Pharmacist In Charge

Asian Health Services•Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Asian Health Services is seeking a registered pharmacist to be in personal and immediate charge of its entity-owned pharmacy in Oakland Chinatown and the pharmacy personnel. The role supervises and performs daily pharmacy operations while maintaining business efficiency and profitability. The Pharmacist In Charge oversees departmental policies, procedures, programs, budgeting, staffing, quality management, and regulatory compliance. The position also performs pharmacist duties including reviewing medication orders, providing drug information and patient counseling, overseeing inventory and pricing, supporting the 340B Drug Pricing Program, and promoting safe medication practices. The role reports pharmacy matters and issues to the Director of Pharmacy and contributes to departmental teamwork and customer service.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
At least 3 years of experience in a local retail pharmacy.
At least 2 years of pharmacy supervisory experience.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of California.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
Immunization certification through an ACPE-approved or otherwise board-recognized program.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and supporting positive team interaction and development.
Ability to operate varied office equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing and understand verbal and written communications.
Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations, handle multiple tasks, and interpret and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to act calmly and tactfully in stressful or confrontational situations and work in a high-volume, sometimes stressful environment.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State pharmacy laws and ability to keep abreast of regulatory changes.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of 340B Program experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor departmental policies, procedures, and programs; ensure annual review and compliance with established policies and applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.
Work with the Director of Pharmacy, administrative offices, and staff to plan and achieve departmental goals and objectives.
Maintain professional standards consistent with national and local practice.
Facilitate and support team development and communication through quality management processes.
Coordinate special requests and resolve problems with physicians, patients, and other departments.
Review new and refill medication orders for accuracy, including dose, patient, directions, prescriber, drug utilization review, and interactions.
Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care personnel, and counsel patients on proper medication use.
Ensure appropriate pricing of pharmaceutical supplies and monitor the timeliness and accuracy of charges.
Maintain inventory control and purchasing compliance; aid in establishing and implementing a drug formulary.
Integrate pharmacy computer services with appropriate departments.
Help implement and monitor the 340B Drug Pricing Program and establish and maintain disease management programs.
Run routine reports, electronically transmit controlled prescriptions to the California Narcotic Enforcement Department, generate dispensing-unit labels, and manage drugs in the dispensing-unit computer system.
Participate in budget development and implement and monitor cost controls; report variances as required.
Supervise and direct assigned employees, provide orientation and in-service training, conduct performance evaluations, and take personnel actions within applicable guidelines and policies.
Implement procedures that promote patient safety in the storage, preparation, dispensing, and administration of drugs, drug information, and other clinical functions.
Maintain a safe and healthful work environment, promote employee safety awareness, report unsafe conditions and incidents, and ensure employees follow safety rules and techniques.
Keep abreast of new drugs and therapies; participate in work teams and committees and attend meetings and conferences as required.
Collect and submit statistics and reports, and keep the Director of Pharmacy informed of problems, pending issues, and communications.
Promote quality customer service and departmental teamwork; follow Center and Pharmacy policies and procedures, including attendance and dress guidelines.
Perform other related duties as assigned.