Staff Pharmacist - Phoenix, Arizona

A clinical pharmacist role is available specializing in home infusion therapy, focusing on preparing, dispensing, and monitoring complex intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous medications. This position serves as a crucial member of a multidisciplinary team, overseeing sterile compounding, dosing adjustments, and patient education to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: Approximately 8-12 weeks, starting ASAP
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• On-call rotation may be required

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare specialty pharmaceuticals and IV solutions in a sterile environment compliant with all relevant regulations.
• Monitor labs, calculate pharmacokinetic dosing (e.g., vancomycin), and adjust Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) therapies.
• Provide comprehensive counseling and education to patients and caregivers on medication use, infusion pumps, sterile techniques, and catheter maintenance.
• Coordinate care with physicians, home health nurses, and pharmacy teams to support seamless therapy management and minimize hospital readmissions.
• Ensure compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations and federal standards including HIPAA, FDA, DEA, Medicare, and OSHA.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including refrigerated products, and prepare medications for timely and safe delivery to patients’ homes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 1 to 3 years experience in infusion specialty pharmacy or hospital pharmacy with responsibilities in the IV room.
• Experience with IVIg preferred.
• Understanding of specialty therapy payer requirements, reimbursement, and contract obligations.
• Current and good standing pharmacist licenses in Arizona and Texas.
• Familiarity with CareTend system is beneficial.

This contract opportunity offers the chance to apply specialized pharmacy skills in a home infusion setting with a supportive team environment. Candidates ready to contribute to patient-centered care and complex medication management are encouraged to apply.