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Job Summary
The Home Infusion Pharmacist is responsible for the clinical management and oversight of parenteral nutrition and other infusion therapies provided in the home setting. This role emphasizes patient assessment, prescribing recommendations, therapy optimization and interdisciplinary collaboration. The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource to providers, patients, and internal teams, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy while supporting quality assurance and continuous performance improvement initiatives.
Clinical Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriateness for home infusion therapy, including review of medical records, laboratory values, nutritional status, and overall clinical condition.
Review and evaluate prescription orders for clinical appropriateness, accuracy, completeness, and safety.
Recommend, initiate, and adjust TPN formulations based on patient-specific clinical needs, laboratory trends, and established practice guidelines.
Communicate with prescribers, dietitians, and nursing staff to clarify orders, recommend therapy modifications, and support ongoing clinical decision-making.
Ensure all prescriptions meet legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards prior to dispensing.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient profiles within the pharmacy system, including diagnoses, lab data, allergies, therapy history, and clinical interventions.
Provide support with sterile compounding activities, including review of compounding records and product verification while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and documentation requirements.
Patient Care & Education Provide patient and caregiver education regarding TPN therapy, including administration expectations, potential adverse effects, monitoring parameters, and adherence to the treatment care plan.
Serve as a clinical point of contact for patient-related concerns, including assessment of reported side effects, line-related issues, or therapy complications.
Support timely clinical intervention in emergent or urgent situations such as adverse drug reactions, suspected infections, or therapy intolerance, escalating as appropriate.
Interdisciplinary & Care Coordination Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, discharge planners, and case managers to facilitate smooth transitions of care from inpatient or outpatient settings to home infusion therapy.
Partner with the billing and reimbursement team to verify insurance coverage requirements, support prior authorization needs, and explore clinically appropriate alternatives when coverage limitations exist.
Operational, Regulatory & Oversight Responsibilities
Maintain knowledge of and comply to USP , state board of pharmacy, and federal regulations as they relate to clinical practice and patient safety.
Assist with pharmaceutical recalls, medication safety reviews, incident and clinical intervention assessments as needed.
Participate in surveys and inspections conducted by authorized regulatory and accreditation agencies, representing clinical pharmacy services.
Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement Document medication errors, adverse events, and near misses for Quality Assurance review.
Report incidents to appropriate management in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Actively participate in the company's Performance Improvement Program, contributing clinical expertise to process improvement and risk mitigation initiatives.
Professional Responsibilities Maintain active pharmacist licensure and complete continuing education aligned with clinical practice, TPN therapy, and regulatory requirements.
Assume on-call responsibilities as required to support patient care continuity.
Oversee pharmacy staff as assigned
Additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as-need basis or determined by management
Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and service excellence.
Required Qualifications PharmD or B.S. Pharmacy
At least two years of related home infusion experience, specifically in managing TPN patients required
Unrestricted active CA Pharmacist license
Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and compounding practices
Knowledge of home infusion therapy equipment and procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Total Rewards
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as professional development, comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary range is from $79 to $90 hourly. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
AmeriPharma's Mission Statement
Our goal is to achieve superior clinical and economic outcomes while maintaining the utmost compassion and care for our patients. It is our joint and individual responsibility daily to demonstrate to outpatients, prescribers, colleagues, and others that We Care!
Physical Requirements
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO Statement
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. AmeriPharma values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or based on disability or any other legally protected class.
Worksite address
orange, CA, 92613, US
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