Pharmacist In Charge

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance. A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients. Come join us today! Summary: The Associate Director of Clinical Specialty Pharmacy Operations is responsible for developing and leading multiple operational aspects of Rx To Go. This critical role is accountable for collaborating with the Director and transforming teams of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure a patient-centric and cost-effective operational model for Rx To Go. This includes overseeing the day-to-day activities of the pharmacy, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care and support, and managing the pharmacy's budget and resources. This role also plays a key role in developing and implementing new programs and services, as well as training and developing pharmacy staff.

Requirements

Pharm D or BPharm required
Active Florida Pharmacist license required.
Active Pharmacist license in additional jurisdictions as assigned.
Minimum of seven (7) years of pharmacy experience
Minimum of five (5) years managing clinical and non-clinical pharmacy personnel
Analysis & Critical Thinking
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams
Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population

Nice To Haves

Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
Leads team of pharmacists that perform the clinical desktop review and verify the following: Accurate data entry, Review of all clinical, quality, and drug utilization review (DUR) alerts, Appropriate medication, dose, strength, directions, quantity, and safety.
Develop and implement new clinical programs and services based upon clinical trial requirements to meet the needs of FCS patients, providers, and external stakeholders.
Train and develop pharmacy staff and ensure that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide excellent patient care.
Work closely with other departments within the healthcare organization, such as clinical services, finance, and marketing, to ensure that the pharmacy is meeting its goals and objectives.
Operational hours, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Travel to clinics as required