Pharmacy Coordinator- Controlled Substances & Sterile Products

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Director / Assistant of Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacy coordinator- controlled substance and sterile products provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care and work with our pharmacy team and nursing team. The coordinator will primarily be involved in providing Clinical / Dispensing / Regulatory guidance for our controlled substance and sterile product practices. This will include establishing new workflow, implementing quality assurance, record keeping and equipment maintenance for the IV room and C11 safe. The Manager will provide IV Pharmacist's duties as needed. The Pharmacy coordinator-controlled substance and sterile products demonstrates leadership / management skills and a commitment to customer service, professional accountability and growth.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Understands and adheres to all State and federal regulations related to controlled substance receiving, storage, dispensing, record keeping, monitoring and tracking.
• Understands and adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding the preparation, stability and sterility dating, dispensing, record keeping, compliance of environmental controls and maintenance of sterile products preparation areas and preparations, including all equipment and devices.
• Assures the delivery of quality department / clinical services in accordance with established hospital and regulatory / accreditation agency standards.
• Is responsible and accountable for the overall operations of the IV area and C11 safe, including development of area goals and objectives that are consistent with the hospital mission, the management of personnel, preparing / monitoring of aseptic technique, quality assurance and Joint commission and regulatory standards for all procedures and equipment use.
• Creates, revises and monitors compliance to policies regarding IV and Controlled substance services as the process demands and policies describe.
• Provides staffing duties daily.
• Oversight and supervision of the Cancer Center Pharmacy in the absence of the department Manager.
• Prepares and oversee the preparation of sterile products safely and trains and monitors compliance with standards of operation in the area including management of hazardous drugs / spills. Monitors compliance with hazardous products according to Industry standards.
• Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team to assure the delivery of optimum patient care.
• Assures that employee competency and education requirements are satisfied as per hospital policy.
• As required, participates in the Performance Improvement Program as defined by the organization.
• Is responsible for participation in committees, task forces and projects as appropriate.
• Assures the provision of a safe employee environment.
• Provide data and workflow feedback to assist interdisciplinary team with the achieving goals of an opioid stewardship program
• Participate the hospital's drug diversion program
• Develop metrics to measure safe and effective opioid / analgesic management in the hospital
• Maintains knowledge related to the operations of sterile products and equipment and maintenance of the areas.
• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within Pharmacy department, Physician practices and hospital wide.
• Demonstrates positive customer service, fosters positive employee relations.
• Is supportive of hospital initiatives and projects and functions as a positive change agent.
• Promotes a positive and professional image and is a role model, coach, mentor and resource for staff and peers. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Pharmacy with minimum of a BS in Pharmacy.

Core Competencies

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

Primary Population Served

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65 years)

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $111,376.98 - $167,066.06 (based on full-time employment)