Part Time Pharmacist

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary:

Responsible for the preparation compounded sterile products using and related activities under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy. Assists in the supervision of IV technicians, interns and other support personnel.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Prepares compounded sterile products using aseptic technique and CAPS Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assures pharmacy compliance with rules and regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy and other regulating agencies.
• Reviews orders and prescriptions for admixing and dispensing. Resolves order discrepancies and problems with customer pharmacy personnel.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate CAPS automation equipment.
• Ability to work well with other CAPS employees and the management team.
• Knowledge of cleanroom functions, aseptic technique, USP 797 and cGMP's.
• Ability to interface with customers and apply good phone etiquette skills when speaking to customers.
• Ability to perform laboratory skills and Quality Control Coordinator functions as assigned.
• Knowledge of company polices and procedures and the ability to monitor for compliance.
• Computer literate in windows environment and computer systems.
• Ability to operate various types of office equipment.

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc:

Required:

• BS/Pharm.D. Degree from accredited school of pharmacy.
• Licensure from the state board of pharmacy.
• As determined by supervisor.
• Participates in and delivers training as required.

Desired:

• Two to three years of professional experience.
• Minimum of one year experience in preparation of compounded sterile products in a hospital or homecare pharmacy setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities: Other Duties

• Assists in the training of IV technicians, interns and new staff pharmacists at the direction of the DOP.
• Participates in CAPS Continuous Quality Improvement Program and performs Quality Control Coordinator functions as assigned.
• Assists in pharmacy operation, including troubleshooting equipment problems, ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Maintains a positive customer relationship.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities: Supervisory

• Supervises IV technicians and interns, reviewing their work for accuracy while assuring compliance with CAPS Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provides employee performance feedback to Director of the Pharmacy.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach, grasp, stoop, pull and perform repetitive motion procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Indoors, cleanroom, working environment limited to a small area, wearing protective cleanroom attire, tolerating warm temperatures and loud noise.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Range:$59.41 - $74.26

Schedule: Shift is 1 weekday per week AND every other weekend. Holiday and on-call rotation is required

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.