A clinical pharmacist specializing in home infusion is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring complex intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous medications. This role serves as the pivotal connection within a multidisciplinary team, overseeing sterile compounding, medication dosage adjustments, and providing essential education to patients and caregivers to support effective treatment management.
Location:
- Baldwinsville, NY
Key Responsibilities:
- Sterile Compounding: Prepare specialty pharmaceuticals and IV solutions in a sterile, ventilated environment in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Clinical Monitoring: Assess laboratory values, perform pharmacokinetic dosing calculations (such as for vancomycin), monitor Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), and adjust treatments accordingly. Offer detailed patient counseling and education on specialty medications and treatment plans.
- Patient Onboarding & Education: Instruct patients and caregivers on infusion pump usage, sterile technique practices, and catheter maintenance for home care.
- Care Coordination: Work closely with prescribing physicians, home health nurses, and cross-functional teams including intake, referral services, reimbursement, clinical services, and pharmacy operations to ensure continuity of care and minimize hospital readmissions.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to regulations from the State Board of Pharmacy, HIPAA, FDA, DEA, Medicare, ACHC, URAC, OSHA, and other relevant agencies.
- Inventory & Shipping: Manage pharmacy inventory including refrigerated items and ensure safe, timely packaging and delivery of medications and supplies to patients' homes.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in infusion specialty pharmacy.
- Experience with IVIg is advantageous.
- Familiarity with specialty therapy payer requirements, reimbursement processes, and contract obligations.
- Current NY pharmacist license in good standing.
- Experience using CareTend system.
This direct hire opportunity offers the chance to engage in a specialized pharmacy practice with meaningful patient impact. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and contribute to high-quality home infusion pharmacy care.
Compensation for this position ranges from $60.00 to $70.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement