Pharmacist In Charge-Janus RX-London, KY

Mims Management Group•London, KY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Janus RX, a subsidiary of Mims Management Group, is an expanding pharmacist-owned business that started 20 years ago. They currently operate pharmacies in 20 states with 48 locations and plan to open 20 more this year. This opportunity is for a registered pharmacist to join a growing family-owned company. Janus RX is opening a closed-door pharmacy in London, KY, dedicated to packaging and delivering oral medications for an underserved Behavioral Health population. The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of the Pharmacy Department, managing various operations including personnel supervision, workflow, compliance with patient care quality standards, purchasing, inventory maintenance, departmental planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, human resource activities, and maintaining appropriate records for all medications and supplies.

Requirements

Strong communication skills.
Ability to perform detailed work.
Work is accomplished in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, state, and federal authorities as well as accepted standards of practice.
Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
Baccalaureate or PharmD degree required.
Current and valid registration and licensure by the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Moderate computer knowledge.
Self-directed, motivated, and capable of supervising support personnel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Pharmacist in Charge.
MTM Training/Certification.

Responsibilities

Supervises personnel and participates in all aspects of pharmacy workflow including data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and dispensing.
Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients.
Directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of pharmaceuticals and related substances and supplies.
Participate in the department’s planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resource activities.
Maintains appropriate records for all medications and other pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians or other qualified prescribers.
Prepares, labels, and dispenses medications for all age groups according to accepted standards of practice.
Performs computer order-entry functions in an accurate and timely manner.
Assists in maintaining an acceptable inventory of medications and supplies under proper conditions of storage and security.
Supervises and verifies appropriate and accurate drug distribution tasks performed by support and technical staff.
Effectively uses all necessary forms of informatics.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Performs all aspects of pharmacy operations in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
Interprets medication orders, monitors drug regimens, and performs interventions when order clarification is necessary or when therapeutic problems are identified.
Meets and maintains competencies to perform the required duties of the position.
Assists with adherence packaging and education of use.
Promotes the use of cost-effective drug therapy.
Documents activities per departmental policies.
Provide general drug information services when necessary.
Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
Demonstrates the ability to counsel patients, families, and/or caregivers.
Attend staff meetings.
Monitors activities of the department and take appropriate action as necessary to ensure efficient and effective operation.
Assist with staffing problems as needed and can suggest ways to efficiently distribute workflow.
Supervises support personnel in a consistent and fair manner.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and effectively organize workload and problem solve.
Completes annual continuing education requirements.
Obtains and maintains Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Certification, as necessary.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Follows accepted standards of practice and adheres to federal, state, and local regulations as well as the policies and procedures of the organization.
Abide by and uphold the privacy rule standards of HIPAA.