Oso Home Care·Burbank, California
The Clinical Pharmacist manages infusion therapies by preparing and dispensing sterile intravenous medications and TPN formulations. They are responsible for monitoring drug levels, programming infusion pumps, and providing patient consultations and education.
Oso Home Care is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for its Burbank Home Infusion Pharmacy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of talented, enthusiastic healthcare professionals that provide outstanding patient care from a dynamic setting. This position offers Clinical Pharmacists the opportunity to work with Physicians, Nurses, and patients to manage infusion therapies.
Hours: Start time between 9:00 am and 10:00 am (8 hours a day), Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends
Registered Pharmacy License.
At least 1 year of Home Infusion or Specialty Pharmacy experience.
IV Dosing & Sterile Compounding
Prepare and dispense intravenous medications, ensuring proper dosages, sterility, and safety protocols.
Perform aseptic technique for compounding and IV preparation, ensuring compliance with USP standards.
TPN Formulations
Formulate and adjust Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions based on individual patient needs, including fluid volume, electrolytes, vitamins, and trace elements.
Vancomycin Monitoring
Monitor Vancomycin therapy, adjusting dosing based on therapeutic drug levels, renal function, and patient response.
Ensure proper blood levels are maintained within therapeutic range to avoid toxicity or suboptimal effects.
Ambulatory Infusion Pump Programming
Program and set up ambulatory infusion pumps for home-based therapy, ensuring proper flow rates, alarm settings, and patient safety.
Provide patient education on pump usage, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures.
Prescription Entry & Verification
Accurately enter and verify prescriptions, ensuring correct dosages, drug interactions, and patient history.
Process an average of 20-25 prescriptions per day, ensuring timely and accurate dispensing.
New Patient Intake & Consultation
Process an average of 7-8 new patient cases per day, assessing their medication needs and history to ensure appropriate therapy.
Provide consultation and patient counseling, ensuring understanding of their medications, treatment plans, and potential side effects.
Delivery Ticket Management
Manage delivery tickets for prescriptions and medical supplies, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment for home or facility delivery.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and other pharmacists, to ensure optimal patient care and medication management.
Quality Control & Compliance
Adhere to all pharmacy laws, regulations, and best practices for patient safety and medication accuracy.
Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Candidate must have strong phone and communication skills to counsel patients.
We are a privately owned corporation founded in 1984. http://osohomecare.com
Oso Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. Oso Home Care does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Candidates must hold a Registered Pharmacy License and have at least one year of experience in Home Infusion or Specialty Pharmacy. Strong communication skills and proficiency in aseptic techniques and USP standards are required.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.