Part Time Home Infusion Pharmacist

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 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. We are looking for a Home Infusion Pharmacist who enjoys both clinical patient care and operational pharmacy responsibilities, while contributing to improved outcomes for patients receiving complex therapies in home and infusion settings. The role offers career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a national healthcare organization.

Location: Optum Infusion Pharmacy, 10607 Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA Position Hours: Average 20 hours/week; 2 days - 1 week; 3 days the following week with potential to cover more hours. Our pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; with ability to work on call.

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