Staff Pharmacist in Chandler, AZ

A home infusion clinical pharmacist is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring complex intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous medications for patients, serving as a vital link within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role focuses on sterile compounding, clinical monitoring, patient education, and care coordination to ensure effective and safe therapy management.

Location: Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Contract (8-12 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• May require participation in an on-call rotation

Responsibilities:

• Prepare specialty pharmaceuticals and IV solutions in a sterile, ventilated environment adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Assess lab values, perform pharmacokinetic dosing calculations (e.g., vancomycin), monitor Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Provide comprehensive patient counseling and education on specialty medications, infusion pumps, sterile techniques, and catheter maintenance.
• Collaborate with prescribing physicians, home health nurses, and internal teams to ensure seamless therapy management and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including State Board of Pharmacy, HIPAA, FDA, DEA, Medicare, ACHC, URAC, and OSHA.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including refrigerated products, and ensure safe, timely medication delivery to patients’ homes.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience in infusion specialty pharmacy or hospital pharmacy with primary responsibilities in the IV room.
• IVIg experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of specialty therapy payer requirements, reimbursement processes, and contract obligations.
• Current, active pharmacist license in Arizona and Texas in good standing.
• Familiarity with CareTend system preferred.

This contract role offers an excellent opportunity to apply specialized clinical skills in a dynamic environment supporting patients requiring infusion therapies. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this immediate start contract.