Pharmacist-in-Charge, Class A

Central Health•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the business and operations of a Class A pharmacy to achieve pharmacy operation goals, objectives, policies and procedures. The designated pharmacist in this position has the responsibility for the pharmacy's compliance with statutes and rules relating to the practice of pharmacy, provides direct oversight of pharmacy staff duties and collaborates with the health center’s team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) required.
Five years of community pharmacy experience required.
Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
Five years of pharmacy experience in community clinic setting, Pharmacy management experience, Medication Therapy Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that prescriptions are dispensed safely and accurately as prescribed.
Conduct patient drug regimen review and patient prescription counseling services as required.
Prepare and maintain required records as per requirement.
Provide education and training of pharmacy staff.
Complete pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians workflow.
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures.
Leads quality and compliance improvement activities such as the development of pharmacy policies and procedures.
Leads performance improvement activities such as medication error reports and other quality metrics.
Helps to develop the pharmacy operations budget and manages expenditures.
Oversees pharmacy equipment and resources purchases/budgets.
Supervise a system to assure appropriate inventory management of prescription drugs and devices and other products dispensed from the Class A pharmacy and assures effective controls against theft or diversion of drugs.
Oversees the recruitment, selection, hiring and training of qualified pharmacy staff candidates and educational partners.
Represents the pharmacy in marketing at CommUnityCare meetings and/or community events.
Oversees Class A compliance and financial reporting.
Serves as a system administrator for pharmacy software in conjunction with 340B Compliance Coordinator, Pharmacy Operations Coordinator and Director of Pharmacy.
Adhere to policies and procedures regarding the maintenance of records in a data processing system such that the data processing system is in compliance with Class A pharmacy requirements.
Assure legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of all state and federal laws or sections governing the practice of pharmacy.
Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
Coordinate and support pharmacy administration duties with other pharmacy department team members when needed.
Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times.
Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with team members, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.