Pharmacist In Charge

Metrocare Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Pharmacist in Charge manages the pharmacy to provide a safe environment for dispensing in outpatient clinics, coordinates with clinic management on pharmacy-related issues, and is responsible for pharmacy assets. Metrocare serves people with developmental or mental health challenges and is committed to quality, gender-responsive, trauma-informed care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. The role handles dispensing and compounding, maintains pharmacy standards and controlled-substance records, counsels patients, organizes daily operations, and directs and coaches pharmacy technicians. The position may involve travel between worksites within the county and some overnight travel. It requires standing or walking for more than seven hours daily and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 15 pounds. The work environment has low-to-mild noise and should not be unusually hot or cold.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Current Texas Pharmacy License.
At least one year of experience in a retail setting.
One year of internship experience.
Familiarity with all functions of a pharmacy department.
Basic math skills and ability to work with reports and numbers.
Ability to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with few or no variables.
Ability to use a computer, printer, and relevant software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and to use the Internet for resources.
Current Texas driver's license, or a current license in another state with the requirement to obtain a Texas license within three months of employment.
Must have an acceptable driving record and meet the stated vehicle insurability requirements; liability insurance is required when using a personal vehicle for Center property or business.
Ability to talk and hear, operate a computer and telephone, carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 15 pounds, and stand and/or walk for more than seven hours a day.
Reliable transportation is required for positions requiring travel between worksites.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Handle dispensing functions and uphold and enforce applicable Texas State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations under the assigned preceptor.
Compound and prepare ordered pharmaceutical preparations.
Contact and confer with physicians as needed.
Maintain pharmacy standards as required by section 90.
Maintain inventory and records for narcotics.
Provide patient counseling and resolve patient problems.
Organize daily operational duties.
Provide direction and coaching to pharmacy technicians.
Manage pharmacy assets and coordinate with clinic management on pharmacy-related issues.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Director.
Conduct work in accordance with ethical standards, contracts, professional standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
Participate in and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Organize workflow, develop efficient procedures, identify operational shortcomings, and develop solutions.
Manage change and motivate employees to meet standards.
Build and maintain customer relations and support customer-focused service.