Pharmacy Specialist

1 day ago


Providence, Rhode Island, United States LifeSpan Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacy Specialist to join our team at LifeSpan. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing sterile compounding of medications, maintaining regulatory compliance, and collaborating with the pharmacy oncology team to ensure the safe and effective delivery of oncology and infusion medications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform sterile compounding of medications in compliance with USP < 797 >, USP < 800 >, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance with relevant state and federal guidelines, including Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, and The Joint Commission (TJC) Medication Management chapter.
  • Collaborate with the pharmacy oncology team to order, receive, and store medications and ancillary supplies.
  • Perform complex pharmacy-directed technical functions to assist with coordinating operations and processes relating to compounding and dispensing of oncology and infusion medications.
  • Ensure that oncology and other hazardous medications are segregated and promote patient safety.
  • Manage inventory, including receiving, sorting, stocking, rotation, and disposal of stock, as well as tracking temperature monitoring and other environmental controls.
  • Transfer oncology and infusion medications to off-site satellite locations as necessary.
  • Perform recordkeeping and filing tasks, as well as collate work volume statistics.
  • Share expertise by participating in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians, student interns, and student externs.
  • Exhibit proactive problem-solving to help address issues impacting pharmacy oncology services.
Qualifications
  • High school graduate or equivalent degree required; completion of one to two years of college preferred.
  • Maintains current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure.
  • Maintains current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a pharmacy technician, including 2 years investigational oncology and/or sterile compounding experience, preferably gained in a similarly diverse and operationally complex healthcare environment.
  • Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, and personal computers.
  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and reprioritize as needed while maintaining accuracy and service standards.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work may require extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer.

Independent Action

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.



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