Infusion Pharmacist - Per Diem
Location: Auburn Maine
Description: BioScrip is currently interviewing Infusion Pharmacist - Per Diem right now, this career will be placed in Maine. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. BioScrip, Inc. is one of the nations leading specialty infusion and home healthcare companies! BioScrips focus is clinical excellence and improving the quality of our patients lives. With over 3,800 employees able to service 48 states, BioScrip has externally-qualified Centers of Excellence built around specific clinical conditions and therapies. Ours is a fast-paced dynamic work environ! ment with room for new ideas and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a wide array of welfare benefits as well as Tuition Reimbursement and a 401(k) plan with an employer match.
Due to our exceptional growth and success, we are recruiting for a well-qualified Infusion Pharmacist to join our team in Auburn, ME !
SUMMARY
Performs the duties of a pharmacist working in an infusion pharmacy in compliance with policy
and state regulations. Acts as supervising pharmacist when the Pharmacy Manager is not
present in the pharmacy. Works in cooperation with all other branch departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Has solid knowledge of and guarantees compliance with: state and federal regulations,
accrediting body standards, BioScrip policies and procedures! , and standards of
performance.
2. Maintains distribut! ive, sterile compounding, and clinical competency in compliance to policy
and sufficient to meet pharmacy standards for patient safety and effective therapy;
compounds, dispenses and performs clinical activities to these standards.
3. Supervises pharmacy support personnel, which includes activities performed, work
allocation between staff, and work performance (quality and quantity of work).
4. Delegates aspects of the practice of pharmacy to a pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician
within the parameters of their job description.
5. Provides direct supervision to pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians working with the
pharmacist. Direct supervision means that the supervising pharmacist has reviewed the
prescription or drug order prior to its being dispensed, has verified the final product, and is
immediately available on the premises to direct the work of interns and technicians and
respond to questions or problems.
6. Impl! ements policy and regulatory required record systems and processes for the pharmacy.
7. Maintains compliance to the BioScrip formulary.
8. Practices the concept of clean claims through compliance to proper pharmacy billing
procedures.
9. Works with supervisory staff to continually develop and implement ideas for delivering high
quality, cost-effective services.
10. Participates in the pharmacy on-call rotation.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervision of pharmacy interns, technicians, and other support staff.
- May assume leadership role for the department in the absence of a Manager.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable
accommodation.
- The employee is frequently required to! stand, walk, sit, reach outward, and handle/finger.
- The emplo! yee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder, climb, crawl, squat, kneel
- The employee must be able to frequently push/pull 15lbs or less and occasionally push/pull
- The employee must be able to lift/carry up to 15lbs frequently and up to 35lbs occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable
accommodation.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment or in a clean room.
- Chemotherapy is compounded on site; compliance with all safety procedures required.
- May occasionally be exposed to moving mechan! ical parts.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred. Current pharmacist licensure in
good standing in state of practice. A minimum of 1 year of experience directly related to the
duties and responsibilities specified required. Must have valid drivers license and maintain a
driving record which meets companys standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required,
with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Works independently; demonstrates leadership in the practice of pharmacy.
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.!
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability! to work effectively with branch
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures; developing and
- Knowledge of accreditation standards and requirements.
- Knowledge of computerized information systems.
- Knowledge of infusion pharmacy reimbursement: state, federal and commercial.
- Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of local, state, federal, and other regulations; knowledge of regulations and legal
- Ability to maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret pharmacy and clinical information appropriate to duties and
responsibilities assigned. Ability to operate information systems, follow policy, complete required
for! ms, and prepare reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from referral sources, managers, patients, employees, payors and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as pharmaceutical calculations, discounts,
percentages, and volume. Ability to read and interpret compounding, inventory, and delivery
documents.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of abstract variables.
BioScrip is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, color, race, ancestry, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, legally protected medical condition, or any other b! asis prohibited by applicable law. Background checks and drug screens a! re part of our hiring process. AA/EOE, M/F/D/V.
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This career starts available on: Sat, 22 Feb 2014 13:53:17 GMT