Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time

CVS Health • Conyers, GA

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About The Position

Omnicare is a provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities and other customers in healthcare settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, the person hired will be employed by Omnicare, which will operate as an independent, standalone organization.

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is a member of the pharmacy leadership team and reports directly to the General Manager. The PIC supervises dispensing pharmacy operations and develops and implements strategies to improve operational excellence, compliance, quality, and customer service. The role applies pharmaceutical knowledge to drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing, and helps lead a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at a 24/7 facility. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday in rotation, with every other weekend; occasional overnight shifts may be required if needed by the business. The position is benefit eligible.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in the state of Georgia, in good standing.
• Working knowledge of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• One year of pharmacist experience in a long-term care dispensing role.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily workflow and pharmacy operations so teams meet production quotas and deadlines.
• Facilitate processes and procedures for medication storage, stability, and administration.
• Audit the appropriateness of therapy through prospective drug utilization review.
• Check the completion and accuracy of new and refill labels and orders.
• Supervise the dispensing pharmacy and help develop and implement strategies for operational excellence, compliance, and customer service.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance developments, including those involving state Boards of Pharmacy, the DEA, and the FDA, and partner with the Division Compliance Officer and pharmacy management to address changes.
• Communicate and educate staff about pharmacy-related issues, including regulatory changes, compliance, FDA drug recalls, drug information, sample medications, and investigational studies.
• Implement quality assurance programs to evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient care, identify improvement opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Implement policies and procedures for procurement, storage, security, and disposition of drugs and devices.
• Maintain records of pharmacist licenses and technician registrations as required by state law.
• Respond to the Board of Pharmacy regarding warning notices.
• Implement procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of prescription and patient health care information, and ensure employees read, sign, and comply with those procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations governing pharmacy practice and accreditation.
• Serve as a primary information source and respond to internal and external customer questions or requests for clarification.
• As needed, perform narcotic-room compliance duties, including controlled-substance self-survey reporting, responding to regulatory surveyor inquiries, contacting physicians for hard copies of prescriptions, and conducting drug recall surveillance and reporting.
• Advise senior management of ongoing issues and drive development of action plans to resolve them.
• Guide and mentor junior colleagues in techniques and processes, and provide functional (matrix) supervision.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior