Are All Compounding Pharmacies The Same Jobs in Usa

Summary:

All pharmacy technicians work under the direction of Clinical Pharmacists to provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pharmacy Technicians perform ONLY non-judgmental technical duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists with Medication Histories.
• Train Tech I associates.
• Prepares drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Verifies computerized patient medication records accurately. Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
  • Compounds pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
  • Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
  • Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
• Verifies the daily activities of the department are complete and recorded.
• Maintains competency required for current job title/position
• Maintains current technician license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
• Maintain IV certification and competencies.
• Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
• Specialty area
  • Serves as the technician in specialty areas such as the operating room, IV room, or pharmacy work areas outside the central pharmacy.
• Ambulatory care
  • Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services as assigned such as but not limited to: anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.
• Retail
  • Performs outpatient distributive functions related to entering prescriptions orders, selecting the correct medications for new and refilled prescription orders, and coordinates delivery of medications for patient pick-up or delivery.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Reads, extracts and interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sustains the hospital drug formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Provides accurate, adequate and timely drug information to the hospital’s pharmacy associates.
• Coordinates pharmacist drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
• Conducts designated interventions as defined in department Clinical Intervention activities (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic dosing support, Anticoagulation)
  • Baseline departmental standards for reporting interventions for clinical productivity as defined by departmental goals.
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion

Occupational Hazards

• Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• Risk 0 exposure category.
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used. Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.g. patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred
• Meet all criteria of Pharmacy Technician I

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred
• ACPE accredited IV certification program, including hazardous (minimum 40 hours); or meet minimum State requirement. Not applicable to Ambulatory Care settings or Retail settings

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?

ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a Clinical Staff Pharmacist to join our team.

Life is full of choices, and ChristianaCare recognizes whom you work for is an important decision. Choose an organization that values pharmacy services and provides the opportunity to impact the health of our community adhering to our Core Values and Behaviors guided by Excellence and Love.

This position is full-time (80 hours bi-weekly) day/evening shift rotation. Every fourth weekend required and holidays as required.

Why ChristianaCare?

• At the Newark Campus, operations run through a network of pharmacists, including a central pharmacy and satellite pharmacies that focus on critical care, emergency medicine, heart failure, investigational drugs, neonates, oncology, pediatrics, perioperative services, sterile and non-sterile compounding, transplant, and trauma.
• Clinical services include robust acute and ambulatory care services. In the acute care setting, the department employs a decentralized model of practice, placing pharmacists directly into patient care units as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Generous PTO and 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with competitive employer match and Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• Not-for-profit organization eligible with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Pharmacy Board Certification reimbursement

As an Inpatient Pharmacist you will:

• Review and interpret provider orders and dispense medication
• Evaluate drug efficacy and review for contraindications/precautions

• Clarify and resolve questioned orders with providers prior to dispensing initial doses.
• Manage specific medication therapies per approved policies (e.g., warfarin, aminoglycosides, vancomycin, IV to PO conversions, renal dose adjustments, indication-directed dose adjustments, selection of surgical prophylaxis medications)
• Provide drug information to allied healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate and supervise work-place activities
• Assume responsibility of the satellite pharmacies including the sterile product processing in the IV Admixture Service lab and OR pharmacy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy required
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required
• Current licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of Delaware

About ChristianaCare:

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, hospital care at home, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,300 beds). We provide a Level I trauma center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. We rank 21st in the nation for hospital admissions and 6th for admission of stroke patients. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with our outstanding, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care. ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care!

If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Summary:

All pharmacists fill orders for drugs, monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information. Pharmacists provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Interprets drug orders (verbal and written) and transcribes/verifies into computerized patient medication record accurately. Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
• Maintains current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
• Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians
• Ambulatory care Pharmacist: Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services utilizing approved protocols and/or collaborative agreement with other providers, including managing patient drug therapy, anticoagulation management, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Performs duties in the clinical areas assigned such as but not limited to anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and renal drug dosing per hospital protocol.
• Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sustains the hospital drug formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners as appropriate.
• Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the hospital’s professional staff.
• Provides drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections, and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
• Conducts designated interventions as defined in department Clinical Intervention activities (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic dosing support, Anticoagulation). Baseline departmental standards for reporting interventions for clinical productivity as defined by departmental goals.
• Participates in antibiotic stewardship, opioid stewardship, and shortage management activities as assigned.
• Attends interdisciplinary rounds when assigned.
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.

Occupational Hazards

• Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• Risk 0 exposure category.
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
• Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.G., patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required

Experience

• Hospital experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Pharmacy state licensure required within 60 days of start date
• BLS or ACLS is required
• PALS (for pediatric practice) is required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a rewarding place to work!

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.

PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Incentives
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Fun Company Events

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

JOB DESCRIPTION: PHARMACY CLERK

Description of Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Clerk assists the Pharmacy Department and staff through a variety of duties including but not limited to clerical, customer service and inventory management.

Reporting Relationship

Pharmacy Supervisor(s)

Scope of Supervision

None

Responsibilities Include the Following:

1. Clerical and administrative tasks such as answering phones, customer service, data entry.

2. Reviewing compounding sheets

3. Gathering necessary supplies and products to assist with fulfillment of orders.

4. Labeling finished product for pharmacist to check.

5. Maintains work areas and performs continual inventory to help maintain adequate stock.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.

2. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.

3. Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.

4. Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction.

5. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have a High School diploma or Graduation Equivalent Diploma (G.E.D.) or Higher.
• Minimum of 1 year retail pharmacy experience preferred
• Home Infusion Experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Tech license is a plus but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Position Title:

Compounder Level II

Function:

The Compounder Level II is responsible for all tasks involved in the manufacturing of hair color/hair care products per approved procedures and best practices at Developlus, Inc. Compounder level II leads the manufacturing process and will set up equipment and mix batches of hair color/hair care products per approved procedures and best practices. This position reports to the Compounding Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Work Order Processing
• Follow SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and Batch card processes to achieve completion of activities within specifications and productivity targets
• Allocate and assign raw materials to the work order through the WMS/ERP (Warehouse Management System/Enterprise Resource Planning) system (Sage X3)
• Pre-weigh
• Responsible for accurately weighing raw materials used during the manufacturing of hair color/hair care products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate scales, pumps, mixing and material handling equipment for the pre-weight of chemicals
• Follows prescribed procedures to accurately pre-weigh batches in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure pre-weight and chemical picking are completed according to batch cards
• Prepare requests for quarantined chemical(s) from pre-weight list(s)
• Ensure all inventory movements are completed and processed according to the batch card and SOP.
• Batching
• Mix batches of hair color/hair care products in accordance with all established Developlus, Inc policies related to safety and GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Processes) documenting activities and process
• Accurately document standard and non-standard hair color mixing procedures
• Safely transferring finished products to holding tanks
• Hooks up piping and pumps and auxiliary equipment necessary to transfer compounds and mixtures to supply filling lines
• Sampling and testing of raw materials and finished batches
• Responsible for setting up equipment following GMPs to ensure compounds are of high quality and free of contaminants
• Inventory
• Ensure raw materials are stored safely and securely in their home locations
• Manage and report any hazardous conditions regarding material containment or spills
• Properly handled inventory movements through physical and systematic transactions by following SOP
• Ensure incoming products are received and managed appropriately according to company procedures
• Ensure raw materials are ready and available for production as needed
• Housekeeping
• Performs necessary in-process tests following GMP’s to include cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, proper sampling and handling of materials and appropriate documentation of activities
• Responsible for housekeeping within manufacturing including washing of pumps, drums, utensils, wiping down and sanitizing equipment
• Responsible for the collection of known hazardous waste from manufacturing areas and moving to designated locations for appropriate and safe disposal

Requirements:

• Ability to wear safety gear including protective clothing, fitted respirators and comply with all safety standards and OSHA regulations
• Must operate forklift
• Trouble shooting skills
• Great attention to detail
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility
• Collaborative teamwork
• Good time management
• Technical capacity to keep pace commensurate to ensure levels are attainable on a consistent basis within safety guidelines

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has little supervisory responsibilities over the Compounder Trainee and/or Compounder I, as needed for training.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior compounding experience required

Certificates:

• Forklift certification

Mathematical Skills:

• Basic math competency skills required

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to understand basic commands and ability to adhere to safety regulations

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods of the day; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and have varying temperatures depending on the time of year.

Contract role onsite in Phoenix, AZ.

• New 503A sterile compounding facility in start up mode.
• Support Training program:

Personnel will need to be trained in sterile compounding activities:

• Hand hygiene, sterile garbing, gloving
• Materials Transfer
• Kitting
• Cleaning
• Weighing/Mixing
• Sterile compounding/transfer
• Filling/capping

Providing Sterile Compounding Training. Experience in USP compounding is preferred, but experience in aseptic training for 503b or aseptic drug manufacturing could be sufficient.

*Consulting/Contract opportunity lasting 3 weeks with opportunity for extension