IV Pharmacist Manager - 1st Shift

Polaris Pharmacy Services•Charlotte, NC

32d

About The Position

The IV Pharmacist Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the continuous monitoring of infusion patients. As a vital member of the Infusion Pharmacy team, you will conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate therapy suitability, identify high-risk medications, allergies, and other pertinent indications or interactions. This pivotal position involves close collaboration with internal departments to ensure seamless care coordination with home health agencies, nursing facilities, and physicians.

Requirements

Excellent clinical, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills with a commitment to providing high-quality pharmaceutical care
Thorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable nursing home regulations and guidance
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
IV Experience required.
Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the State of practice required.
Management experience
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws, regulations, and sterile compounding guidelines.
Maintain required IV documentation and clinical monitoring.
Monitors TPN patients and makes adjustment to formulas as needed.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the notification process for prescribers and facilities regarding drug interactions, allergies, and other adverse patient safety situations.
Perform accurate dose calculations based on medication, patient condition, volume, and administration rates, and program infusion pumps.
Demonstrate competency in medication occurrence reporting.
Understand Long-Term Care Pharmacy/Home Infusion Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual and internal pharmacy policies.
Process IV orders when technical support is unavailable.
Answer drug-related questions about IV therapy and management promptly.
Communicate with facility consultant pharmacists and clinical staff regarding IV patient management.
Orient and assess competency for pharmacists transitioning from oral to IV pharmacy, as well as IV technicians and infusion pump technicians, ensuring completion of the approved Infusion Training Program.
Have an excellent understanding of the GCPG, formulary initiatives, and clinical programs.
Review consultant customer action request reports and other reports for facilities providing IV therapy.
Maintain current knowledge of infusion drugs, therapies, aseptic techniques, infusion devices, products, and supplies.
Attend continuing education seminars and annual meetings to maintain clinical pharmacy skills.
Perform on-call duties as required.
Work varied shifts.