Pharmacy Manager - Home Infusion - (Syracuse, NY)

Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) / Home Infusion Pharmacist

The PIC / Home Infusion Pharmacist is responsible for both day-to-day clinical pharmacy operations and overall regulatory compliance of the infusion pharmacy. This role serves as the accountable pharmacist to the Board of Pharmacy while also actively participating in patient care, sterile compounding oversight, and care coordination.

This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing compliance, clinical excellence, and operational execution to support safe and scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory & PIC Oversight

Serve as the designated PIC and primary contact for the State Board of Pharmacy

Ensure compliance with:

o USP 797

o USP 800

o State and federal pharmacy regulations

Maintain pharmacy licenses, DEA compliance, and inspection readiness

Lead accreditation readiness (ACHC, URAC) and audit response

Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs and policies

2. Clinical & Patient Care (Staff Pharmacist Role)

Review, verify, and dispense prescriptions for infusion therapies (IVIG, antibiotics, biologics, TPN)

Evaluate patient-specific data (labs, allergies, renal/hepatic function)

Provide patient counseling and education

Monitor therapy outcomes and collaborate with providers for adjustments

Provide clinical support for intake and referral teams

3. Sterile Compounding & Pharmacy Operations

Oversee sterile compounding and cleanroom operations

Ensure accuracy, sterility, and compliance in all compounded preparations

Supervise pharmacy technicians and compounding staff

Maintain workflow efficiency from intake ? dispense ? delivery

Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of medications

4. Care Coordination & Intake Support

Work closely with intake team on:

o Benefits verification (VOB)

o Prior authorizations

o Clinical documentation review

Coordinate with nurses, providers, and referral sources

Support rapid therapy initiation (critical for competitive positioning)

Act as clinical liaison for hospitals and physician offices

5. Inventory & Financial Stewardship

Manage high-cost specialty drug inventory and cold chain logistics

Monitor drug utilization, waste, and margin impact

Navigate drug shortages and recommend alternatives

Support cost control and formulary decisions

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy

Active pharmacist license in state of practice

Eligible to serve as PIC

Experience

25+ years pharmacy experience (home infusion, hospital, or specialty preferred)

Strong sterile compounding experience required

Prior leadership or PIC experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of pharmacy regulations and compliance

Clinical expertise in infusion therapies

Ability to balance hands-on work + leadership accountability

Strong communication with providers, nurses, and internal teams

Operational mindset with attention to speed and accuracy

Work Environment

Combination of:

o Cleanroom/compounding oversight

o Clinical verification and patient coordination

o Administrative/regulatory responsibilities