IV Pharmacist – Long Term Care

CVS Health

IV Pharmacist managing sterile infusion therapy for Omnicare’s long-term care pharmacy operations. Assessing IV orders, monitoring patients, programming pumps, and coordinating care with facilities and clinicians.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56 - $93 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IV therapy management, including compliance with pharmacy laws and sterile compounding guidelines, while effectively coordinating care with healthcare professionals. Proficient in dose calculations, infusion pump programming, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

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Infusion Therapy ExperiencePharmacy LicenseClinical ManagementDose CalculationsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

IV DocumentationDose CalculationsInfusion Pump ProgrammingClinical MonitoringMedication Occurrence ReportingPharmacy CompliancePatient Safety AssessmentSterile Compounding GuidelinesDrug Interaction ManagementAdvanced Mathematical Concepts

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Infusion DevicesClinical Monitoring SystemsPharmacy Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy DegreeImmunization Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy LawsLong-Term CareHome InfusionHIPAA ComplianceClinical Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and sterile compounding guidelines
Maintain IV documentation and clinical monitoring
Assess new patients and orders for therapy appropriateness, high-risk medications, allergies, adverse indications, interactions, and other safety risks
Manage prescriber/facility notifications for drug interactions, allergies, and adverse patient safety situations
Perform dose calculations based on medication, patient condition, volume, and administration rates
Program infusion pumps and clinically monitor infusion patients
Process medication occurrence reports
Follow Omnicare long-term care, home infusion, facility infusion therapy, and internal pharmacy policies and procedures
Process IV orders when technical support is unavailable
Coordinate care with home health agencies, nursing facilities, physicians, and IV nurse consultants
Answer drug-related IV therapy and management questions
Communicate with consultant pharmacists and clinical staff pharmacists regarding IV patient management
Orient and assess competency of pharmacists, IV technicians, and infusion pump technicians
Maintain knowledge of infusion devices, products, and supplies
Oversee cleanroom monitoring and pump maintenance
Follow HIPAA and other applicable government regulations
Perform other duties as assigned; duties may vary by location

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required
BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing
1 to 3 years of experience required
3 years of infusion therapy experience, including clinical management of patients, required
2 years of long-term care experience preferred
Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified preferred
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently to plan, develop, and coordinate pharmacy activities
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex topics
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work scheduled Monday-Friday hours between 10am-6pm, with every-third-weekend rotation from 10am-6:30pm
Ability to meet physical demands, including prolonged sitting or standing, walking, bending, fine-print vision, normal hearing, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time colleagues and their families