Clinical Home Infusion Pharmacist (TPN Specialty)

The Home Infusion Pharmacist is responsible for the clinical management and oversight of parenteral nutrition and other infusion therapies provided in the home setting. This role emphasizes patient assessment, prescribing recommendations, therapy optimization and interdisciplinary collaboration. The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource to providers, patients, and internal teams, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy while supporting quality assurance and continuous performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriateness for home infusion therapy; Review and evaluate prescription orders for clinical appropriateness, accuracy, completeness, and safety; Recommend, initiate, and adjust TPN formulations based on patient-specific clinical needs, laboratory trends, and established practice guidelines; Communicate with prescribers, dietitians, and nursing staff to clarify orders and support clinical decision-making; Ensure all prescriptions meet legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards prior to dispensing; Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient profiles within the pharmacy system; Provide support with sterile compounding activities, including review of compounding records and product verification; Provide patient and caregiver education regarding TPN therapy; Serve as a clinical point of contact for patient-related concerns; Support timely clinical intervention in emergent or urgent situations; Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, discharge planners, and case managers to facilitate transitions of care to home infusion therapy; Partner with the billing and reimbursement team to verify insurance coverage requirements and support prior authorization needs; Maintain knowledge of and comply with USP <797>, state board of pharmacy, and federal regulations; Assist with pharmaceutical recalls, medication safety reviews, and incident and clinical intervention assessments; Participate in surveys and inspections conducted by regulatory and accreditation agencies; Document medication errors, adverse events, and near misses for Quality Assurance review; Report incidents to appropriate management in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements; Actively participate in the company's Performance Improvement Program; Maintain active pharmacist licensure and complete continuing education; Assume on-call responsibilities as required; Oversee pharmacy staff as assigned; Perform additional duties in different areas of the department as needed or determined by management; Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and service excellence

Requirements

PharmD or B.S. Pharmacy; At least two years of related home infusion experience, specifically in managing TPN patients required; Unrestricted active CA Pharmacist license; Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and compounding practices; Knowledge of home infusion therapy equipment and procedures; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; Excellent customer service skills; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong supervisory and leadership skills; Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate; Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Benefits

Professional development; comprehensive benefits package; 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)