Infusion Pharmacist - Deer Valley, AZ
Company: Optum
Location: El Mirage
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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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. -
Primary Responsibilities:
Dispense unit doses, specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, IV,
enteral and related supplies following state and federal
regulations and company policies and procedures
Compound medications using appropriate components, supplies, and
sterile/ventilated environment
Process, pack and ship outgoing pharmacy orders, ensuring drug,
related supplies, and patient collateral (education materials) are
included
Perform drug/supply ordering and inventory/warehouse duties,
including proper storage of drugs and supplies and appropriate
refrigeration of perishable product, monitor and adjust/calibrate
pharmacy equipment, fill dispensing units
Review medication orders and evaluates appropriateness and
completeness of orders with consideration given to the special
needs and behaviors of the specific age group served
Verify all prescriptions not directly received from the prescriber
or physician's agent
Provides oversight of the safety, appropriateness, and
effectiveness of the pharmaceutical care provided to patients
(consumers) as it relates to specialty products dispensed
Assess the patient at the initiation of drug therapy, develop a
patient care plan and drug monitoring regimen, and monitor the
patient according to the care plan throughout the course of
therapy
Communicate with the patient, physician, nursing staff, other
pharmacists, and other members of the health care team regarding
patient status, response to therapy, and clinical objectives to
ensure clinical outcomes are met
When required, compound intravenous and specialty pharmaceuticals
in an aseptic fashion according to established State Board of
Pharmacy, Federal, USP797 sterile guidelines and company policy
Knowledgeable of the proper use and handling of both sterile and
hazardous medications; Compounds and handles sterile and hazardous
medications in accordance with established guidelines and
regulations
Ensure compliance with all FDA, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, OSHA,
and other regulatory standards; Follows all department policies and
procedures
Provide indirect oversight of pharmacy technician and pharmacy
support staff
Pharmacists monitor and verify all prescription orders upon
creation and dispensing. Calibrate dosing pumps as applicable
Interpret provider prescription and create order, access, input and
retrieve prescription and medical/lab information from computer
system, verifies whether order/drug is reimbursable/covered
Contact members/patients to validate data, resolve rejected claims,
request payment information, establish priority of order or
delivery details, consult on medication issues, and set up
treatment in on-site facilities
Prep and scan documents, verify member/patient data, submit
prescription orders in computer system
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:
BS in Pharmacy or PharmD degree
Current, unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of
Arizona
Solid drug product and clinical pharmacy knowledge
Knowledgeable in various infusion related therapies with ability to
work through the complexity of therapy related orders
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to fill medication orders accurately and in a timely
manner
Ability to work a flexible schedule (8-hour shifts between hours of
8am-6pm weekdays with on call rotations approximately every 4
weeks, based on business needs
Permanent residence within a commutable distance to the branch
Preferred Qualifications:
Sterile compounding experience
Physical Requirement:
Sitting, standing, walking in an office / pharmacy operation
environment
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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