Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

About the company: Our client is a leading closed-door long-term care pharmacy dedicated to delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients. The company is committed to providing high-quality, customized intravenous (IV) medications and sterile compounding services to long-term care facilities, ensuring the well-being of our patients. The client is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Sterile Compounding Pharmacist to join our team.

Position Overview:
As a Sterile Compounding Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and accurate preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of intravenous medications for our long-term care patients. You will work closely with a team of experienced pharmacy professionals to deliver pharmaceutical care that meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IV Medication Compounding: Oversee preparation by technicians and prepare sterile IV medications and parenteral nutrition solutions accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Medication Review: Conduct medication order reviews to ensure appropriateness, accuracy, and patient-specific requirements are met.
3. Quality Assurance: Perform routine quality control checks on compounding processes and maintain aseptic technique to prevent contamination.
4. Patient Safety: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and effective use of IV medications, monitoring for potential drug interactions, adverse effects, and therapeutic outcomes.
5. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards for sterile compounding.
6. Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete records of all IV compounding activities, patient profiles, and medication orders.
7. Team Collaboration: Work closely with pharmacy technicians and other staff to coordinate IV medication orders and ensure timely delivery to long-term care facilities.
8. Continuing Education: Stay current with advancements in IV compounding techniques, pharmaceutical products, and regulatory requirements through ongoing education and training.
9. Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to medication-related emergencies and provide guidance on proper handling and administration.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Active pharmacist license in the state of NJ.
• Board of Pharmacy Sterile Compounding Certification (preferred).
• Prior experience in IV compounding in a closed-door or long-term care pharmacy setting (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and software for prescription processing.

Salary: $50-$60/Hour
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ