Staff Pharmacist
Location: Ellicott City Maryland
Description: Equinox Healthcare (an AxelaCare company) is currently seeking to employ Staff Pharmacist right now, this job will be placed in Maryland. More complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below.
- Opportunity Snapshot*
This role offers you the opportunity to play an influential and visible role as our company grows! Equinox Healthcare is searching for individuals who believe in their ability to provide the skills needed for this position. In this role, you will need to be able to adjust to change and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to succeed in our employee-focused company culture. Every employee is empowered to do whatever it takes to get the job done and at the center ! of our core values are our patients.
The successful candid! ate will be able to:
- Coordinate and facilitate new referrals/admissions through collaboration with nursing, customer service and distribution.
- Review, receive/verify all new patient orders and documents the same on the respective order form.
- Assist the physician and other healthcare professionals involved in planning and implementing patient care in the home to ensure safe and effective drug therapy.
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs.
- Assist the physician and nursing staff in setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy and establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy.
- Monitor the outcomes from drug therapy by collecting, evaluating and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data other pertinent patient information.
- Communicate the results of therape! utic drug monitoring activities to the physician, nursing and other appropriate persons.
- Program infusion control devices as indicated.
- Provide consultation and answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use.
- Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient/client record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Supervise, coordinate and/or participate in the preparation of sterile admixtures, dispense all pharmaceutical and related supplies and equipment in accordance with federal, state and local laws and standards of practice which govern the profession of pharmacy.
- Process and check all medications, supplies and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.
- Maintain pharmacy records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Participate in on-call rotatio! n.
What Else You'll Bring to the Table
In addition to the competencies detailed above, you'll need:
- A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (PharmD is highly desirable) with a minimum of 3-5 years pharmacy operations and clinical practice experience in home infusion therapy.
- Currently licensed as a registered pharmacist in state of employment and other states as required by law.
- Possess a strong knowledge base in intravenous admixture and clinical aspects of home infusion therapy.
- Possess the necessary supervisory/management skills and/or experience to supervise the pharmacy operations of home infusion therapy.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
- Possess good organizational and time-management skills. Possess the ability and initiative to plan for and complete daily activities with minimal direction.
What's in It for You
Great work environ! ment -- we understand the importance of investing in the right people, infrastructure, and culture. We take pride in fostering a positive employee environment with employee growth and development a priority.
Work/life balance -- we are committed to helping you balance work with the other commitments in your life, and we'll make sure your workload is realistic. At the same time, we'll look to you to remain flexible when the situation calls for it.
We are very proud of the fact that AxelaCare employees are so engaged in our model of compassionate care that they have recommended friends & previous coworkers to join the AxelaCare team. Balancing your life and work at AxelaCare is fully realistic… it isn’t simply a slogan.
Excellent compensation -- in order to attract and retain top talent, we're proud to offer competitive pay and generous benefits.
More About Your Role
To be sure we're providing a complete picture, here are some additional details ! about your role.
To excel in this role you will have the ability ! to combine business insights with technical expertise. You also will need to take a hands-on approach and contribute beyond your job description, as everyone at AxelaCare does. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Staff Pharmacist, you will:
- Provide input regarding strategic direction as well as tactical solutions for how we best serve our patients.
- Employ excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage expectations.
- Communicate effectively with strategic business units and their staff, both one-on-one and in group settings.
- Embrace the AxelaCare vision and mission; we believe you will be in a position to influence our company for years to come.
If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Criminal / background investigation is required. Qualified individuals with a disability and veterans are encourage! d to apply. EOE/AA.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Equinox Healthcare (an AxelaCare company).
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This job starts available on: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:30:26 GMT