Home Infusion Pharmacist

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Our vision for healthcare starts with you. As we continue to grow and evolve our OptumRx Infusion Pharmacy business, we are looking to build a strong network of talented Pharmacists, who share our mission helping people live healthier lives and making the healthcare system work for everyone. We are actively looking to engage with qualified candidates for future openings at our Home Infusion Pharmacy sites across the country. If you are interested in a career with us and are open to working within any of the included locations, we are interested in connecting.
Variable shifts Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm. This position will work 5 days a week in the branch. Will be required to participate in the On-call Pharmacist rotation. IV compounding experience is a plus.
Must live within a commutable distance to one of the following Home Infusion Pharmacy locations: Jacksonville, FL / Tampa, FL / Miramar, FL / Marietta, GA / Huntsville, AL
Primary Responsibilities:

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  Reviews medication orders and evaluates appropriateness and completeness of orders with consideration given to the special needs and behaviors of the specific age group served. Obtains patient prescription and assists physician, as necessary, in formulating prescriptions and monitoring regimen. Enters medication orders into the computer system and dispenses medications in an accurate and timely manner in appropriate quantities based on stability, compatibility of the drug and age specific needs of the patient. Verifies all prescriptions not directly received from the physician or the physician's agent
  
  
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  Assesses the patient at the initiation of drug therapy, develops a patient care plan and drug monitoring regimen and monitors the patient according to the care plan throughout the course of therapy
  
  
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  Communicates with physicians in suggesting alternate or modified drug therapy programs that are the most cost effective. Communicates with the patient, physician, nursing staff, pharmacists and other members of the health care team regarding patient status, response to therapy and clinical objectives to ensure clinical outcomes is met
  
  
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  Coordinates with nursing staff to assure the most cost-effective method of delivery is utilized to achieve expected outcome
  
  
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  Information is input into the computerized software system to ensure accurate and timely dispensing and billing
  
  
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  Coordinates the drug preparation work of pharmacy technician and checks the accuracy of that work prior to releasing the medications for distribution. Accurately checks medications prepared by pharmacy technicians
  
  
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  Where applicable, compounds pharmaceuticals in an aseptic fashion according to literature guidelines. Compounds specialty drug products. Uses aseptic technique when compounding sterile drug products. Completes accurate documentation of items compounded and repackaged. Is familiar with, and strives to meet, various guidelines and recommendations as put forth by various governing bodies
  
  
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  Is knowledgeable with regards to the proper use and handling of sterile and hazardous medications. Compounds and handles sterile and hazardous medications in accordance with established guidelines and regulations (i.e. USP )
  
  
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  Ensures compliance with all FDA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, OSHA and other regulatory standards. Follows all department policies and procedures. Participates in department staff meetings and other functions required in the department, maintains license, continuing education and competencies as required by the appropriate regulatory agency and department
  
  
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  Complies with all applicable Federal, State pharmacy rules and regulations related to dispensing, controlled substances, etc
  
  
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  Ensures that all manufacturer requirements for REMS and/or other requirements are met when dispensing and/or shipping drugs
  
  
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  Provide oversight of the safety; appropriateness, and effectiveness of the pharmaceutical care provide to patients (consumers) as it relates to specialty products dispensed
  
  
  You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
  Required Qualifications:
  
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    BS in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
    
    
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    Current, unrestricted Pharmacist License in the state of FL, GA or AL
    
    
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    1+ years of Pharmacist experience
    
    
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    Computer proficient especially with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word)
    
    
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    Knowledgeable of the variety and complexity of pharmaceuticals, the types of medication orders and be able to fill medication orders accurately and in a timely manner
    
    
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    Proficient in clinical patient monitoring
    
    
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    Availability to participate in the Pharmacist on call rotation
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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      PGY-1 Residency training
      
      
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      Home Infusion experience
      
      
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      Experience with sterile compounding
      
      
      If the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years.
      To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
      Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.
      At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
      Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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