IV Pharmacist

Polaris Pharmacy Services; Palm Aire (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Company Paid Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Merit-based raises

Career growth potential

Annual on-site Flu Vaccines

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services is seeking an IV Pharmacist to monitor infusion patients, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate with home health agencies, nursing facilities, and physicians. You will perform dose calculations, program infusion pumps, and maintain IV documentation.

The role requires IV experience, an active pharmacist license, and a BS in Pharmacy or higher, with management experience preferred. The team supports 24/7 operations and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• IV experience required.
• Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the state of practice.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher; management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and sterile compounding guidelines.
• Maintain all IV documentation and clinical monitoring.
• Perform accurate dose calculations and program infusion pumps.
• Communicate with facility consultant pharmacists and clinical staff regarding IV patient management.
• Orient and assess competency for pharmacists and technicians rotating to IV room.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher

Active Pharmacist license

Management experience

IV experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

WHO WE AREAt 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 Pharmacist is responsible for providing consistent and ongoing monitoring of all infusion patients. As part of the Infusion Pharmacy team, you will fully assess patients to determine appropriateness of therapy, high risk medications, allergies, and other indications or interactions. In this high impact position, you will collaborate with internal departments to deliver excellent care coordination with home health agencies, nursing facilities and physicians.Duties/Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations, and sterile compounding guidelines.Maintain all required IV documentation and clinical monitoring.Demonstrate thorough knowledge of prescriber/facility notification process for drug interaction, allergy, and other adverse patient safety situations.Perform accurate dose calculations based on medication, patient condition, volume and administration rates. Program infusion pumps.Demonstrate thorough competency of medication occurrence reporting process.Have a deep understanding of the Polaris Long Term Care Pharmacy/Home InfusionPharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual and internal pharmacy policies and procedures.IV order processing only when technical support unavailable.Answer drug-related questions as related to IV therapy and management in a timely manner.Communicate with facility consultant pharmacists and clinical staff pharmacists regarding IV patient management.Orient and provide competency assessment for all pharmacists who rotate from oral pharmacy to IV pharmacy and orient and assess competency on all IV technicians and infusion pump technicians, when appropriate; this includes making certain that all pharmacists and technicians rotating into the IV room have completed the approved Polaris Infusion Training Program.Excellent understanding of the GCPG, formulary initiatives, and Polaris clinical programs.Review consultant customer action request reports and other reports for facilities at which IV therapy is provided.Maintain a current knowledge of infusion drugs and therapies and aseptic technique, as well as infusion devices, products, and supplies.Attend continuing education seminars and annual meetings as provided to maintain clinical pharmacy skills.QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:Excellent clinical, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills with a commitment to providing high-quality pharmaceutical careThorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable nursing home regulations and guidanceExperience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:IV Experience required.Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the State of practice required.Management experienceBachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higherPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per dayThe employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walkMay be necessary to work extended hours as neededMay lift and/or move up to 30 poundsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this roleHOLIDAY & PTO POLICYPaid 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.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.BENEFITS for full time EmployeesMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)Company Paid Life insuranceShort-term and Long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementPersonal Time Off (PTO)Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raisesCareer growth potentialAnnual on-site voluntary Flu VaccinesEmployee referral bonus program