Pharmacist - Home Care jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

Pharmacist - Home Care compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and pharmaceutical supplies per physician's instructions for patients in a home care setting. Provides consultation and answers inquires from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use. Being a Pharmacist - Home Care maintains all required documentation and data on prescriptions, inventory, and patients. Adheres to JCAHO standards for Home Care and complies with all regulatory guidelines and procedures. Additionally, Pharmacist - Home Care requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager or supervisor. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Pharmacist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Staff Pharmacist
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Petersburg, FL FULL_TIME
  • PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

    Processes and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals to dialysis patients in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations and applicable standards of practice. Ensures the highest level of quality in provision of pharmacy services

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Reviews, interprets and dispenses prescriptions issued by physician ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.
    • Ensures compliance with all pertinent company standard operating procedures and policies and all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
    • Maintains established quality assurance procedures, security of all prescription medication, and appropriate disposal of materials, adhering to infection-control protocols, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
    • Ensures accuracy of prescription, identifies inconsistencies, and imitates appropriate action to correct identified problems.
    • Follows up with the appropriate staff and agencies to ensure that problems are resolved and corrected as required.
    • Identifies, recommends and implements process improvements and efficiencies as appropriate.
    • Responsible for all tasks and actions related to Schedule II medications prior to shipping.
    • Manages work queues

      • Ensures functions performed by junior staff have been reviewed.
      • Verifies the preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, order entries, and charges.
      • Acts as a resource for staff providing informal guidance, direction and advice through correct processes, procedures, and pertinent regulations.
    • Makes professional decisions regarding therapy management, often requiring the use of query reports.

      • Maintains pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory, using the Pharmacy Management software, ensuring accuracy of data at all times.
      • Tracks patient data, such as patient name, prescribed medication, and cost
      • For drug recalls, runs a report to determine the names of any patients who have received the drug(s).
    • Provides clinical consultation to internal personnel and/or patients regarding medication.

      • Answers questions and provides information to patients and internal personnel on drug interaction, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
      • Resolves issues that arise when patient is out of medication
    • Maintains current pharmaceutical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
    • Works with junior staff with pharmacy inventory, ensuring that it is maintained at all times.
    • Removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory.
    • Provides recommendations to healthcare providers and patients. Consults with patient and physician regarding over the counter products, side effects, and dosages, ensuring accuracy of information at all times.
    • May provide work direction to per diem or temporary staff as needed.
    • Responsible for receiving drug deliveries and signing invoices confirming correct control substances delivered.
    • Mentor other staff as applicable.
    • On call services as required.
    • Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
    • Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Ability to both sit and stand for long periods of time
    • Ability to work on computers for long periods of time
    • Ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds

    EDUCATION:

    • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy required; Advanced Degree preferred
    • Appropriate state licensure required

    EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:        

    • One year directly related work experience preferred.
    • Strong clinical background chronic kidney disease patients preferred.
    • Knowledge of current Pharmacy Law.
    • Continuing education in chronic kidney disease.
    • Mail order and/or retail experience helpful.
    • Ability to meet deadlines.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
    • Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Office Applications and pharmacy management systems.

    EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

    Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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Clinical Pharmacist
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Petersburg, FL FULL_TIME
  • POSITION FEATURES:This is a hybrid position located in St. Petersburg FL. The requirement would be come into the office 1 week and the next you are working from home. You will rotate weekly working fr...
  • 3 Days Ago

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OTA/COTA- Home Health Care
  • Pinnacle Home Care
  • Petersburg, FL PART_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARYThe Occupational Therapist Assistant provides skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to clients in their homes under the supervision of the Occupational Therapis...
  • 1 Month Ago

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PBM / Managed Care Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy Careers
  • Saint Petersburg, FL FULL_TIME
  • We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacist with expertise in Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) and Managed Care. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing medicatio...
  • 7 Days Ago

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RN - Registered Nurse - Home Health care
  • Providence Home Care of Florida
  • Saint Petersburg, FL FULL_TIME
  • We have an immediate need for experienced Home Health RNs to cover our Pinellas territory. This is a PRN position for VISITS NOT SHIFT. PRN, Flexible schedule, Competitive wages, One on One patient ca...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) FT or PRN for VA Home Care
  • Pinnacle Home Care - Pinellas
  • Pinellas County, FL FULL_TIME
  • Pinnacle Home Care is hiring an RN to help provide Home Health Care services to our VA patients throughout Pinellas County, FL. At Pinnacle Home Care, we understand the demands of the home health care...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Oncology Pharmacist
  • A-Line Staffing Solutions
  • Tampa, FL
  • Job Description Job Description A-Line Staffing is now hiring a remote Oncology Pharmacist with a major health plan comp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Pharmacist PRN
  • HCA
  • Largo, FL
  • Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist PRN you want with your current employer? ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Pharmacist, Per Diem/Pool
  • Centerwell
  • Tampa, FL
  • **Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** Job Description Summary The Market Pool Staff Rel...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Pharmacist, Per Diem/Pool
  • Centerwell
  • Plant City, FL
  • **Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** Job Description Summary The Market Pool Staff Rel...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist - Per Diem
  • Kindred Healthcare
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service e...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy
  • The Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc
  • Tampa, FL
  • Job Summary Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, responsible for accurate and...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacist - Registered
  • Costco
  • Clearwater, FL
  • Job Description Dispenses prescription medications in high volume pharmacy. For additional information about pay ranges,...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Pharmacist, Per Diem/Pool
  • Humana Inc.
  • Tampa, FL
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Job Description Summary The Market Pool Staff Relief ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2015 census estimate, the population was 257,083, making it the fifth-most populous city in Florida and the largest in the state that is not a county seat (the city of Clearwater is the seat of Pinellas County). St. Petersburg is the second-largest city in the Tampa Bay Area, after Tampa. Together with Clearwater, these cities comprise the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, the second-largest in Florida with a population of around 2.8 million. St. Petersburg is located on the Pinellas pen...
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Income Estimation for Pharmacist - Home Care jobs
$129,189 to $139,674
Saint Petersburg, Florida area prices
were up 1.1% from a year ago

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