Inpatient Compounding Pharmacist - Team Lead

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Team Lead in IV Compounding based at Saint Francis but with responsibilities at Johnson Memorial and Saint Mary's Hospitals

Position Purpose

The IV Sterile Products Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the sterile compounding service, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely preparation and delivery of sterile medications. This role serves as the primary operational lead for IV room staff, supports compliance with USP <797> and USP <800>, Joint Commission, state and federal regulations, and promotes best practices in medication safety, quality assurance, and workflow efficiency. The Team Lead collaborates closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing leadership, and supply chain teams to ensure exceptional patient care and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Investigate compounding variances, quality concerns, and near misses; lead quality and compliance programs and provide subject matter expertise

• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services and patient safety

• Coordinate daily sterile compounding operations, including staffing assignments and workflow prioritization

• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues within the sterile compounding area

• Assist with implementation of new workflows, technology, and process improvements

• Provide oversight and guidance for medication order review, preparation, distribution, and dispensing processes

• Support the drug procurement process including providing therapeutic alternatives to drug shortages and recalls

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Pharmacy degree, Pharm D preferred

• CT Pharmacist license

• 3 years of experience as a pharmacist; pharmacy residency preferred; internal or external certifications; Board of Pharmacy Specialists certification preferred

Position Highlights

• Full time 40hr salaried on days

• We do pay shift and weekend differentials

• Excellent benefits starting day 1

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $54.00-85.00 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage

• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match

• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities

• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

• Well-being Initiative

• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran