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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/Duties:

+ Supervise IV Operations: Oversee the day-to-day activities of the IV department, ensuring the safe and accurate compounding of IV medications for long-term care facilities. Help the management team develop and implement SOPs for the IV department.

+ Staff Management: Supervise and mentor a team of pharmacy technicians and IV specialists, providing training performance evaluations, and fostering a positive work environment. Provide disciplinary action, when necessary, process annual reviews, hiring and termination of employees. Schedule all technicians and pharmacists that work within the department.

+ Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all IV compounding processes comply with state and federal regulations, including USP <797> standards for sterile compounding and other relevant laws

+ Quality Assurance: Develop and implement policies and procedures for the IV department, ensuring continuous quality improvement and adherence to best practices in sterile compounding and medication safety.

+ Inventory and Procurement: Monitor and manage inventory levels of IV medications and supplies, ensuring adequate stock while minimizing waste.

+ Collaboration with Healthcare Providers: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure proper medication therapy management, address concerns, and optimize patient outcomes. Answer any pump questions, clinical questions, or facility concerns.

+ Patient Safety: Review medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, and compatibility, and consult with healthcare professionals as necessary to prevent errors or adverse reactions.

+ Training and Development: Lead training initiatives for pharmacy staff on sterile compounding techniques, new equipment, or medication guidelines. Ensure all staff working in the department can perform sterile compounding and TPN mixing.

+ Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all IV compounding activities, inventory, and staff training in compliance with pharmacy regulations

Qualifications

+ Long Term Care experience preferred

+ Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Texas

+ Previous experience in Hospital and Retail pharmacy or other medical fields

+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Computer skills

+ Framework / ECM software knowledge a plus

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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