IV Manager

Polaris Pharmacy Services; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced IV Manager to oversee infusion patients and ensure quality pharmaceutical care. The role involves close collaboration with healthcare providers and significant responsibility in monitoring and managing IV therapies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, be licensed in Florida, and possess management experience. Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and PTO, are offered.

Qualifications

• IV Experience required.
• Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the State of practice required.
• Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Maintain required IV documentation and clinical monitoring.
• Monitor TPN patients and adjust formulas as needed.
• Perform accurate dose calculations and program infusion pumps.
• Communicate with facility consultant pharmacists regarding IV patient management.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Ft Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Pharmaceutical

WHO WE ARE

At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we’re more than a pharmacy — we’re a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long‑term, post‑acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we’re raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission‑driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job — we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

Job Summary

The IV Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the continuous monitoring of infusion patients. As a vital member of the Infusion Pharmacy team, you will conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate therapy suitability, identify high‑risk medications, allergies, and other pertinent indications or interactions. This pivotal position involves close collaboration with internal departments to ensure seamless care coordination with home health agencies, nursing facilities, and physicians.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws, regulations, and sterile compounding guidelines.
• Maintain required IV documentation and clinical monitoring.
• Monitors TPN patients and makes adjustment to formulas as needed.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the notification process for prescribers and facilities regarding drug interactions, allergies, and other adverse patient safety situations.
• Perform accurate dose calculations based on medication, patient condition, volume, and administration rates, and program infusion pumps.
• Demonstrate competency in medication occurrence reporting.
• Understand Long‑Term Care Pharmacy/Home Infusion Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual and internal pharmacy policies.
• Process IV orders when technical support is unavailable.
• Answer drug-related questions about IV therapy and management promptly.
• Communicate with facility consultant pharmacists and clinical staff regarding IV patient management.
• Orient and assess competency for pharmacists transitioning from oral to IV pharmacy, as well as IV technicians and infusion pump technicians, ensuring completion of the approved Infusion Training Program.
• Have an excellent understanding of the GCPG, formulary initiatives, and clinical programs.
• Review consultant customer action request reports and other reports for facilities providing IV therapy.
• Maintain current knowledge of infusion drugs, therapies, aseptic techniques, infusion devices, product and supplies.
• Attend continuing education seminars and annual meetings to maintain clinical pharmacy skills.
• Perform on‑call duties as required.
• Work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills with a commitment to providing high‑quality pharmaceutical care.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable nursing home regulations and guidance.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Education and experience

• IV Experience required.
• Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the State of practice required.
• Management experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher.

Physical Demands

• May sit or stand 7–10 hours per day.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk.
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed.
• May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Holiday & PTO Policy

• Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.
• Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
• Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.

Benefits for full‑time Employees

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs).
• Company‑Paid Life insurance.
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit‑based raises.
• Career growth potential.
• Annual on‑site voluntary Flu Vaccines.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.