Staff Pharmacist in Glendale, AZ
Job Description
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A home infusion clinical pharmacist plays a vital role in preparing, dispensing, and monitoring complex intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous medications for patients receiving care at home. This position serves as the central hub of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe medication use through sterile compounding, dose adjustments, and comprehensive patient education.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare specialty pharmaceuticals and IV solutions in a sterile, ventilated environment adhering to all state and federal regulations.
- Assess lab values, perform pharmacokinetic dosing calculations (e.g., vancomycin), and monitor Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) therapy.
- Provide detailed counseling to patients and caregivers on specialty medications, infusion pumps, sterile techniques, and catheter maintenance.
- Collaborate with prescribing physicians, home health nurses, and pharmacy teams to coordinate patient care and minimize hospital readmissions.
- Maintain compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations, HIPAA, FDA, DEA, Medicare, ACHC, URAC, OSHA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Manage pharmacy inventory, including refrigerated products, and prepare medications and supplies for safe, timely home delivery.
- Utilize CareTend system for clinical and operational documentation.
Qualifications & Desired Experience:
- AZ and TX pharmacist licenses current and in good standing.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in infusion specialty pharmacy or hospital pharmacy with primary responsibilities in an IV room.
- Experience with IVIg therapy is a plus.
- Familiarity with specialty therapy payer requirements, reimbursement processes, and contract obligations.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and patients.
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
- On-call rotation may be required
Location: Glendale, AZ
This position is a contract assignment starting ASAP through 8-12 weeks, offering a dynamic opportunity to apply specialized clinical pharmacy skills in home infusion care.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.
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