Clinical Pharmacist - Mount Washington, KY

Deliver advanced pharmaceutical care as a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in home infusion therapy. This direct hire opportunity is based in Mount Washington, KY, and offers the chance to play a pivotal role in preparing, dispensing, and monitoring complex intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous medications for patients receiving care at home. Serving as the core of a multidisciplinary team, you will oversee sterile compounding, adjust medication dosages based on clinical assessments, and provide essential education to both patients and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sterile Compounding: Prepare specialty pharmaceuticals and IV solutions within a sterile, ventilated environment adhering to all state and federal regulations.
• Clinical Monitoring: Evaluate laboratory values, perform pharmacokinetic dosing calculations (e.g., vancomycin), monitor Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), and recommend adjustments to treatment plans. Provide thorough patient counseling regarding specialty medications and address any therapeutic issues with clinical interventions.
• Patient Onboarding & Education: Train patients and caregivers in the use of infusion pumps, sterile techniques, and catheter maintenance for home therapy.
• Care Coordination: Work collaboratively with prescribing physicians, home health nurses, intake, referral services, reimbursement, clinical services, and pharmacy operations teams to ensure effective therapy management and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to State Board of Pharmacy regulations, HIPAA, FDA, DEA, Medicare, ACHC, URAC, OSHA, and other applicable standards.
• Inventory & Shipping: Oversee pharmacy inventory, including refrigerated medications, and coordinate safe and timely delivery of supplies to patients’ homes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in infusion specialty pharmacy
• Experience with IVIg therapy is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of specialty therapy payer requirements, reimbursement processes, and contract obligations
• Current and active Kentucky pharmacist license in good standing
• Familiarity with CareTend pharmacy system preferred

This position offers the opportunity to utilize specialized pharmacy skills in a growing home infusion setting. If you meet the above qualifications and are committed to patient-centered care, apply today to advance your career in clinical pharmacy.