Pharmacist In Charge-Janus RX-London, KY

Mims Management Group•London, KY

1d•$65 - $75

About The Position

Janus RX, a subsidiary of Mims Management Group, is an expanding pharmacist-owned business opening a closed-door pharmacy in London, Kentucky. The pharmacy will package and deliver oral medications for an underserved behavioral health population. Its stated operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no nights or weekends and major holidays off. 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 oversees pharmacy personnel and participates in pharmacy workflow, including data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and dispensing. The role is responsible for patient-care quality, medication and supply purchasing and inventory, pharmacy records, and contributions to planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resource activities. Work must comply with local, state, and federal requirements and accepted standards of practice. The PIC performs distributive, patient-care, educational, administrative, and professional duties. These include preparing and dispensing medications for patients of all ages, interpreting medication orders, monitoring drug regimens, addressing therapeutic problems, supporting adherence packaging and patient education, training employees, supervising support personnel, and contributing to quality improvement. The role requires effective communication, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to prioritize and solve problems.

Requirements

Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
A Baccalaureate or PharmD degree.
Current and valid pharmacist registration and licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Moderate computer knowledge.
Self-directed and motivated, with the capability to supervise support personnel.
Strong communication skills and ability to perform detailed work.

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.
Ensure compliance with patient-care quality standards for patients of all age groups.
Direct and control purchasing and inventory maintenance of pharmaceuticals, related substances, and supplies.
Participate in department planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resource activities.
Maintain appropriate records for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies ordered by qualified prescribers.
Prepare, label, and dispense medications for patients of all age groups according to accepted standards of practice.
Perform computer order-entry functions accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain medication and supply inventory under proper storage and security conditions.
Supervise and verify drug-distribution tasks performed by support and technical staff.
Use necessary forms of informatics effectively.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Optimize patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medication and healthcare errors.
Interpret medication orders, monitor drug regimens, and intervene when clarification is needed or therapeutic problems are identified.
Maintain competencies required for the position.
Assist with adherence packaging and education about its use.
Promote cost-effective drug therapy.
Document activities according to departmental policies and provide general drug information services when necessary.
Assist with training and orientation of new employees, counsel patients, families, and caregivers, and attend staff meetings.
Monitor departmental activities and take action to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Assist with staffing problems and suggest ways to distribute workflow efficiently.
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 positively and professionally and participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Follow accepted standards of practice and comply with applicable regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
Uphold HIPAA privacy rule standards.