Pharmacist in Charge

Specialty Care Rx, is seeking an experienced full-time Louisiana licensed pharmacist in their Marrero, LA accredited, Specialty pharmacy.

The Pharmacist-In-Charge coordinates and supervises pharmacy services including preparation and dispensing of drugs, supplies, and equipment, preparation of sterile products, and clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities of the Pharmacist-in-Charge include the following:

• Supervises pharmacy staff including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Directs, coordinates, and supervises all pharmacy activities including drug preparation, sterile products preparation, dispensing, and clinical pharmacy services.
• Performs duties of the staff pharmacist, as well.
• Oversees daily cleaning, pump reporting, aseptic technique daily monitoring, reporting status, and employee changes to the state BOP.
• Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy and intravenous therapy.
• Performs oversight of department's performance improvement initiatives and coordinates department QA activities for pharmacy and nursing agencies.
• Performs performance reviews, at least annually, on pharmacy personnel.
• Participates/coordinates in the orientation and training of pharmacy, operations, and other organization employees.
• Participates in branch management and inter-departmental meetings as required.
• Follows established channels of authority and communications throughout the organization.
• Maintains on-call schedule for pharmacists and covers as needed.
• Ensures proper licensure with all states in which the pharmacy operates.
• Ensures competency of all pharmacy staff in use of pharmacokinetics principles and formula and assessing patient laboratory values.
• Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations; ensure that the pharmacy meets or exceeds accreditation standards and implement ‘’best practices’’ in all pharmacy activities.
• Resolve pharmacy patient concerns and complaints and provide pharmacy patient counseling as needed.
• Conduct patient profile monitoring as necessary.
• Communicate with medical professionals regarding patient status and response to medication, and when necessary to resolve patient issues.
• Interact with pharmaceutical manufacturers’ reps as needed to maintain current knowledge of pharmaceutical products and to manage changes to formulary.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies.
• Maintain a system of lot and batch numbers that will allow for recall of medication products.
• Manage pharmaceutical recalls.
• Assume on-call responsibilities in accordance with pharmacy guidelines.
• Report product incidents as required in accordance with pharmacy policy.
• Supervise the activities of pharmacy technicians and other department personnel.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
• Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
• Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.
• Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.
• Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and license requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 2 years in the same role with Specialty or Home Infusion pharmacy.
• Experience with URAC and ACHC is preferable.
• Knowledge of USP 797 and Aseptic Technique.
• CPR knowledge, preferable.
• Active pharmacist licensure in good standing with Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
• Ability to evaluate options and make efficient decisions.
• Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.
• Willingness to obtain out-of-state licensures.
• Ability to organize and plan the activities of subordinates, and to delegate appropriately.
• Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.