Inpatient Compounding Pharmacist - Team Lead
About The Position
The IV Sterile Products Team Lead coordinates the daily operations of the sterile compounding service and ensures the safe, accurate, and timely preparation and delivery of sterile medications. Based at Saint Francis Hospital, the role also has responsibilities at Johnson Memorial and Saint Mary's Hospitals. The Team Lead serves as the primary operational lead for IV room staff and supports compliance with USP <797> and USP <800>, Joint Commission standards, and state and federal regulations. The position promotes medication safety, quality assurance, workflow efficiency, and operational excellence in collaboration with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing leadership, and supply chain teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.
- Connecticut pharmacist license.
- Three years of experience as a pharmacist.
Nice To Haves
- PharmD degree preferred.
- Pharmacy residency preferred.
- Internal or external certifications.
- Board of Pharmacy Specialists certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Investigate compounding variances, quality concerns, and near misses; lead quality and compliance programs and provide subject matter expertise.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services and patient safety.
- Coordinate daily sterile compounding operations, including staffing assignments and workflow prioritization.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues within the sterile compounding area.
- Assist with implementation of new workflows, technology, and process improvements.
- Provide oversight and guidance for medication order review, preparation, distribution, and dispensing processes.
- Support the drug procurement process, including providing therapeutic alternatives for drug shortages and recalls.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Well-being initiative.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
- Shift and weekend differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
