Pharmacist in Charge

HealthPoint • Bryan, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsibility for managing HealthPoint Class A Pharmacy operations, and associated programs that impact Class A pharmacy operations. Oversee HealthPoint Community Pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance. Assume responsibility as the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) for Class A (Community) Pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local pharmacy regulations. Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain efficient and safe Class A pharmacy operations, including position-appropriate delegation of duties. Supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure adherence to pharmacy guidelines and to ensure excellent patient care. Support the development and execution of the pharmacy department's strategic plan, goals, and objectives in alignment with HealthPoint’s mission, vision, and values. Monitor adherence to medication dispensing standards, medication safety protocols, and quality assurance measures. Assist in data submission and analysis for the recurring QAPI meetings. Collaborate with the medical staff and clinical leadership to develop and maintain HealthPoint’s medication formulary for use at HealthPoint Community Pharmacies. Manage and allocate resources effectively, including staffing, budgeting, inventory control, and technology solutions, for Class A Pharmacy operations. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting professional development, staff engagement, a culture of compliance, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the pharmacy. Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of pharmacy information systems, including associated medication management systems. Collaborate with IT staff and vendors to address system issues, upgrades, and enhancements. Support 340B program expansion initiatives as applicable to Class A Pharmacy operations, collaborating with key stakeholders to gain support and implementation. In the role of Pharmacy Manager, you will provide support for the 340B Program, for activities related to Class A Pharmacy operations. Program Management: Assist in developing and implementing strategies to optimize the 340B program’s benefits, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and maximize cost savings. Monitor program performance metrics, analyze data, and prepare reports for Sr. Management and regulatory agencies. Stay updated with changes in 340B program guidelines and regulations to maintain compliance and adapt strategies accordingly. Build and maintain effective relationships with providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals at HealthPoint, as well as external stakeholders, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and applicable vendors. Assist in a liaison role with regulatory agencies, auditors, and other third parties involved in the 340B program, as needed. Operational Management: Coordinate with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate and compliant 340B program operation, including purchasing, inventory management, and distribution. Assist in managing Class A pharmacy agreements, terms, and financials. Assist in collaborating with the IT department to maintain the 340B database integrity and ensure the accurate eligibility and tracking of 340B drugs. Assist in mentoring Class A Pharmacy staff in the 340B program, guiding compliance, operational efficiency, and professional development. Financial Management: Assist in managing financial aspects of the 340B program applicable to Class A Pharmacy operations, including revenue cycle, billing, and auditing to maximize program savings. Assist in conducting regular audits and internal reviews applicable to Class A Pharmacy operation in order to ensure financial integrity, compliance with 340B program requirements, and financial accuracy. Program Expansion: Identify opportunities for expanding the 340B program within the Class A Pharmacy operations structure, including new eligible service lines. Assist with stakeholders to set up remote pharmacy services at clinics, ensuring access to affordable medications and compliance with 340B program requirements. LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Provides overall management and direction for departmental staff. Assists in the development and maintenance of the departmental budget; monitors ongoing budgetary compliance and addresses problems as needed. Delegate departmental duties and responsibilities as needed; participates in high priority special projects and activities. Represents the department at senior management meetings if needed. Prepares departmental company policies and procedures and conveys departmental communications and directives. Monitors departmental performance using company performance standards and addresses issues as needed. Directs departmental performance and provides specific instructions to applicable staff on completion of tasks/responsibilities. Prepares and conducts performance appraisals for immediate staff Conducts hiring, disciplinary, and termination procedures Effectively prioritize tasks and projects based on business needs and resources Ensure alignment of initiatives with organizational priorities and objectives Manage competing demands and adapt to changing priorities MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES Empathy - Demonstrates empathy and respect for diversity in the workplace by treating all patients, guests, and colleagues with politeness and inclusivity. Open to learning from different perspectives and experiences. Excellence - Maintains ethical and safety standards and shows integrity in work-related activities. Aims for excellence in job performance. Enjoyment - Shows gratitude, appreciation, a commitment to learning, and professionalism by seeking feedback, accepting constructive criticism, and being open to growth and improvement in their job role. Commitment to Patient/Customer Service - Exhibits good patient/customer service skills and professionalism during patient, customer, colleague interactions. Uses effective communication skills, listens to patients/customers, and responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner. Manages challenging situations professionally, ensuring timely resolution of problems to create positive patient/customer experiences. CULTURE Gratitude - Maintains a positive attitude and acknowledges the value of contentment and well-being in oneself and others. Collaborative Team - Shows adaptability, enthusiasm, and a readiness to work with others in an inter-professional team for organizational purposes. Identifies and encourages opportunities for the professional growth of team members. Quality Improvement - Works together with the team to promote ongoing improvement efforts aimed at enhancing quality standards, processes, and results. Accountability - Follows regulatory guidelines and HealthPoint policies and procedures consistently. Takes responsibility for mistakes and errors when they occur.

Requirements

• Organizational Skills - Displays more advanced organizational skills in an administrative capacity in order to organize projects or the work of others.
• Critical Thinking Skills - Devises effective solutions to situations encountered based on the general goals and objectives of the healthcare administrative function.
• Communication Skills - Able to effectively communicate opinions drawn from conclusions using inference and logic.
• Critical Thinking Skills – Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Problem Resolution - Resolves conflicts that may arise because of disagreements between employees, between employees and customers/clients, or with the public, other legal entities, or governmental authorities.
• Math Development - must be able to solve mathematical problems and understand statistics.
• Possesses advanced general skills, including written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills, and mathematical knowledge frequently acquired through completion of a general Bachelor’s degree program .
• Possesses a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy school.
• Experience in pharmacy practice, preferably in a FQHC clinical or outpatient setting.
• Experience with the 340B program is highly desirable, as it involves knowledge of pharmaceutical purchasing/distributing and compliance.
• A strong understanding of the 340B program and its implications for patient care and financial management.
• Possesses an understanding of the trade/profession at a level that allows the employee to create new methods for the profession (those that do not exist in the profession).
• Maintains current knowledge of standards of care and practices, typically acquired through continuing education.
• Word Processing Skills - Prepares more complex documents in Microsoft Word including creating tables, charts, graphs, and other elements.
• Spreadsheet Skills - Uses Microsoft Excel to analyze data, including the use of formulas, functions, lookup tables and other standard spreadsheet elements.
• Graphics/Presentation Skills - Creates basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Unrestricted License to practice Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Texas

Nice To Haves

• Valid state of Texas Driver’s License
• Automobile insurance with reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Oversee HealthPoint Community Pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance.
• Assume responsibility as the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) for Class A (Community) Pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local pharmacy regulations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain efficient and safe Class A pharmacy operations, including position-appropriate delegation of duties.
• Supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure adherence to pharmacy guidelines and to ensure excellent patient care.
• Support the development and execution of the pharmacy department's strategic plan, goals, and objectives in alignment with HealthPoint’s mission, vision, and values.
• Monitor adherence to medication dispensing standards, medication safety protocols, and quality assurance measures.
• Assist in data submission and analysis for the recurring QAPI meetings.
• Collaborate with the medical staff and clinical leadership to develop and maintain HealthPoint’s medication formulary for use at HealthPoint Community Pharmacies.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively, including staffing, budgeting, inventory control, and technology solutions, for Class A Pharmacy operations.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting professional development, staff engagement, a culture of compliance, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the pharmacy.
• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of pharmacy information systems, including associated medication management systems.
• Collaborate with IT staff and vendors to address system issues, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Support 340B program expansion initiatives as applicable to Class A Pharmacy operations, collaborating with key stakeholders to gain support and implementation.
• Provide support for the 340B Program, for activities related to Class A Pharmacy operations.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to optimize the 340B program’s benefits, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and maximize cost savings.
• Monitor program performance metrics, analyze data, and prepare reports for Sr. Management and regulatory agencies.
• Stay updated with changes in 340B program guidelines and regulations to maintain compliance and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals at HealthPoint, as well as external stakeholders, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and applicable vendors.
• Assist in a liaison role with regulatory agencies, auditors, and other third parties involved in the 340B program, as needed.
• Coordinate with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate and compliant 340B program operation, including purchasing, inventory management, and distribution.
• Assist in managing Class A pharmacy agreements, terms, and financials.
• Assist in collaborating with the IT department to maintain the 340B database integrity and ensure the accurate eligibility and tracking of 340B drugs.
• Assist in mentoring Class A Pharmacy staff in the 340B program, guiding compliance, operational efficiency, and professional development.
• Assist in managing financial aspects of the 340B program applicable to Class A Pharmacy operations, including revenue cycle, billing, and auditing to maximize program savings.
• Assist in conducting regular audits and internal reviews applicable to Class A Pharmacy operation in order to ensure financial integrity, compliance with 340B program requirements, and financial accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for expanding the 340B program within the Class A Pharmacy operations structure, including new eligible service lines.
• Assist with stakeholders to set up remote pharmacy services at clinics, ensuring access to affordable medications and compliance with 340B program requirements.
• Provides overall management and direction for departmental staff.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the departmental budget; monitors ongoing budgetary compliance and addresses problems as needed.
• Delegate departmental duties and responsibilities as needed; participates in high priority special projects and activities.
• Represents the department at senior management meetings if needed.
• Prepares departmental company policies and procedures and conveys departmental communications and directives.
• Monitors departmental performance using company performance standards and addresses issues as needed.
• Directs departmental performance and provides specific instructions to applicable staff on completion of tasks/responsibilities.
• Prepares and conducts performance appraisals for immediate staff
• Conducts hiring, disciplinary, and termination procedures
• Effectively prioritize tasks and projects based on business needs and resources
• Ensure alignment of initiatives with organizational priorities and objectives
• Manage competing demands and adapt to changing priorities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager