Pharmacist Coordinator, 503B Operations (H)

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Pharmacist Supervisor for the 503B Outsourcing unit. Coordinate compounding and production operations, oversee technicians, ensure DEA compliance, maintain a safe drug supply, and support the pharmacy team.

The role requires a Pharm.D. (or B.Pharm) from ACPE, at least three years as a pharmacist with at least one year in quality assurance, and the ability to lead staff, plan production schedules, and drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited school.
• Three years of pharmacist experience with at least one year in QA or quality control.
• Ability to lead staff, supervise technicians and coordinate operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees medication dispensing and coordinates pharmac​y technicians.
• Ensures FDA/DEA compliance and environmental program oversight.
• Creates production schedules and manages inspection, labeling and packaging tasks.
• Implements quality improvements and ensures medication safety standards.
• Coordinates with other departments and leadership to ensure quality of care.
• Precepts pharmacy students and residents as applicable.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Quality assurance

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health Mission Hill

Worker Type:
Regular

Job Summary:
Coordinates compounding and production operations for all aspects of the 503B facility which includes procurement, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulatory compliance, technician supervision/accountability, medication safety, and any other issues that may arise regarding these operations or products. Contributes to a safe and reliable drug supply chain infrastructurefor customers.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the medication dispensing process which includes general oversight and coordination of technicians who support the role of drug compounding.
• Maintains Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance of the environmental program and trend all environmental program data points to determine appropriate thresholds and initiate and oversee interventions as needed.
• Creates and delivers a production schedule and completion of associated tasks (i.e. inspection, labeling, packaging).
• Develops and implements quality improvement activities and ensures compliance with patient care and medication practice standards within their assigned scope of service. Assesses and improves the performance of pharmacy services provides.
• Implements policies relevant to the operation of the department. Assists in planning and implementing new concepts in drug distribution and control in accordance with established hospital policy and accepted standards of proper pharmacy practice.
• Coordinates department’s activities with those of other departments and coordinates with other management staff in establishing checks and quality controls to ensure quality of care.
• Compiles reports and special studies as arranged or as specifically requested. Researches developments and trends inside and outside the hospital that relate to assigned functions.
• Acts as a consultant to support services and ancillary departments. Serves as a resource to the pharmacy staff.
• Leads staff members in the pharmacy by assigning work tasks, training, and scheduling work shifts for all employees.
• Precepts pharmacy students and residents, as applicable.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Pharmacy degree ( Pharm.D ; Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

EXPERIENCE

• Three years’ pharmacist experience, with at least one year of experience in quality assurance or control

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois

- Pharmacist, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

- Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

- Pharmacist - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

- Pharmacist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:
Employee

Department:
3955000214 Pharm 503B Outsourcing

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.