Pharmacy Coordinator- Reg Compliance and Diversion Prevention
About The Position
This leadership position is primarily responsible for overseeing and coordinating sterile compounding activities in locations that compound sterile products. This includes developing and leading a comprehensive sterile compounding training program to ensure adequate staff are trained to support sterile compounding needs. The role is responsible for ensuring compounding spaces meet all regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., EM sampling, certification, cleaning, personnel requirements, etc.). The coordinator uses metrics and employee observations to ensure staff members follow policies and standard procedures, meet staffing needs, build teamwork, and increase employee engagement in daily operations. They triage workload, escalate issues to the Pharmacy Leadership team, and assess workload to adjust staffing as needed. The role also uses staff engagement to identify and prioritize process improvement needs relating to workflow and oversees the management of all pharmacy automation and technology related to the clean room space.
Requirements
- Licensed Pharmacist
- 5 years preceptor/educator experience
- Undergraduate and Graduate Education Requirements and Accreditation Standards
- Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of computer systems (i.e., Microsoft applications, Clinical Information Systems, PharmAcademic)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Required)
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - Board of Pharmacy Specialist
- Licensed Pharmacist - Other
Nice To Haves
- None listed
Responsibilities
- Develops, Updates, and Coordinates training for new personnel in USP 797, USP 800, and all sterile compounding processes and equipment (e.g., TPN, equipment, devices, etc.)
- Monitors, assesses, and updates workflows based on new processes, regulations, etc.
- Ensures standardized practices/workflows are being followed by working with designated trainers to observe and refine practice
- Responsible for oversight of trainee sign-off
- EM Sampling, Cleaning, Certifications, and Employee testing/competency
- Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements (USP, Massachusetts, JC, etc.) and updates workflows and policies/procedures as needed
- Uses data to assess sterile compounding (DE, EM, etc.) performance and quality, including compounding volumes to support insourcing/outsourcing
- Maintains accurate barcode scanning to ensure safe medication practices
- Identifies and addresses employee performance issues
- Maintains and develops policies and procedures to establish standard practice expectations for compounding personnel
- Responsible for reporting data/metrics to the team which demonstrate workflow quality, safety concerns, staffing/volume information, or other data points to help support departmental goals or address issues/concerns
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
