Remote Pharmacist Job at Encompass Health (Columbia, South Carolina)

Job Description

Valued for your Expertise as a Pharmacist. Are you a dedicated and skilled pharmacist seeking a career that aligns with your values? Encompass Health, the nation's leading provider of in-patient rehabilitation, welcomes committed and skilled pharmacists seeking meaningful careers close to home and heart. As a Remote Pharmacist, you will support multiple hospitals each with a daily census of 30- 60 patients. This role uses ACEIT and various medication processes to assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with each of these hospitals concerning their policies, protocols and procedures. If you're passionate about leveraging pharmaceutical knowledge for positive impacts and professional fulfillment, explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Job Responsibility

Obtains census and confirmed admissions from Virtual Admission Board (VAB) from each of the facilities
Uses Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare basic documents and analysis
Uses remote connectivity to access clinical systems for all hospitals serviced
Understands and can demonstrate the use of Powerchart and PharmNet to enter, verify and manage medication orders
Uses appropriate online resources to research and respond to drug information questions
Reviews system alerts for drug interactions, allergies, order & therapy duplications, over-dose range, and renal dosing and follows appropriate process to resolve issues
Documents clinical intervention, which may include, but not limited to, renal dosing, vancomycin dosing, and explanation of medications issues and determine if follow-up is necessary
Complies with individual hospital reporting requirements to communicate resolved and ongoing issues with hospital-based pharmacists
Demonstrates familiarity with the drugs that are formulary and non-formulary at each hospital serviced and provides the names of cost-effective formulary medications when asked for a recommendation by a physician
Reviews TNF orders and converts to valid product order when possible
Manages all generated protected health information in a manner consistent with the privacy rule as outlined in HIPPAA
Calculates appropriate dose and interval for drugs requiring pharmacokinetic monitoring
Calculates and/or reviews creatinine clearance and recommends appropriate dosing based on renal function
Applies individual hospital policies, protocols/procedures and process to each specific hospital's environment, during documentation and verification of medications
Evaluates reported lab values in determining appropriateness of medication therapy
Determines if the medication list provided with the patient is appropriate to use according to each hospital's protocol, and accurately document transfer/discharge, home and ER medication lists into Cerner in a timely manner. Identifies problem issues and alerts verification pharmacist
Reviews controlled substance orders for appropriate dosing, duplication, and duration of therapy

Requirements

Licensed in good standing by the State Pharmacy Board. For the State in which the hospital is located
Successful completion of a degree from an accredited pharmacy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency
Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience

What we offer

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families
Generous paid time off that accrues over time
Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts

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