Summary/Objective The Outpatient Variable Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, effective, patient-centered pharmacy services across all outpatient pharmacy operations, including but not limited to: Baptist Cancer Network, Baptist Cancer Center-Port Arthur, Specialty Pharmacy, and Orange Infusion Pharmacy
Essential Job Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Accurately reviews, interprets, and verifies prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness, including indication, dose, route, frequency, interactions, allergies, contraindications, and therapeutic duplication.
- Oversees the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications by pharmacy technicians in accordance with established policies and applicable laws and regulations.
- Supports the medication needs of patients receiving infusion therapy by reviewing treatment plans, assessing medication regimens, identifying potential drug-related problems, and collaborating with oncology and infusion care teams. Ensures appropriate handling, preparation, and dispensing of medications associated with specialized outpatient therapies.
- Coordinates comprehensive pharmacy services for patients receiving specialty medications, including medication access, prior authorization support, adherence monitoring, medication counseling, adverse-effect assessment, and ongoing therapy management. Collaborate with providers, payers, patients, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate timely access to therapy and optimize outcomes.
- Maintains knowledge of all processes, systems, and technology used throughout all sites.
- Develops own knowledge by participating in education programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, and others as assigned.
Required Education and ExperienceGraduate of accredited college of pharmacy
1-3 years related experience
Required License/CertificationsLicensed in the state of Texas and IV Certification within 3 months of hire (ie: Sterile Product Preparation Certificate, Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique)
