Pharmacist in Charge

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Right Dose Pharmacy, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is seeking a Pharmacist in Charge for its Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of daily medication dispensing, IV preparation, and compounding. The Pharmacist in Charge will actively communicate with the Director of Pharmacy Operations to resolve production issues and ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations. This position also involves overseeing controlled substances and maintaining compliance with the State Board of Pharmacy. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and team-oriented attributes, and will be expected to perform staff pharmacist duties at least 75% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. required
State Pharmacist License required without restrictions
5+ years pharmacist experience preferred, preferably in high-volume pharmacy
Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
Excellent computer skills, including pharmacy operations system knowledge

Responsibilities

Ensures that daily medication dispensing, IV preparation and compounding function smoothly and efficiently.
Actively communicates with the Director, Pharmacy Operations to identify and resolve production-related issues in a timely fashion.
Ensures that the pharmacy is compliant with all State and Federal laws and regulations, as well as, performs all the functions of a staff pharmacist.
Oversees controlled substances and is responsible to the State Board of Pharmacy for Compliance with Regulations and Statutes.
Supervises the Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and manages daily production to ensure all duties are completed in a timely fashion to meet delivery schedules.
Ensures workflow processes and staffing are designed to support accurate and timely prescription dispensing.
Fully competent and able to perform Staff Pharmacist responsibilities; work as a scheduled pharmacist on the floor among the staff at least 75% of the time.
Communicates regularly on a daily basis with the Director, Pharmacy Operations regarding issues or concerns that impact timely production, safety, or compliance.
Ensures that pharmacy processes and record keeping systems are in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
Ensures that newly hired Pharmacists are trained.
Assists the Director, Pharmacy Operations in staffing/scheduling to ensure appropriate licensed coverage as required by Board of Pharmacy.
Oversees all CII ordering, inventory control systems, and dispensing to ensure proper record keeping and dispensing within State and Federal regulations.
Maintains 797-Compliance program to include proper training, documentation and program revision as necessary.
Evaluate workflow processes and implement changes as necessary to achieve greater efficiency, safety and/or regulatory compliance.
Assist with pharmacy student evaluations, assignments and daily duties.
Work collaboratively with other supervisors/functional areas to keep work flowing smoothly and efficiently; provides input for Pharmacist, Fulfillment and Data Entry reviews.
Occasional customer relations duties as assigned.
Special projects or other duties as assigned.
Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.