Inpatient Telepharmacist - Overnight and Weekend Shifts
About the position CarepathRx transforms hospital pharmacy from a cost center into an active revenue generator through a powerful combination of technology, market-leading pharmacy services and wrap-around services. The Telepharmacist serves multiple hospitals, in multiple states, using technology to maximize the cognitive contributions of clinical pharmacists to quality patient care. The Telepharmacist actively engages with clinicians to enhance the performance of care teams and improve outcomes. The Telepharmacist reviews and approves medication orders, conducts clinical interventions as appropriate, and documents all actions in accordance with the policies and procedures of both PipelineRx and its hospital clients. Responsibilities • Perform telepharmacy duties as required and defined in the company SOP. • Provide telepharmacy services for multiple clients and learn multiple pharmacy information systems (PIS's). • Prioritize, assign, and evaluate the work of assigned clients. • Maintain accurate records and document actions taken. • Maintain confidentiality of information, including HIPAA. • Understand and interpret the laws, regulations, and policies governing the pharmacy operation. • Successfully perform telepharmacy services to assigned clients including remote order entry, order verification, drug verification, and counseling. • Practice pharmacy in a proactive manner and follow policies and procedures as contracted with client. • Provide drug information to clients by answering all drug related questions and give clinical therapeutic recommendations. • Counsel patients, nurses, and medical staff on proper use of medications. • Investigate and take appropriate actions(s) to resolve any medication variances to Director of Quality Services within 48 hours of notification. • Learn multiple hospital pharmacy information systems. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with fellow medical professionals and patients. • Work simultaneously with VPNs, various pharmacy information systems (PIS's), as well as automation systems and basic computer programs. Requirements • Degree in Pharmacy (B.S Pharmacy or PharmD.) • 2+ years' experience in a hospital inpatient setting preferred. • Valid Pharmacist license issued by the governing State Board of Pharmacy. • Multiple state licenses and willingness to serve clients in multiple states, focusing on states in the MidWest/West Region of the US. • A working knowledge of formulary policies, pharmacy and therapeutics policy and procedures. • Effective communications skills, both written and verbal. • Demonstrated customer service skills. • Working knowledge of client/server applications. • Proficiency with office technology tools, to include MS Office 2000 or later (esp. Excel and Word), Google Drive, internet, and email. Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective 1st of the month following date of hire. • Flexible spending. • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability. • Voluntary benefits. • 401(k). • Paid Time Off. • Paid holidays. Apply tot his job