Pharmacist In Charge

Asian Health Services • Oakland, CA

22d • $163,586 - $178,913

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 personnel employed there. The role supervises and performs daily pharmacy activities, maintains business efficiency and profitability, and supports the organization’s whole-patient approach to health and community well-being.

The Pharmacist In Charge oversees pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, budgets, inventory, pricing, quality management, and personnel. The position reviews medication orders, provides drug information and patient counseling, supports the 340B Drug Pricing Program and disease management programs, and promotes safe medication storage, preparation, dispensing, and administration. The role works with the Director of Pharmacy, administrative offices, staff, physicians, patients, and other departments.

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 California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
• Immunization certification through a program approved by ACPE, an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy, a state or local health department, or a program recognized by the board of pharmacy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and support 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, interpret and apply guidelines and procedures, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and tactful in stressful or confrontational situations and work in a high-volume, sometimes stressful environment.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Federal and State laws governing pharmacy practice, including keeping 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, ensuring annual review and compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and established policies.
• 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 pharmaceutical supply pricing 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.
• Help establish and maintain disease management programs and run routine reports.
• Electronically transmit controlled prescriptions to the California Narcotic Enforcement Department on a routine basis.
• Generate dispensing-unit labels and enter or delete 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 personnel actions in accordance with applicable guidelines and AHS policies.
• Implement procedures and operating methods that promote patient safety in medication storage, preparation, dispensing, and administration and in other clinical functions.
• Maintain a safe and healthful work environment, promote employee safety awareness, report unsafe conditions and incidents, and ensure employees follow safety standards and safe work techniques.
• Keep abreast of new drugs and drug therapies.
• Serve on work teams and committees and attend meetings and conferences as required.
• Collect and submit required statistics and reports.
• Keep the Director of Pharmacy informed about problems, pending issues, and communications within the institution and with other departments.
• Promote quality customer service and departmental teamwork.
• Follow Center and Pharmacy policies and procedures, including attendance and dress guidelines, and perform related duties as assigned.
• Perform duties courteously and in a friendly manner to foster superior customer service and teamwork.

What This Job Offers

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