Pharmacist In Charge

Chiricahua Community Health Centers•Douglas, AZ

About The Position

The Pharmacist in Charge is responsible to the Board of Pharmacy for ensuring that the licensed establishment complies with state and federal laws and administrative rules governing pharmacy practice and the distribution of drugs and devices. The position maintains compliance while supporting pharmacy operations, staff supervision, patient care, inventory control, and coordination with internal departments and outside agencies. The role assists the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor with daily pharmacy operations and compliance. It provides pharmaceutical care through prescription checking, patient counseling, and medication education; supports patients with medication-related questions; and works with providers and clinical staff to address potential drug interactions and incompatibilities. The position oversees prescription drug and controlled-substance storage, medication inventory and loss prevention, and safe disposal of infectious or hazardous waste. It also supports 340B prescription reviews, pharmacy policies and procedures, clinic EMR scheduling templates, and pharmacy and organizational meetings.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Hold a current Arizona State Board of Pharmacy pharmacist license.
Hold current CPR certification.
Hold a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Comprehend and compose instructions, correspondence, and communications in English, orally and in writing.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group settings to patients, internal providers and staff, and other agency staff.
Perform medical mathematics, including ratios and proportions, dosage calculations, metric and household equivalents, Roman numerals, abbreviations, percentages, and general mathematics.
Gather and analyze data skillfully.
Perform varied assignments and make decisions requiring considerable independent judgment.
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, sound judgment, and timely decision-making.
Understand HIPAA and corporate compliance rules and regulations.
Be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
Prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
Meet the physical requirements, including occasionally exerting enough force to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds; continuously remaining stationary; standing for extended periods; constantly moving about the workplace; constantly operating computers, telephones, and other office machinery; handling small objects; and having the required visual, tactile, and auditory abilities.
Work in a health care facility environment with occasional exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
Travel occasionally and work extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of pharmacy experience.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of health plans and community health centers.
Knowledge of 340B regulations.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and statutes in the Arizona Pharmacy Act.
Act as the official liaison with the Compliance Officer of the State Board of Pharmacy.
Assist the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor in supervising and directing pharmacy staff and daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and scopes of practice.
Provide pharmaceutical care by checking prescriptions and delivering complete, effective patient counseling and medication education.
Help patients solve medication-related problems, such as identifying old medications or finding over-the-counter solutions.
Coordinate pharmacy practices with other health care departments and maintain working relationships with them.
Support the 340B Program Audit Specialist with prescription reviews to help maintain financial control.
Coordinate with outside agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.
Identify and discuss potential or actual drug interactions and incompatibility issues with providers and clinical staff.
Oversee storage of prescription drugs and controlled substances within the pharmacy.
Maintain accurate medication inventories and implement loss-prevention controls.
Oversee safe disposal of infectious and hazardous waste.
Participate in pharmacy-related committees, meetings, and CCHCI leadership meetings as needed.
Assist in developing CCHCI pharmacy operations policies and procedures.
Assist in creating and maintaining schedule templates in clinic EMR software.
Respond positively and helpfully to requests for assistance from colleagues at Chiricahua Community Health Centers.
Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Pharmacy.