Narcotics Pharmacist Supervisor

Specialty Rx, INC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Specialty Rx, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Pharmacist in Texas to oversee narcotic medication distribution to facilities.

You will work with the Pharmacist In Charge, review orders for safety and appropriateness, and ensure accurate labeling and inventory control. Responsibilities include training technicians, maintaining control room security, conducting audits, and addressing medication-related inquiries while coordinating with nursing staff and physicians.

Qualifications

• Texas Pharmacist license required.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Experience in Hospital and Retail pharmacy or related medical fields is valuable.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficient computer skills; knowledge of ECM/Framework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and accurate distribution of narcotic medications to facilities.
• Manage workflow responsibilities with the Pharmacist In Charge.
• Evaluate medication orders for drug appropriateness, dosage, interactions and administration.
• Supervise dispensing, labeling and supply of medicines.
• Maintain inventory control for narcotics and ensure proper tracking and storage.
• Oversee the ordering of controlled substances.
• Educate and document training for technicians in the control room.
• Ensure security features of the control room are maintained and updated as needed.
• Report theft/loss or discrepancies to regulatory authorities and internal management.
• Conduct regular narcotic inventory audits and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related queries.
• Maintain customer databases with medical history and related data.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians and healthcare team members about queries.
• Create department schedules and ensure shift coverage.
• Perform on-call duties as required by PIC.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Pharmacist In Charge.

Skills

Licensed Pharmacist (TX)

Long Term Care experience

Hospital & Retail pharmacy experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Framework / ECM software

Job description

At Specialty Rx, Inc., our mission is to provide exceptional service guided by our CARE culture—Commitment,Accountability,Respect, andExcellence. The highest priority of each employee is to deliver top-quality service to our customers and colleagues, whether directly or through supporting others. This job description outlines the primary responsibilities through which employees embody our CARE values and contribute to the company’s mission of outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and accurate distribution narcotic medications to facilities.
• Manage workflow responsibilities with the Pharmacist In Charge.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions and proper administration.
• Supervise dispensed medicines are correctly supplied and labeled.
• Maintain inventory control systems for narcotics, to ensure all controlled substances are tracked, accounted for and stored appropriately.
• Oversee the ordering of controlled substances.
• Educate, train and document training for all technicians authorized to work in the control room.
• Ensure security features of the control room are being adhered to and make changes, as needed.
• Reporting of all controlled substance theft/loss or major discrepancies to appropriate regulatory authorities and internal management (PIC, Compliance Offer, HR, Operations, etc.).
• Conduct regular audits of narcotic inventory to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions, as needed.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related queries.
• Maintain customer's database to include medical history, clinical, laboratory data, etc.
• Communicate with facilities' nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding medication-related queries.
• Responsible for creating the schedule for department, and ensuring proper shift coverage.
• Perform "on-call" duties when required.
• Complete any task assigned by the Pharmacist In Charge.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Texas required.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Hospital and Retail pharmacy or other medical fields.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Framework / ECM software knowledge a plus.

Shift

• AM Shift with rotating weekends and holidays.

Company Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

SpecialtyRx, Inc. is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to gender, race, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.