IV Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time Job at CVS Health (Cheshire)

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 Supervise IV and equipment management technicians while ensuring the continuation of pharmacy management’s goals and objectives within the dispensing pharmacy.

Job Responsibility

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
this includes making certain that all pharmacists and technicians rotating into the IV room have completed the approved Omnicare Infusion Training Program
Maintain knowledge of currently available infusion devices, products, and supplies
Oversee cleanroom monitoring and pump maintenance
Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
Other duties as assigned
Job duties may vary by location, including covering other areas in the pharmacy workflow

Requirements

BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing
3 years infusion therapy experience which MUST include clinical management of patients
At least two (2) years of long term care experience
Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently to plan, develop and coordinate pharmacy activities
Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex topics using reasoning abilities to apply advanced mathematical concepts and draw valid conclusions
Bachelor's Degree - Required

Nice to have

At least two (2) years of long term care experience
Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified

What we offer

medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs
other resources

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