Pharmacist in Charge

Tarrytown Expocare LLC•Walpole, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Pharmacist-In-Charge, you will report to the Regional Operations Director to build a world class pharmacy operation serving the IDD community throughout Massachusetts. You will be an integral leader of the team. You will demonstrate excellent leadership and customer service skills that position Tarrytown Expocare as the leader in pharmacy services to the IDD community nationwide, be comfortable multi-tasking, and enjoy the challenge of utilizing a broad range of skills in a fast-paced, agile, and rapidly growing environment. Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy is a long-term care pharmacy that provides specialized care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the United States. The company has been providing long-term care pharmacy services since 2007, but originated as part of an independent retail pharmacy, Tarrytown Pharmacy, which has been serving the local community since 1941. Through dedication to provide excellence to customers, the company has grown from a small independent pharmacy to a multi-state long-term care pharmacy solution.

Requirements

Must possess a MA State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License.
Minimum of five years of pharmacy practice, with management experience in long-term care preferred.
Minimum 2 years of PIC/pharmacy management experience.
Experience maintaining regulatory compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Excellent project management, communication, and people/organization skills.
Demonstrated track record of setting and managing team goals / KPIs, ensuring accountability and a performance-driven culture.
Experience redesigning and simplifying workflow processes to improve efficiency and quality.
Positive personality who can work well within a team.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and occasionally stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Can de-escalate and troubleshoot problems within the pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pharmacy system conversions is preferred but not required.
Experience with FrameworkLTC is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision for the pharmacy including overseeing pharmacists, technicians, and a distribution team.
Manages the workflow processes related to order entry, initial review of orders, and daily and cycle-fill production processes.
Monitor industry, regulatory and compliance industry, regulatory and compliance developments (e.g., State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, etc.) for pending regulatory changes and work with the pharmacy leadership team to address them.
Communicate and educate staff on pharmacy-related issues such as regulatory changes/compliance, FDA drug recalls, etc.
Carry out policies and procedures for the procurement, storage, security, and disposition of medications in the pharmacy.
Maintain all required pharmacy and technician licenses and registrations as required by the state.
Work with leadership to respond to the board regarding any warning notice or communication from the state board of pharmacy, DEA, or other regulatory agency.
Carry out policies and procedures aligned with organization standards for maintaining integrity and confidentiality of prescription information and patient health care information, and ensure that all employees of the pharmacy read, sign, and comply with policies.
Perform and maintain records for all controlled substances and controlled substance prescriptions in the pharmacy.
Work with leadership to respond to and resolve all regulatory survey inquiries.
Performs all job duties with a friendly, positive, and team-oriented approach.
All other duties as assigned by the Tarrytown Expocare leadership team.