Pharmacist In Charge PIC ( Retail)

St. Matthews Pharmacy•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Make a Difference Every Day! Help Achieve Remarkable Outcomes in Addiction Treatment and Change Lives Join a Growing Company with Opportunity for Career Advancement Through an innovative pharmacy program, St. Matthews Pharmacy removes barriers to treatment and deliver life-saving services and medications to patients in a stigma-free environment. Join a company that is driven by a higher purpose—to make a difference in the lives of those they serve, especially those affected by addiction. A leader in quality standards, St. Matthews Pharmacy provides solutions for payers, clinicians and organizations involved with substance use disorder. St. Matthews Pharmacy is one of the only companies that offers access to all FDA approved medications for substance use disorder through our full-service, high-touch pharmacies. Why Pharmacists Choose St. Matthews Pharmacy Monday–Friday schedule No late nights or overnight shifts Collaborative care model working closely with providers and care teams Mission-driven organization focused on improving access to behavioral health and addiction treatment Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth Position Summary: The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) position leads a skilled pharmacy team in a fast-growing organization. The PIC is responsible for leading and directing all pharmacy activities at their location so the objectives of the company are consistently and successfully achieved. The PIC ensures compliance with FDA mandates, accrediting body standards, and self-imposed restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable. The PIC also enforces all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures. Full Time , Exempt Role Salary Range : $145,600.00 - $156, 000.00 Monday - Friday

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited college of pharmacy or Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification.
State Licensure in the resident state of the pharmacy, Kentucky, as well as State Licensure at the time of hire (or obtained within 12 months of hire date) for IN, OH, TN, and additional states as needed.
Successful completion of state pharmacy board examination
Maintenance of continuing education requirements
3-5 years’ experience in the practice of pharmacy, required
Current knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
Familiarity with workflow concepts relating to the practice of retail pharmacy.
Shows full understanding of controlled substance rules and regulations as dictated by the Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as state and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge in counseling patients regarding the clinical benefit and use of their customized medication.
Expertise in understanding third party plan coverage options for customized medication patients.
Thorough understanding of benefits investigation and pharmacy billing operations for commercial and Medicaid/Medicare members.
Possesses leadership skills and abilities: time management and organizational skills; professionalism; communication skills, both oral and written; ability to prioritize effectively; and ability to delegate effectively.
Ability to organize and plan the activities of subordinates, and to delegate appropriately.
Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.
Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.
This position requires residence in the city of position offered or another nearby community that would allow for on-site presence.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as talk and hear.
The employee is required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Repetitive motions and/or prolonged computer use.
Working at a fast pace, subject to many interruptions and both physical and mental stress.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years’ experience in pharmacy management, preferred
Experience dispensing medications prescribed for the treatment of addiction, preferred
Experience using Pioneer preferred

Responsibilities

Recruits, hires, and directs pharmacy staff to ensure that they carry out the goals of the company.
Holds employees accountable to the organization for decisions affecting consumers.
Assesses revenue and expenditures of store, manages utilization of resources, and works within budget constraints.
Conducts meetings with members of the pharmacy staff at regular intervals.
Arranges for performance evaluation of each member of pharmacy annually; establishes annual performance goals and monitors progress toward these goals on a consistent basis.
Corrects behaviors and disciplines employees, as necessary.
Maintains ongoing liaison with all pharmacy staff members in order to obtain their cooperation toward the achievement of the goals of the company.
Delegates authority as necessary to ensure that all responsibilities of this position and pharmacy operations are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner.
Addresses complaints and resolves issues.
Performs pharmacist duties as needed.
Oversees the pharmacy services of the company, including monitoring internal company processes and operations.
Guides clinical operational aspects of the pharmacy and also guides oversight of the clinical decision-making aspects of pharmacy.
Verifies source of prescription
Contacts Physician’s offices for clarification or questions on any orders or prescriptions written by the Physician
Provides Clinical advice to Physicians regarding medication treatments
Obtains any and all information necessary from Physician to ensure accurate and safe dispensing of medications to the patient
Resolves prescription discrepancies
Receives prescription orders over the telephone from Physicians or their agents
Verifies correct drug is being dispensed and the drug matches the prescription order
Verifies correct patient for dispensing, verifies correct route of administration, verifies correct drug dosage and strength, verifies correct administration schedule or time (directions)
Includes appropriate manufacturer or other patient education materials with dispensed drugs)
Obtains insurance authorizations as required
Investigates and manages insurance denials as required
Completes quality control and DUR check on prescriptions, ensuring adherence to all policies, procedures and laws
Provides patient-specific consultation on all aspects of their medication regimen
Maintains appropriate records and computer entry of prescriptions and patient information
Documents patient interventions with adequate detail in both clinical and non-clinical records as appropriate
Ensures compliance with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable.
Enforces all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to drug dispensing and patient privacy, as well as company policies and procedures.
Ensures ongoing company compliance with all laws and regulations; ensures that the company meets or exceeds accreditation standards; and implements ‘’best practices’’ in department activities.
Reports any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.
Participates in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
Initiates appropriate actions on reports and recommendations provided by authorized inspection agencies.
Participates in the company’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
Participates in company committees when requested.
Reviews incidents and resolves complaints.
Remains dependable and maintains levels of confidentiality
Ensures that patient rights are upheld and supports informed decision making by the patient
Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with prescribers
All other duties as assigned