Pharmacist in Charge/Pharmacy Manager

The Wright Center Medical Group•Wilkes-Barre, PA

21d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Under moderate direction, coordinates and supervises pharmacy services including preparation and dispensing of drugs, supplies, and equipment, preparation of sterile products and clinical pharmacy services. The Pharmacy Manager will be located within The Wright Center for Primary Care and focus on providing longitudinal, pharmaceutical care to patients within the clinical settings. The Pharmacy Manager will also provide education and outreach to physicians, residents and other providers on prescribing guidelines, alternative drug therapies, and risk mitigation. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS This position will report to the Medical Director, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Physicians, Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Nurses, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Medical Assistants whose main objective is to provide optimal patient care in a primary care setting. As the service line expands pharmacists will report to this position. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS While living and demonstrating our Core Values, the Pharmacist in Charge/Pharmacy Manager will: Lead the development, implementation and sustainability of pharmacy services at TWCCH’s health centers Supervise pharmacy staff including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians Oversee, direct, coordinate and supervise all pharmacy activities Work to facilitate and coordinate pharmacy operations Participate/assist in procurement of drugs, supplies and equipment used in preparing and dispensing drugs Perform duties of the clinical pharmacist Maintain clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing the literature and attending in services, seminars, and conferences Ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations Maintain accurate records and documentation Develop and participate in pharmacy-related quality improvement and medication management initiatives. Provide clinical oversight and leadership for the 340B program to optimize its importance Coordinate and manage medication and sample inventory for clinics Work with the Primary Care team in meeting a patient's transitional care goals (may include home visits, practice encounters, etc.). Explore academic partnership integrations for workforce development with agencies such as (AHEC, Wilkes University, LCCC etc.) Assist with claims/prior authorization issues Work with marketing to promote pharmacy services Ensure patient satisfaction and provide excellent customer service. Conduct performance reviews, at least annually, for pharmacy personnel Participate in health center huddles and other meetings as required Prepare and submit management reports as required Participate in development of service line budget for pharmacy operations Guide pharmacy toward achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual projections based on financial and management objectives Follow established channels of authority and communication throughout the organization Maintain on call schedule for pharmacists and covers as needed Perform special tasks or projects as requested Development and implement policies and SOPs Adhere to all organizational policies. Recruit and hire staff as necessary Responsible for department orientation/training and management of staff Verification of licensure of staff Provision of ongoing education programs Define the responsibilities of each of the pharmacy staff

Requirements

Meet The Wright Center for Community Health and its affiliated entity The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS©) People Analyzer Tool
Mission-oriented; represents the enterprise in a professional manner while demonstrating organizational pride
Doctor of Pharmacy or Masters of Science in Pharmacy desirable from an accredited (Council on Pharmaceutical Education).
Four years of managing pharmacy operations and/or clinical pharmacy experience
Current licensure by the PA State Board of Pharmacy
Three (3) plus years managerial experience in a pharmacy environment
Proficiency in all Pharmacy computer systems, automated dispensing software and systems
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
BLS Certification required
Valid PA Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Buy in and experience working in the EOS® model (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation and sustainability of pharmacy services at TWCCH’s health centers
Supervise pharmacy staff including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Oversee, direct, coordinate and supervise all pharmacy activities
Work to facilitate and coordinate pharmacy operations
Participate/assist in procurement of drugs, supplies and equipment used in preparing and dispensing drugs
Perform duties of the clinical pharmacist
Maintain clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing the literature and attending in services, seminars, and conferences
Ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Develop and participate in pharmacy-related quality improvement and medication management initiatives.
Provide clinical oversight and leadership for the 340B program to optimize its importance
Coordinate and manage medication and sample inventory for clinics
Work with the Primary Care team in meeting a patient's transitional care goals (may include home visits, practice encounters, etc.).
Explore academic partnership integrations for workforce development with agencies such as (AHEC, Wilkes University, LCCC etc.)
Assist with claims/prior authorization issues
Work with marketing to promote pharmacy services
Ensure patient satisfaction and provide excellent customer service.
Conduct performance reviews, at least annually, for pharmacy personnel
Participate in health center huddles and other meetings as required
Prepare and submit management reports as required
Participate in development of service line budget for pharmacy operations
Guide pharmacy toward achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual projections based on financial and management objectives
Follow established channels of authority and communication throughout the organization
Maintain on call schedule for pharmacists and covers as needed
Perform special tasks or projects as requested
Development and implement policies and SOPs
Adhere to all organizational policies.
Recruit and hire staff as necessary
Responsible for department orientation/training and management of staff
Verification of licensure of staff
Provision of ongoing education programs
Define the responsibilities of each of the pharmacy staff