Kaiser Permanente · 20 hours ago
MD - Admixture Pharmacist SH-OC
Gaithersburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expKaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization seeking an MD - Admixture Pharmacist to oversee and participate in the preparation of sterile products and coordinate IV admixture services. The role involves preparing and distributing sterile products, monitoring drug therapy, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing education to pharmacy staff and patients.
Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Prepares, procures, packages, stores and distributes sterile products and supplies for oncology, clinic, Home IV and antigen patients within established procedures and legal requirements. These therapies include, but are not limited to: antibiotics, antineoplastics, total parenteral nutrition, small and large volume parenterals, pain medications, sterile ophthalmic preparations and allergen extract preparations, where applicable. Documents responsibility by signing prescriptions, batch sheets and other forms
Reviews physician orders and provides drug information and pharmacokinetic advice when needed. Functions in the chemotherapy, I.V. drugs and antigen distribution system for home, infusion center, SNF or medical center clinic use
Monitors drug therapy, lab tests, confers with medical staff providers and suggests changes in drug therapy, drug utilization or therapy monitoring methods as appropriate. Documents all clinical interventions and quality problems using the approved methods
Explains procedures of the I.V. program to a patient or family member and counsels on their medications. Distributes drugs, flushing and delivery system educational materials to the patient or family member
Orders and maintains drug, supply, and equipment inventories for the delivery of the admixture and antigen service. Maintains work area to ensure storage and work areas are clean and organized for a safe work environment. Resolves drug, supply and equipment problems as needed
Demonstrates professional competency in accordance with current sterile compounding standards and participates in ACPE accredited continuing education programs. Assists in the training and education of pharmacy technicians, students and residents
Provides direction to the pharmacy staff in resolving professional and/or clinical problems, trains employees in new procedures and techniques, monitors department staff for errors and adherence to the established department procedures
Demonstrates proficiency in operating automated systems for prescription order entry, patient profile review or retrieval of clinical or statistical data. Maintains proper records related to medication/supply charts, controlled prescription record keeping and other legal and department records and procedures. Demonstrated proficiency with the pumps used in oncology and Home Infusion, where applicable
Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives and contributes to team or departmental projects directed toward the achievement of decreased costs, improved service efficiency and patient outcomes
Assures compliance to all regulatory rules and regulations and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures to include but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), State Boards of Pharmacy, HIPAA, Principles of Responsibility, Proper use of Kaiser Permanente personal computers and applications
Provides after hours pager coverage as required
Performs special duties and projects as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum One (1) year of home infusion or hospital admixture experience required
BS in Pharmacy or Pharm D required
Pharmacist License (Maryland)
Experience with computerized pharmacy systems and IV manual and automated equipment
Ability to communicate pleasantly and effectively with members and coworkers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of aseptic technique
Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical dosage forms and nomenclature and calculations required
Basic accounting and purchasing skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to perform under pressure
Knowledge of the customer focused service requirements of the organization
Preferred
Board certification in specialty or Home Infusion certification preferred
Company
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48M2018-07-17Grant· $0.08M
2014-08-05Grant· $7.4M
Leadership Team
Gregory Adams
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
James L. Robinson III
Senior Vice President/Area Manager
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