Remote Pharmacist

Remote Pharmacist Career Opportunity - Part Time and PRN schedules available. 

Must be licensed in at least one of the following states: KS, MO, IL, IA, WI,
ND, SD

Valued for your Expertise as a Pharmacist
Are you a dedicated and skilled pharmacist seeking a career that aligns with
your values? Encompass Health, the nation's leading provider of in-patient
rehabilitation, welcomes committed and skilled pharmacists seeking meaningful
careers close to home and heart. As a Remote Pharmacist, you will support
multiple hospitals each with a daily census of 30- 60 patients. This role uses
ACEIT and various medication processes to assess, plan, intervene when
necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with each of these
hospitals concerning their policies, protocols and procedures. If you're
passionate about leveraging pharmaceutical knowledge for positive impacts and
professional fulfillment, explore this exciting opportunity with us.

A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a
part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national
inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we
offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our
achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and
receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other
accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and
caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

* Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time
employees and their families. 
* Generous paid time off that accrues over time. 
* Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
* Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. 
* Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Become the Pharmacist you always wanted to be

Computer proficiency/Clinical Systems

* Obtains census and confirmed admissions from Virtual Admission Board (VAB)
from each of the facilities.
* Uses Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare basic documents and analysis.
* Uses remote connectivity to access clinical systems for all hospitals
serviced.
* Understands and can demonstrate the use of Powerchart and PharmNet to enter,
verify and manage medication orders.
* Uses appropriate online resources to research and respond to drug information
questions.
* Reviews system alerts for drug interactions, allergies, order & therapy
duplications, over-dose range, and renal dosing and follows appropriate
process to resolve issues.
* Documenting Activities:
* Documents clinical intervention, which may include, but not limited to,
renal dosing, vancomycin dosing, and explanation of medications issues and
determine if follow-up is necessary.
* Complies with individual hospital reporting requirements to communicate
resolved and ongoing issues with hospital-based pharmacists.
* Formulary Compliance:
* Demonstrates familiarity with the drugs that are formulary and
non-formulary at each hospital serviced and provides the names of
cost-effective formulary medications when asked for a recommendation by a
physician.
* Reviews TNF orders and converts to valid product order when possible.
* Other Clinical or Remote Pharmacy Activities:
* Manages all generated protected health information in a manner consistent
with the privacy rule as outlined in HIPPAA.
* Calculates appropriate dose and interval for drugs requiring
pharmacokinetic monitoring.
* Calculates and/or reviews creatinine clearance and recommends appropriate
dosing based on renal function.
* Applies individual hospital policies, protocols/procedures and process to
each specific hospital’s environment, during documentation and verification
of medications.
* Evaluates reported lab values in determining appropriateness of medication
therapy.
* Determines if the medication list provided with the patient is appropriate
to use according to each hospital’s protocol, and accurately document
transfer/discharge, home and ER medication lists into Cerner in a timely
manner. Identifies problem issues and alerts verification pharmacist.
* Reviews controlled substance orders for appropriate dosing, duplication,
and duration of therapy.

Qualifications

* Licensed in good standing by the State Pharmacy Board. For the State in which
the hospital is located.
* Successful completion of a degree from an accredited pharmacy program or one
that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U. S. accredited
program by an appropriate certifying agency.
* Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.

The Encompass Health Way 

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right,
focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a
trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team
of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! 
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive
culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,
national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other
protected classification.