Manager, Pharmacy Compounding

 

 Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

 

·        Fill prescriptions for pharmaceutical compound preparations for patients and physicians pursuant to state and federal laws and regulations.

·        Ensure compliance with and, when appropriate, exceeds certification standards pertaining to all aspects of the compounding practice.

·        Work with outside bodies to ensure the compounding facility is following guidelines to ensure the safety and quality of compounded sterile preparations.

·        Maintain accreditation standards or individual certifications for compounding.

·        Ensure all prescription labels, documentation and compounded preparations strictly adhere to current federal and state laws and regulations, including applicable United States Pharmacopeia (USP) compounding guidelines, technical and quality-related governing the same.

·        Contact prescribers or patients to provide clarification and verify prescription information such as dosing instructions, drug strength and drug name to expedite order process.

·        Interpret prescriber prescriptions; verify appropriateness and accuracy of prescription information entered order processing system.

·        Verify prescription to be dispensed contain the correct medication and labeling according to company and regulatory guidelines.

·        Develop, implement and update the quality assurance (QA) programs including identifying goals and member/client outcomes.

·        Ensure that all QA programs are being run in accordance with all policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.

·        Report QA updates, results and discrepancies found to the Senior Director, Pharmacy, Pharmacist in Charge, and Quality Management Committee.

·        Provide education, drug information and medication management to members.

·        Provide oversight and support to technicians to assist in resolving issues.

·        Ensure a drug utilization review is completed with each prescription dispensed.

·        Maintain daily production, quality and service levels.

·        Maintain working knowledge of all current laws and regulations at a state and federal level pertaining to compounding pharmacy.

·        Assist in ensuring that prescription-related records are compiled to support efficient and effective insurance audits.  Provide preparation assistance for insurance audits as requested.

·        Partner with physicians and their agents to determine evidence-based, clinically sound compounded therapies tailored to address specific and/or unique patient conditions.

·        Assist with development and enforcement of policies and procedures that promote cost-effective, appropriate, and safe medication compounding and use.

·        Documents and reports medication errors to quality management on a timely basis.

·        Manage direct reports in accordance with company policies in an equal manner that ensures confidentiality

·        Lead and mentor staff to improve skillset and career potential

·        Advise on employee promotions, transfers, and dismissals

·        Other duties as assigned

 

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills

·        Financial and