Pharmacist In Charge-Janus RX- Norcross, GA
About The Position
Janus RX, a subsidiary of Mims Management Group, is opening a closed-door pharmacy that packages and delivers oral medications for an underserved behavioral health population. The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) plans, organizes, and directs the overall operation of the Pharmacy Department and reports directly to the Director of Outpatient Pharmacy. The PIC supervises personnel and participates in pharmacy workflow, including data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and dispensing. The role also supports inventory management, departmental planning and budgeting, education, and human resource activities. Work must comply with applicable local, state, and federal requirements and accepted standards of practice. The PIC prepares and dispenses medications for patients of all age groups, interprets medication orders, monitors drug regimens, addresses therapeutic issues, and supports patient safety and cost-effective drug therapy. The position includes adherence packaging and education, documentation, staff training and supervision, and participation in quality-improvement activities. The pharmacist maintains required competencies, continuing education, licensure, and any necessary BLS certification, and upholds HIPAA privacy standards. The employer describes its operating hours as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no nights or weekends and major holidays off. It identifies itself as a growing, family-owned, pharmacist-owned business with pharmacies in 21 states and more than 50 locations.
Requirements
- Graduation from a pharmacy school accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
- Baccalaureate or PharmD degree.
- Current and valid pharmacist registration and licensure by the State Board of Pharmacy.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Moderate computer knowledge.
- Self-directed, motivated, and capable of supervising support personnel.
- Ability to perform detailed work and communicate effectively.
- Ability to uphold HIPAA privacy rule standards.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Pharmacist in Charge.
- MTM training or certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and direct the overall operation of the Pharmacy Department.
- Supervise personnel and participate in pharmacy workflow, including data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and dispensing.
- Prepare, label, and dispense medications for patients of all age groups according to accepted standards of practice.
- Perform accurate and timely computer order entry.
- Maintain an appropriate inventory of medications and supplies under proper storage and security conditions; direct purchasing and inventory maintenance.
- Maintain appropriate records for medications and pharmaceutical supplies ordered by authorized prescribers.
- Supervise and verify accurate drug distribution tasks performed by support and technical staff.
- Use necessary forms of informatics.
- Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medication and healthcare errors.
- Interpret medication orders, monitor drug regimens, clarify orders when needed, and intervene when therapeutic problems are identified.
- Assist with adherence packaging and educate patients or caregivers on its use.
- Promote cost-effective drug therapy and provide general drug information when necessary.
- Document activities according to departmental policies.
- Assist with training and orientation of new employees, counsel patients and caregivers, and attend staff meetings.
- Monitor departmental operations and take appropriate action to support efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assist with staffing problems, recommend efficient workflow distribution, and supervise support personnel consistently and fairly.
- Prioritize and organize workload and solve problems.
- Complete annual continuing education requirements and obtain and maintain BLS certification as necessary.
- Represent the organization professionally and participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Follow accepted standards of practice, applicable laws and regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- No night or weekend work; operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Major holidays off.
- Family-friendly employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
