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Pharmacist - Infusion Services DT

Naples, FL · On-site

$54.75 - $66/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Pharmacist - Infusion Services is responsible for supporting the safe, effective ... service line development (Pharmacy manager/clinical pharmacy specialist). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ...

NCH

Pharmacist - Infusion Services DT

Naples, FL

$54.75 - $66/hr

... service line development (Pharmacy manager/clinical pharmacy specialist). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ... infusion pharmacy staff. Provides pharmacist oversight of the hazardous compounding technician to ...

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How much do optum pharmacist infusion service jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for optum pharmacist infusion service in the United States is $63.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58.65 and $67.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Optum Pharmacist Infusion Service do?

An Optum Pharmacist Infusion Service professional is responsible for preparing and dispensing intravenous (IV) medications, ensuring the safe and effective administration of infusion therapies to patients, often in home or outpatient settings. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop personalized care plans and monitor patients for therapy effectiveness and safety. Additionally, they educate patients and caregivers about medication administration, side effects, and proper storage, ensuring that treatment is both safe and effective.

How does an Optum Pharmacist Infusion Service collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure safe and effective patient care?

As an Optum Pharmacist Infusion Service professional, you will work closely with nurses and physicians to coordinate patient infusion therapy. This includes reviewing medication orders for accuracy, providing drug information, and ensuring appropriate dosing and administration schedules. Regular interdisciplinary meetings and direct communication are common to address patient-specific needs, troubleshoot any medication issues, and monitor therapy outcomes. Effective collaboration is essential to maintain high standards of patient safety and optimize treatment results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Optum Pharmacist Infusion Service, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Optum Pharmacist Infusion Service, you need a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, state pharmacist licensure, and expertise in sterile compounding and infusion therapy. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, intravenous (IV) drug preparation tools, and home infusion software platforms is required. Outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with patients and healthcare providers help set top performers apart. These skills ensure safe, accurate medication preparation and delivery, supporting optimal patient outcomes in complex home infusion environments.

What is the difference between Optum Pharmacist Infusion Service vs Pharmacist?

AspectOptum Pharmacist Infusion ServicePharmacist
CertificationsState licensure, possibly specialized infusion certificationsState licensure, pharmacy degree, and potentially additional certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, infusion clinics, outpatient settingsCommunity pharmacies, hospitals, clinics
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, pharmacy services companiesPharmacy chains, hospitals, healthcare facilities

Optum Pharmacist Infusion Service specialists focus on preparing and managing infusion therapies in clinical settings, often requiring specialized training. Pharmacists have broader roles in medication dispensing and patient counseling across various settings. While both roles require pharmacy licensure, infusion pharmacists typically have additional training specific to infusion therapies. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job opportunity within the pharmacy industry.

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Infographic showing various Optum Pharmacist Infusion Service job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,251 per year, or $63.6 per hour.

Pharmacist - Infusion Services DT

Naples, FL • On-site

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH
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$54.75 - $66/hr

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Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Pharmacist – Infusion Services

The Pharmacist – Infusion Services is responsible for supporting the safe, effective, efficient, and financially responsible delivery of outpatient infusion therapy across Naples Comprehensive Health infusion services locations. These entail the Downtown Baker hospital and the North Naples Hospital. This pharmacist serves as a key clinical and operational partner to nursing, physicians, pharmacy, and administrative leaders to ensure high quality infusion care, regulatory compliance, medication safety, treatment standardization, and optimal patient throughput. This role supports medication order verification, clinical appropriateness review, infusion therapy coordination and infusion related quality improvement. There will also likely be opportunities to participate in treatment plan standardization and medication-use policy development. The Infusion Services Pharmacist helps align infusion operations with organizational goals related to safety, patient experience, operational efficiency, and financial performance. This position will report to the System Director of Pharmacy Services.

This role is structured as a clinical staff pharmacist position with the opportunity for future professional growth based on organizational need, demonstrated leadership, and service line development (Pharmacy manager/clinical pharmacy specialist).

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrates skills and judgment necessary to provide pharmaceutical care services.
  • Monthly medication room inspections are on time and accurate.
  • Maintains the highest degree of accuracy as measured by lack of variances. Actively reviews patient medication profiles for demographic completeness, ADRs, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, formulary compliance and therapeutic appropriateness.
  • Properly supervises pharmacy technicians working in sterile compounding/infusion.
  • Understands the legal/regulatory requirements related to the release of information.
  • Creative Problem Solving – Examples of Achievement.
  • Performs duties in alignment with Pharmacist Job Description at NCH.
  • Collaborate with nursing, providers, and pharmacy staff to minimize treatment delays and improve infusion center throughput.
  • Manage non-formulary requests through the approved P&T channels.
  • Supports on-site sterile and hazardous medication compounding operations in partnership with System Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Designated Person, and infusion pharmacy staff.
  • Provides pharmacist oversight of the hazardous compounding technician to help ensure safe, compliant, and efficient workflow.
  • Participates in quality improvement, medication safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives related to infusion pharmacy services.

Education, experience, and required qualifications include:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy required.
  • State of Florida Pharmacist license required.
  • One year of hospital experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, technicians, and pharmacy leadership.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize workload effectively.
  • Experience in Oncology, hematology, outpatient infusion services, ambulatory infusion pharmacy, or hospital-based infusion practice.
  • Experience with sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling.
  • Familiarity with USP<797> and USP<800> operational and compliance expectations.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Proficiency with Epic and Beacon platforms
  • Board certified in oncology pharmacy (BCOP)
  • Board certified in sterile compounding pharmacy (BCSCP)
  • PGY2 residency in Oncology Services

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