The Pharmacy Department at Union Health is looking for a Remote Order Verification Pharmacist. We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, fully committed to providing the highest quality health care experience and dedicated to supporting their team who work in a fast-paced environment.
The Remote Order Verification Pharmacist is responsible for verifying medication orders and verifying IV compounded products within the inpatient pharmacies at Union Hospital Terre Haute, Union Hospital Regional and Union Hospital Clinton. Verification will occur via the electronic health record and the IV workflow system. The Remote Order Verification Pharmacist is responsible for verification of most orders and IV compounded products during the scheduled remote shifts. The Remote Order Verification Pharmacist works cohesively with the onsite Clinical Pharmacists. The onsite Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for resolving complex order issues, managing pharmacy workflow, verifying specified high-risk medications, answering drug information questions, completing pharmacy consults, and completing other miscellaneous tasks.
Remote Order Verification Pharmacist Essential Job Duties:
- Verify medication orders received during remote pharmacy service hours and achieve departmental productivity targets
- Remote verification of at least 60% of eligible medication orders.
- Remove verification of at least 60% of eligible IV orders.
- Meets departmental thresholds for turnaround times without delays.
- Designated high-risk medications and services, including chemotherapy, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) orders, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), may be excluded from remote verification responsibilities.
- Review and evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness, including but not limited to:
- Dosage
- Frequency
- Route of administration
- Patient age and weight
- Indication for therapy
- Drug-drug interactions
- Allergy history
- Renal function
- Hepatic function
- Relevant laboratory values and patient-specific clinical factors
- Contact prescribing providers to obtain clarification and recommend modifications to medication therapy when clinically indicated.
- Perform pharmacist-managed medication order adjustments in accordance with approved hospital policies and protocols, including renal dosage adjustments, therapeutic interchanges, IV-to-PO conversions, and other authorized clinical interventions.
- Verify the accuracy, safety, and appropriateness of sterile and non-sterile medication preparations, including IV piggybacks (IVPBs), large-volume parenterals (LVPs), parenteral nutrition (PN), oral dosage forms, topical medications, vials, and injectable products.
- Ensure medication preparations comply with established standards by verifying:
- Correct medication selection
- Appropriate expiration and beyond-use dates (BUD)
- Correct diluent selection
- Correct admixture and compounding procedures compliant with USP797 and USP 800 policies.
- Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related issues to promote patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with all the applicable federal, state and local laws , regulations, standards, and professional practice requirements governing pharmacy operations.
- Adhere to organizational practices and procedures and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements established by agencies including the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, Indiana Department of Health (DOH), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
- Collaborate with onsite pharmacists, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, administrators, and other healthcare team members to optimize medication management and patient care outcomes.
- Meets all standards outlined in Remote Order Verification Pharmacist Work Policy.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional competency and demonstrate sound clinical judgment in all aspects of pharmacy practice.
- Complete special projects, committee assignments, and other duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership.
Education, Training & Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited college of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) preferred.
- Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Indiana.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain continuing education per state licensing requirements.
- 1-2 years of inpatient pharmacy experience preferred
- Excellent grasp of standard written and verbal English
Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.
