Narcotics Pharmacist Supervisor

SpecialtyRx; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SpecialtyRx, Inc. is a Long-Term Care pharmacy servicing facilities and assisted living communities. We seek a Texas-licensed Pharmacist to oversee narcotic distribution and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role calls for strong analytical and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and solid organizational abilities. Mid-shift with rotating weekends/holidays; benefits include health, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and EAP.

Qualifications

• Texas license as Pharmacist required.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital or retail pharmacy or related fields.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Computer skills; ECM software knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and accurate distribution of narcotic medications to facilities.
• Manage workflow with the Pharmacist In Charge.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, interactions and proper administration.
• Supervise dispensed medicines for correct supply and labeling.
• Maintain narcotics inventory control systems and tracking.
• Oversee ordering of controlled substances.
• Educate, train and document training for technicians in the control room.
• Ensure security features of the control room are adhered to and updated.
• Report controlled substance theft/loss or discrepancies to regulators and management.
• Conduct audits of narcotic inventory and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related queries.
• Maintain customer databases with medical history and labs.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians and healthcare team regarding queries.
• Create department schedule and ensure shift coverage; perform on-call duties.
• Complete any tasks assigned by the Pharmacist In Charge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Texas Pharmacist license

Tools

Framework / ECM software

Job description

Description:

Our Company:

SpecialtyRx is a Long-Term Care pharmacy providing pharmaceutical services to long term care facilities and assisted living communities. SpecialtyRx takes pride in delivering personalized care and quality pharmacy services.

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:

• Mid 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.