Pharmacist In Charge

Druid City Vital Care•Bozeman, MT

About The Position

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is legally and professionally responsible for the overall operation, compliance, and clinical integrity of Druid City Infusion’s home infusion and specialty pharmacy. The PIC ensures safe, effective, and compliant medication-use processes; oversees sterile and non-sterile compounding; leads pharmacy staff; and collaborates with prescribers, nurses, payers, and patients to deliver patient-centered care in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting body requirements. Druid City Infusion is part of the Vital Care Infusion Services network, a home and alternate-site infusion therapy provider serving patients with acute and chronic conditions in their homes or local clinics. Its therapy programs include IVIG, neurology, rheumatology, pulmonary care, and other services. The role encompasses patient consultation and clinical review, oversight of infusion medication preparation and delivery, pharmacy staff leadership, coordination with healthcare providers, regulatory compliance and quality improvement, and inventory and supply management.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
Current, unrestricted state pharmacist license in good standing.
At least 5 years of experience working as a pharmacist.
Current immunizations certification if required by state law.
Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medication management, and infusion therapies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
Ability to evaluate patient needs and modify therapy plans based on clinical assessments.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
Proficiency with pharmacy management software such as CareTend and tools for medication tracking, dispensing, and maintaining patient records.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home infusion and/or specialty pharmacy.
Experience with sterile compounding.
Prior PIC or pharmacy management experience.
Experience with accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive medication reviews and consult with patients to optimize drug therapy.
Review laboratory results and vital signs to assess whether patients are suitable for home infusion therapy.
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to develop individualized therapy plans.
Educate patients and caregivers on medication administration, storage, side effects, and potential complications.
Monitor patient progress and work with the healthcare team to adjust treatment protocols as needed.
Ensure pharmacist review of prescriptions for appropriateness, dosing, indication, allergies, interactions, required laboratory testing, monitoring parameters, and therapy duration.
Oversee clinical protocols for home infusion and specialty therapies, including anti-infectives, biologics, immunoglobulins, and nutrition support.
Oversee drug information, therapeutic interchange or substitution processes, and formulary management.
Supervise preparation, dispensing, and delivery of home infusion medications in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Compound and label sterile products as needed in accordance with safety and quality protocols.
Ensure timely and accurate medication therapy management to prevent delays or errors in patient care.
Ensure equipment qualification, maintenance, calibration, and documentation.
Ensure proper medication storage, handling, chain of custody, and cold-chain management.
Lead, mentor, and supervise pharmacists, technicians, interns, and support staff.
Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, training, and competency validation.
Conduct or support performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective actions.
Foster accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and patient-centered service.
Coordinate patient care with home health nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to case discussions about therapy regimens and patient progress.
Address therapy-related concerns or complications and provide professional recommendations to the healthcare team.
Serve as the designated PIC under state Board of Pharmacy regulations and maintain required licenses and registrations.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including FDA, DEA, USP <797>, CMS Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA requirements.
Maintain accreditation readiness and compliance, including ACHC requirements.
Oversee policies, procedures, and SOPs, including their review, approval, staff training, and documentation.
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and inspectors, and lead corrective action plans.
Oversee medication safety systems, error-prevention strategies, adverse-event reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
Lead quality assurance activities such as audits, KPI tracking, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
Review and trend medication errors, near misses, complaints, recalls, and adverse drug reactions.
Ensure recall management processes are established and effectively executed.
Manage medication and supply inventory, maintaining appropriate stock levels and quality standards.
Coordinate with vendors to order medications and supplies.
Oversee safe and proper disposal of medications and hazardous materials.