Clinical Pharmacist

Company Overview

Option Care Health, Inc. is the nation’s largest independent provider of home and alternate-site infusion services. With a team of over 7,000 professionals, including 4,500 clinicians, we are dedicated to enhancing the standard of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions across all 50 states. Leveraging our clinical expertise, leadership, and nationwide reach, Option Care Health is transforming the infusion care experience for patients, healthcare providers, and employees alike.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess Patient Suitability for Home Care

  • Gather and organize patient-specific information to evaluate eligibility for home care.
  • Assess medical conditions and prescribed therapies based on Option Care policies to determine suitability.
  • Define clear outcome goals for home care treatment plans.

• Develop and Monitor Pharmacy Care Plans

  • Design, recommend, and oversee individualized pharmacy care plans for home care patients.
  • Suggest modifications to medication therapy or monitoring parameters when necessary.
  • Identify and implement appropriate monitoring measures for each patient.
  • Conduct nutritional assessments and make appropriate recommendations.

• Adjust Treatment Plans Based on Patient Data

  • Modify pharmacy care plans based on monitoring data and patient-specific details.
  • Utilize pharmacokinetic principles and assess patient laboratory values for effective medication management.

• Provide Medication Education

  • Educate Option Care staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers on medication use.
  • Offer counseling using effective patient education techniques.

• Ensure Continuity of Care

  • Systematically communicate key patient information between home care and other healthcare settings.
  • Prepare and dispense medications following Option Care protocols.
  • Calibrate equipment accurately and ensure proper medication concentration, stability, and storage.
  • Follow safety and quality assurance guidelines, ensuring compliance with labeling policies.

• Adhere to Regulatory and Safety Standards

  • Inspect final medications before dispensing and verify authorization to dispense.
  • Comply with state and federal laws, including DEA regulations and USP standards.
  • Maintain a perpetual inventory system for controlled substances and prevent medication diversion.

• Manage Medication Administration Equipment

  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot medication administration devices.
  • Train others on proper use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Participate in medication-related incident reporting and equipment failure assessments.
  • Document and report discrepancies in controlled medication inventories.

• Provide Drug Information Support

  • Respond to drug-related inquiries from healthcare providers and patients.
  • Research and formulate evidence-based responses to medication inquiries.
  • Stay current with continuing education (CEU) to maintain professional competency and meet state-mandated requirements.

• Handle Investigational Drug Products

  • Manage investigational drug products according to regulations and company policies.

• Optimize Pharmacy Support Personnel

  • Effectively allocate tasks and manage workflow to ensure timely completion.
  • Oversee and verify the accuracy of work performed by pharmacy support staff.

• Ensure Compliance and Confidentiality

  • Adhere to all accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information and proprietary company data.

Basic Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Active, current pharmacy license issued by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• One of the following qualifications:
  • At least one year of experience in sterile IV admixture procedures.
  • Knowledge of non-sterile compounding, immunizations, and medication therapy management (MTM).
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency Program.
  • Completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience through an accredited school of pharmacy.
  • Equivalent experience approved by the Vice President (VP) of Pharmacy or Senior Vice President (SVP) of Clinical Services.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications:
  • Word – Basic skills such as document formatting, text alignment, spell check, track changes, and printing.
  • Excel – Basic functions including inserting rows/columns, formatting cells, aligning text, renaming worksheets, and using charts.
  • PowerPoint – Basic functions such as inserting slides, editing text, rearranging content, and running presentations.
    

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