• Control Room Pharmacist Supervisor

    Specialty Rx, Inc. (Elizabethtown, KY)


    Job Description

    Our Company:

    SpecialtyRx is a Long-Term Care pharmacy providing pharmaceutical services to long term care facilities and assisted living communities. SpecialtyRx takes pride in delivering personalized care and quality pharmacy services.

    Responsibilities:

    + Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and proper administration.

    + Ensure that dispensed medicines are correctly packaged and labeled.

    + Oversee the ordering of controlled substances.

    + Communicate with facilities’ nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members regarding medication-related queries.

    + Supervise the preparation of any controlled substance medications.

    + Educate, train, and document training for all controlled substance technicians.

    + Ensure security features of the control room are being adhered to and make changes as needed.

    + Previous experience with ordering, storing and receiving Narcotics.

    + Experience with Narcotic Diversion prevention (which includes working on metrics, auditing, investigations and preparation of reports for Controlled Substances (CS).

    + Must have basic experience with ordering from vendors.

    + Prior experience utilizing automated dispensing cabinet systems and controlled substance monitoring.

    + Ensuring compliance with all state and federal (DEA) regulations including SpecialtyRx’s Controlled Substance Department Compliance Checklist.

    + Handling all inspections on controlled substances and the control room.

    + Reporting of all controlled substance theft/loss or major discrepancies to appropriate regulatory authorities and internal management (PIC, Compliance Officer, HR, Operations).

    Requirements:

    + Active Kentucky Pharmacist with a valid state Board of Pharmacy license is a must.

    + Previous experience in Long Term Care preferred.

    + Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

    + Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.

    + Must be multi-tasking and reliable.

    + The Narcotic Pharmacist will carry out specified duties with competence and due diligence.

    + Computer literate, knowledge of Frameworks ECM and LTC system, PLUS.

     

    Shift: Monday – Friday and every other weekend 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM

    Benefits:

    + Health insurance

    + Dental insurance

    + Vision insurance

    + Retirement plan

    + Paid time off

    + Employee Assistance Program

    EEO Statement:

    SpecialtyRx, Inc. is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to gender, race, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

     

    EO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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