Sterile Products Coordinator Pharmcaist

Work where everymomentmatters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. The Sterile Products Coordinator Pharmacist establishes policies, procedures, standards and objectives to ensure the safety and quality of prepared items; oversees the daily operations of the Compounded Sterile Products (CSP) area; assists in meeting regulatory compliance; and monitors training and competency assessment and quality assurance/control. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: · Assures delivery of quality pharmacy CSP services for inpatients and outpatients. · Establishes and implements policies and procedures applicable to the CSP area. · Develops and maintains quality control and performance improvement records and techniques for the CSP Area. · Monitors training and competency assessment to ensure quality control and regulatory compliance. · Oversees and maintains information systems used in the preparation of sterile products. · Develops and maintains CSP area reports and statistics for administration and regulatory purposes. · Monitors the use of expensive medications to assure their use is consistent with approved criteria. · Facilitates investigational drug studies involving sterile products and oversees required record keeping. · Precepts and mentors pharmacy staff and pharmacy students in the Sterile Products Area. · Performs duties of Staff Pharmacist as needed. Education · Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Doctorate in Pharmacy ( Pharm.D.) strongly preferred Experience · Two to five years of experience in clinical pharmacy practice in an acute care setting. · Supervisory or leadership experience preferred Critical Success Factors · Working knowledge of current regulatory guidelines related to sterile product preparation and dispensing. · Ability to oversee pharmacists and technicians to ensure required regulatory safe practices are adhered to. · Ability to work with other healthcare professionals in creating a safe environment for CSP preparation, distribution and administration. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees– we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Job: Pharmacy Organization: Backus Hospital Title: Sterile Products Coordinator Pharmcaist Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: 24163106