Inpatient Compounding Pharmacist - Team Lead

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift

Description:
Team Lead in IV Compounding based at Saint Francis but with responsibilities at Johnson Memorial and Saint Mary's Hospitals

Position Purpose

The IV Sterile Products Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the sterile compounding service, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely preparation and delivery of sterile medications. This role serves as the primary operational lead for IV room staff, supports compliance with USP <797> and USP <800>, Joint Commission, state and federal regulations, and promotes best practices in medication safety, quality assurance, and workflow efficiency. The Team Lead collaborates closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing leadership, and supply chain teams to ensure exceptional patient care and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Investigate compounding variances, quality concerns, and near misses; lead quality and compliance programs and provide subject matter expertise
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services and patient safety
• Coordinate daily sterile compounding operations, including staffing assignments and workflow prioritization
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues within the sterile compounding area
• Assist with implementation of new workflows, technology, and process improvements
• Provide oversight and guidance for medication order review, preparation, distribution, and dispensing processes
• Support the drug procurement process including providing therapeutic alternatives to drug shortages and recalls

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Pharmacy degree, Pharm D preferred
• CT Pharmacist license
• 3 years of experience as a pharmacist; pharmacy residency preferred; internal or external certifications; Board of Pharmacy Specialists certification preferred

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Position Highlights

• Full time 40hr salaried on days
• We do pay shift and weekend differentials
• Excellent benefits starting day 1

Compensation and Benefits

​Pay Range: $54.00-85.00 per hour 

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment.   We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.