Pharmacist In Charge (Merced Pharmacy)

Available Staff Positions • Merced, CA

3d • $70 - $80

About The Position

The Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy including dispensing and consulting on prescriptions, financial performance, compliance with state and 340B regulations, staff performance, and customer service. Position will support our Pharmacies at Senior Health and Wellness Clinic and Northview - both in Merced. Schedule is Monday – Saturday, 7:30am – 7:00pm. Compensation : $70.25 - $80.00 an hour Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!

Requirements

• Excellent Communication Skills, ability to successfully interact with patients, family members, and staff.
• Ability to use electronic health records and pharmacy management software, interact collaboratively with medical care team and other staff members.
• Collect data and participate in relevant reporting processes.
• Graduate with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, or grandfathered Masters or Bachelors degree of an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy and unrestricted California pharmacist license.
• Three years of Pharmacist experience, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Pharmacist in Charge or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of 340B program administration, preferred.
• Previous high volume retail pharmacy experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, fills, and verify prescriptions as ordered by physicians and other authorized personnel as provided for by California Law and provide consults to patient as applicable.
• Stores and preserves medications and vaccines as appropriate.
• Checks incoming shipments of pharmacy supplies and medications and arranges for their storage.
• Charges 3rd party payer for dispensed medications.
• Removal of outdated drugs from the pharmacy and clinic stocks.
• Distribution of clinic stock supplies of medications.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of pharmacy technicians in the functions detailed above, as well as other duties as described in the job functions of the pharmacy technicians and as allowed by California Law.
• Hire and provide supervision and development opportunities for pharmacy staff by training, mentoring; assigning duties; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Coordinates staff training (includes both presentation of in-services and attendance at the presentation of others providing in-services).
• Provides drug information to clinic personnel and medical staff.
• Facilitates staff meetings and other meetings/training as needed.
• Monitors and complies with 340B Compliance Regulations, operating procedures and audits.
• Pharmacist administers immunizations pursuant to a protocol, orders and interprets tests for monitoring and managing efficacy and toxicity of drug therapies.
• Pharmacist provides consultation, training, and education to patients about drug therapy disease management and disease prevention.
• Pharmacist provides professional information and participates in multidiscipline review of patient progress.
• Drives financial performance by ensuring that facility budgeted goals are achieved; developing, reviewing, and monitoring plans to correct deficiencies in financial performance; and providing guidance and analysis of volume trends and operational needs to ensure budgets meets future expectations.
• Assists in State Board of Pharmacy Inspections and any other audits or inspections.
• Ensures compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintains inventory levels to maximize prescription fulfillment by monitoring on-hand levels and prescription trends.
• Oversee and conduct physical inventory.
• Works collaboratively with VP & Chief Medical Officer to oversee Pharmacy Operations.
• Performs other duties as directed by the VP & Chief Medical Officer.

Benefits

• Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with match
• FSA plans
• gym discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees