Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time Job at CVS Health (Chandler)

Job Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary Omnicare®, a CVS Health company, is a national leading provider of pharmacy services to the long-term care market, which includes skilled nursing facilities and independent and assisted living communities, addressing the needs of an aging population across the continuum of senior care. As a pharmacist, you will play a critical role in supporting our Omnicare patients, providers and business.

Job Responsibility

Supervise IV and equipment management technician
Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations, and sterile compounding guidelines
Maintain all required IV documentation and clinical monitoring
Fully assess new patients and new orders on existing patients for appropriateness of therapy, high risk medications, allergies, adverse indications or interactions, and other potentially adverse outcomes
Thorough knowledge of prescriber/facility notification process for drug interaction, allergy, and other adverse patient safety situations
Performs accurate dose calculations based on medication, patient condition, volume and administration rates
Program infusion pumps
Consistent and ongoing clinical monitoring of all infusion patients
Thorough knowledge of medication occurrence reporting process
Have a thorough understanding of the Omnicare Long Term Care Pharmacy/Home Infusion Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual and internal pharmacy policies and procedures
Knowledge of other facility infusion therapy manuals if not using the Omnicare Customer Infusion Procedure manual
IV order processing only when technical support unavailable
Excellent care coordination with home health agencies, nursing facilities, physicians, and the IV nurse consultant
Answer drug-related questions as related to IV therapy and management in a timely manner
Communicate with facility consultant pharmacists and clinical staff pharmacists regarding IV patient management
Orient and provide competency assessment for all pharmacists who rotate from oral pharmacy to IV pharmacy and orient and assess competency on all IV technicians and infusion pump technicians, when appropriate
Excellent understanding of the GCPG, formulary initiatives, and Omnicare clinical programs
Review consultant customer action request reports and other reports for facilities at which IV therapy is provided
Maintain a current knowledge if infusion drugs and therapies
Maintain a current knowledge of aseptic technique
Maintain knowledge of currently available infusion devices, products, and supplies
Oversee cleanroom monitoring and pump maintenance
Attend continuing education seminars and annual meetings as provided to maintain clinical pharmacy skills
On-call duties as required
Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be a licensed pharmacist in the state of Arizona, must be active & in good standing
Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Nice to have

At least 2 years of IV experience
Long Term Care pharmacy experience
Management/Leadership in pharmacy Experience
Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified

What we offer

Paid Time Off
Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Program
401K with a company match
generous employee discount at all CVS stores

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Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time

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