IV Manager

LTC PHARMA HLDG LLC; 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

Company paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an IV Manager to oversee infusion patients and ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care. The role involves comprehensive assessments, compliance with pharmacy laws, and close collaboration with health agencies. Candidates must have substantial IV experience and a valid pharmacist license.

Additional qualifications include strong clinical skills and management experience. Full-time employees benefit from medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• IV experience required.
• Pharmacist license must be active and in good standing.
• Requires management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and guidelines.
• Monitor TPN patients and adjust formulas.
• Perform accurate dose calculations and program infusion pumps.
• Communicate with staff regarding IV patient management.
• Conduct continuing education to maintain pharmacy skills.

Skills

Clinical skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of nursing home regulations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher

Current Pharmacist license

Management experience

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we are a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long‑term, post‑acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. Founded in 2015, Polaris is locally and independently owned with a growing national footprint. We offer competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

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.
• Monitor TPN patients and adjust 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, products, and supplies.
• Attend continuing education seminars and annual meetings to maintain clinical pharmacy skills.
• Perform on‑call duties as required.
• Work varied shifts.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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/or 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 seven (7) to ten (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.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

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.