Pharmacist In Charge

LucyRx • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

Pharmacist whose role is to provide oversight and management of a retail pharmacy operation. As pharmacist-in-charge (PIC), will be responsible for complying with all Board of Pharmacy requirements for pharmacy license and laws governing prescription dispensing.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy; Pharm.D. preferred
• Holds an active license from the Texas Board of Pharmacy; license is in good standing
• Minimum of two years of pharmacist practice in retail, ambulatory, or hospital outpatient settings.
• Minimum of one year of managing technicians and/or pharmacist as a supervisor.
• Demonstrated experience in taking responsibility for some aspect of regulatory compliance, i.e. quality, confidentiality, inventory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate with prescribers and patients.
• Demonstrates business acumen to meet financial goals for the pharmacy.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of medication use and disease management.
• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to manage prescription dispensing and review of financial reports.
• Understand quality control procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel software.
• Demonstrates ability to manage personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Residency in ambulatory care preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide drug information and patient counseling as required by law.
• Maintain medication invoices, including controlled substance invoices.
• Perform inventories required by pharmacy law.
• Supervise staff pharmacists and support personnel, providing guidance and counseling.
• Supervise ordering pharmaceuticals and maintaining an adequate inventory to provide prescription services.
• Maintain and enforce policies and procedures to maintain efficient and accurate prescription service.
• Maintain good relationship with clinic management and clinical staff.
• Attend meetings with clinic staff as requested that support prescription services to clinic patients.
• Provide and present utilization reports as requested to support management of medication costs.
• Interpret medication orders/prescriptions and review patient’s medication profile for drug-drug interactions, appropriate dosing, and allergies.
• Maintain proper medication storage conditions and maintain temperature logs as required.
• Understand prescription billing requirements for different payors, including commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare-D.
• Provide oversight of medication distribution to remote clinic locations.
• Demonstrate and promote excellent customer service and conduct surveys to management patient and client satisfaction.
• Provide regular training to staff to maintain proficiencies as required by law.
• Facilitate training of pharmacists, technicians, clerks and shipping personnel.
• Maintain continuing education and training files.
• Provide oversight of competency development and assessment on a regular basis.
• Manage personnel, supplies and drug inventory to maximize return on investment.
• Manage multiple inventories and assist with audits of any and all discrepancies
• Provide feedback when necessary to improve efficiencies
• Enforce Policy and Procedures with all staff and get approval for any changes in process that are needed, which will require an update to Policies
• Communicate regularly with Specialty Services Division VP with information on all clinic related issues or concerns, as well as any pharmacy related operational issues.
• Maintain equipment in working order and according to pharmacy law
• Conduct staff performance evaluations.

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay and benefits, and are open to discussing compensation that reflects the value you bring to our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree