Remote Pharmacist

This 100% remote position will support prescription processing for a Cardinal-owned specialty pharmacy. Hours of operation: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday, with rotating weekends 8am-430pm.

MMS Solutions, a division of Cardinal Health, is a specialty pharmacy serving nephrology physician offices and clinics. Located in La Vergne, Tennessee, MMS Solutions is a full-service closed-door specialty pharmacy dedicated in dispensing renal-specific medications, nutritional’s, and ancillary supply orders directly to the patient’s homes.            

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

The pharmacist in this role will provide prescription order entry, verification, and processing for medications specific to treating renal disease.

Responsibilities

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system. Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
• Enter/validate medication orders in the client facility pharmacy information system via emulation capabilities
• Prioritize based on time in queue and/or status of order (e.g. STAT orders)
• Comply with State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations, Remote Pharmacy Services policies and procedures and the client facility policies and procedures when performing pharmacist duties
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, patients and healthcare providers.
• Perform clarifications, interventions and provision of drug information and ensure all consults are accurate and complete
• Answering the telephone and accepting a referring call
• Obtain all initial state licensure required within the timeframe determined by the Remote Pharmacy Services Director and maintain said licensure in good standing
• Assist with training and education of new team members and existing staff members as needed or assigned
• Review orders entered by pharmacy technicians/clerks for accuracy and appropriateness (if applicable)
• Attendance at staff meetings and/or training will be periodically required in addition to regularly scheduled staffing requirements
• Complete all required training and competencies in a timely manner
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• TN Pharmacist License Required
• May require vendor credentialing

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated hourly range:  $39.90 per hour - $66.0 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

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