Job Description

Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a rewarding place to work!

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.

PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees:

● Competitive Pay

● 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%

● Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

● Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

● Employer Paid Life Insurance

● Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance

● Paid Vacation Time Off

● Paid Holidays

● Referral Incentives

● Employee Assistance Programs

● Employee Discounts

● Fun Company Events

Description of Responsibilities

The Pharmacist is responsible for regulatory pharmacy compliance, patient safety, clinical patient management and communication with patient, caregivers, and physicians. The Pharmacist coordinates and supervises in the delivery of pharmacy services to patients at home. This includes compounding, quality improvement, dispensing, drug information and clinical monitoring activities.

Reporting Relationship

General Manager

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Rotating weekends and on-call based out of Torrance

Responsibilities Include the Following:

1. The Pharmacist receives physician orders (written and verbal), and evaluates the appropriateness of these orders for dosage, drug choice, potential drug interactions, route of administration and stability.

2. Ensure that pharmaceuticals are accurately compounded and dispensed in accordance with pharmacy protocols and physician orders.

3. Available to patients for drug counseling or for drug consulting and resolves concerns and complaints.

4. Orders appropriate laboratory test(s) to monitor the effectiveness of therapy and to minimize the potential of toxic levels of drug. Also notifies the physician of all abnormal laboratory test results, and will document this communication in the patient’s progress notes. The communication can be either or both by telephone or facsimile transmission (as long as the fax clearly identifies the abnormal results).

5. Communicate with medical professionals with regard to patient status and response to medication, and when necessary to resolve patient issues.

6. Contacts the physician to discuss alternatives in cases where drug interactions or stability makes the orders inappropriate. Discuss alternatives in cases where the appropriateness of dosage, drug choice or route of administration will not, in the Pharmacist’s judgment, be in the patient’s best interest.

7. The Clinical Pharmacist works with the office staff to arrange delivery times, coordinate care, quantify delivery amounts and arrange for and set up the infusion pump (if applicable).

8. Assume on-call responsibilities in accordance with pharmacy guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.

2. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.

3. Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.

4. Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.

5. CPR+ experience is a plus.

• Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction.
• Must have good organizational skills and be able to work across interdisciplinary boarders.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy degree is preferred.
• Additional training in an accredited Pharmacy Residency program is of benefit.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a hospital or home health infusion service providing direct patient care is required.
• Prior experience working with managed care environments is a benefit.
• Member of a professional society is recommended (i.e., ASHP, ASPEN, APHA).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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