Sterile Compounding Pharmacist
Company: AIS Healthcare
Location: Ridgeland
Posted on: May 5, 2025
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Job Description:
AIS HealthCare--- is the leading provider of advanced sterile,
patient-specific intrathecal pump medications and in-home
intravenous infusion, including immune globulin therapies. Our
values focus around innovation, stewardship, and unity, and we are
committed to advancing quality and improving lives. We are
dedicated to doing more for our patients by providing quality
products and a superior level of care to reach optimal therapeutic
outcomes.AIS Healthcare offers great benefits, including health,
vision and dental insurance, long term disability insurance, life
insurance, a vacation package, and a 401K plan with a generous
employer contribution.We offer a wonderful work culture and are
looking for an impact player who is positive, earnest and
hardworking. For more information on our company, please visit our
website at www.aiscaregroup.com.SHIFT: 8:00 - 6:30 PM, WeekdaysJOB
SUMMARY:This position is for a compounding pharmacist for sterile
intrathecal preparations in the Ridgeland, MS pharmacy.This
position is responsible for providing pharmacy services for the
company and consumer through the appropriate evaluation of
physician orders, compounding of sterile intrathecal preparations,
and safe dispensing of medications. The pharmacist provides
pharmaceutical care, information and/or consultation to the patient
and healthcare professionals. The pharmacist may supervise the
activities of pharmacy support personnel, as well as be involved in
quality control and performance improvement procedures.REQUIRED
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:--- Licensed Registered Pharmacist in good
standing with the State Board of Pharmacy--- One year experience
with sterile compounding preferredESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:--- Recognizes patients' rights and
responsibilities and supports them in the performance of job
duties; respects patient's rights to privacy and
confidentiality.--- Accurately compounds patient specific sterile
preparations for dispensing using proper aseptic technique.---
Reviews, processes, and checks physician orders and patient
medication profiles.--- Maintains knowledge of USP chapter to
assure the quality, sterility, and stability of compounded sterile
preparations.--- Uses available resources to gather information on
drugs, equipment, and patient monitoring.--- Assists in the
maintenance and cleaning of pharmacy work areas and the completion
of quality control and performance improvement procedures as
requested by the manager.--- Verifies syringe orders and compounds
based on physicians' instructions.--- Processes prescriptions with
quality checks to ensure appropriateness and accuracy.---
Collaborates with other employees/departments to aid in directing
work flow and assist in inventory control.--- Follows up with
prescribers regarding missing information on deficient
prescriptions.--- Garb (dress) into appropriate and distinctive
cleanroom attire before entering the compounding area. This
includes a full coverall with integrated hood, goggles, gloves,
shoe covers, and a facemask in an effort to obtain 100% skin
coverage. No makeup, nails, false eyelashes, etc will be allowed
per USP rules.--- Participates in initial training and competencies
as well as ongoing training associated with the performance of job
duties.--- Acts as a resource and consultant to physicians,
referral sources, and consumers regarding potential adverse
reactions, and interactions, related to drugs dispensed.---
Directly supervises pharmacy support personnel in the appropriate
compounding, packaging, and labeling of compounded sterile
products.--- Maintains appropriate documentation of the care
delivered to consumers and of drug prescriptions and compounding as
described in the Pharmacy Policy and Procedures and as mandated by
individual State Board requirements.--- Assists with employee
orientation and preceptorship as needed.--- Completes assigned
paperwork/documents as directed in a timely manner.--- Shares
knowledge gained with other staff members and works as a team
member.--- Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and
considerate manner.--- Performs other job related duties as
assigned.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:--- Knowledge of laminar air
flow theory and knowledge of drug stability and incompatibility.---
Must be able to fully comply with garbing requirements outlined in
the essential duties and responsibilities section as well as in
company policies and procedures for extended periods of time.---
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with
employees, referral sources, physicians, and consumers.---
Knowledgeable of current clinical issues, industry practice
standards, and accreditation standards and ability to incorporate
these standards into daily practice.--- Demonstrates extreme
attention to detail and accuracy.--- Ability to prioritize and meet
deadlines.--- Mathematic proficiency.--- Strong analytical
skills.--- Knowledge and use of repeater pump, analytical balance,
and hot plate.--- Good personal hygiene.--- Must follow all
personnel hygiene and gowning requirements as outlined in USP .---
Basic computer proficiency and knowledge in the use of Microsoft
applications.Steps to Apply:Complete the required Culture Index
Candidate Assessment (Directions to follow below in this job
posting, so please read in its entirety). *** No application will
be considered if the applicant does not follow instructions and
complete the assessment as part of the application process.Culture
Index Candidate AssessmentWhy does AIS utilize the Culture Index
Assessment? We recognize how important our employees are to the
success of our company. Our company continues to thrive due to a
culture of teamwork and our ability to match potential hires with
positions that best utilize their natural traits and skillsets. AIS
utilizes the Culture Index Candidate Assessment surveys to help us
select the best match for our positions.How can I complete the
assessment? Copy and paste the following link into your browser and
press enter. Then, select the corresponding position for which you
are applying. (Only one assessment per candidate is required.) The
assessment is brief, taking less than ten minutes to
complete.portal.cultureindex.com/public/survey/general/0BFB8F0000
Keywords: AIS Healthcare, Jackson , Sterile Compounding Pharmacist, Other , Ridgeland, Mississippi
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