as well as patients and caregivers.
- Monitors the activities of ancillary pharmacy personnel to quality and compliance with established pharmacy protocols and physician orders.
- Actively participates in continuity of care to and from home and other patient care settings. The pharmacist prepares and dispenses medications in a manner consistent with USP 797/800 as well as company policies and procedures. The pharmacist conducts quality control by inspecting the final preparation prior to delivery ensuring accuracy of concentration, quantity, stability, and labeling.
- Ensures ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations (e.g. DEA, BOP, ACHC,) so that the pharmacy meets or exceeds accreditation standards.
- Resolves pharmacy patient concerns and complaints and provides pharmacy patient counseling as needed.
- Monitors and reports medication errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient adherence issues, conducting patient profile monitoring as necessary.
- Collaborates with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, communicating patient status and response to medication, as well as resolve patient issues, while documenting all interventions in a timely manner.
- Reports all misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer and/or supervisor.
- Interact with pharmaceutical manufacturers’ reps as needed to maintain current knowledge of pharmaceutical products and to manage changes to formulary.
- Monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies, monitoring for market shortages and product recalls as well as maintaining perpetual inventory of controlled substances when required by company policy.
- Assumes on-call responsibilities in accordance with pharmacy guidelines and company policy and procedures.
- Reports product incidents as required in accordance with pharmacy policy and Performance Improvement Coordinator.
- Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
- Participates in pharmacy committees, in-service education programs, and professional organizations as requested or directed by the Pharmacy Director.
- Completes continuing education programs as required for position duties and licensure requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Regulatory Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
- Current, active pharmacist licensure (Pharm.D., Rph) in state of practice.
- Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of sterile IV admixture and is well versed In USP 797 and 800 guidelines.
- 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in home care, hospital, or other infusion setting.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to participate in physical activity.
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Ability to lift and push up to fifty pounds without restriction.
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Ability to work for an extended period while standing and being involved in physical activity.
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Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
Language Skills
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$115,200 - $158,400 per year
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
About Us
About OneHome: OneHome coordinates a full range of post-acute care ranging from home health, infusion therapy and durable medical equipment services at patients’ homes. OneHome’s patient focused model creates one integrated point of accountability that coordinates with physicians, hospitals and health plans serving more than one million health plan members nationwide. OneHome was acquired by Humana in 2021 to advance value-based care. Our culture is inclusive, diverse, and above all, caring. It is important to us that our employees are engaged, supported and fairly treated. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the health and financial well-being of you and your family.
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
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It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.