Pharmacy Manager, PIC

LUX Infusion•Belleville, IL

19h•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Manager is a licensed professional responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to patients in accordance with company policies and procedures, professional pharmacy practice standards, and applicable state and regulatory requirements. The role also serves as Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) for the licensed location and maintains required registrations with Boards of Pharmacy for applicable states served by the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Manager performs clinical and distributive pharmacy activities and supports daily pharmacy operations. The manager oversees pharmacy staff involved in prescription processing, clinical assessment, drug utilization review, prescription verification, labeling, and fulfillment. The role also supports procurement and inventory management, patient care, quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and other operational responsibilities assigned by leadership. The position is anticipated to work on-site in Belleville, Illinois, though the work location may change based on business needs. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois; licensure in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Delaware is preferred. The role requires participation in an on-call rotation, scheduling flexibility, occasional overtime, and occasional overnight travel. Travel for business purposes may be up to 10%. The stated pay range is $140,000–$170,000 USD.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy; a Doctor of Pharmacy degree is preferred, and a BS Pharmacy degree is the minimum stated qualification.
At least three years of home infusion therapy or specialty pharmacy experience, or at least three years of clinical hospital experience in relevant areas including compounding, transplant, hepatitis C, hemophilia, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, nutritional support, oncology, or infectious disease.
Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing from a Board of Pharmacy; licensure must cover at least the state or states where the pharmacy is licensed.
Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel up to 10% for business purposes when necessary.
Knowledge of pharmacy practice, compounding and dispensing, pharmaceuticals, drug and narcotic laws, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, prescription monitoring programs, stock control, and recordkeeping.
Knowledge of USP 795, USP 797, and USP 800 where applicable.
Ability to compound, dispense, and prepare medications; recognize physical, chemical, and therapeutic incompatibilities; and interpret prescription orders and medical terminology.
Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work, set priorities, assign work to professionals, and manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently.
Strong verbal, written, presentation, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to communicate, inspire, and motivate staff; think strategically and proactively; maintain accurate records; and support favorable public relations.
Ability to work overtime and provide on-call coverage, with scheduling flexibility.
Ability to travel overnight occasionally by car, airplane, or train.
Careful attention to detail.
Ability to participate in annual legal and ethical compliance training and adhere to company compliance policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience at a manager or supervisory level overseeing pharmacy operations team members or equivalent clinical resources.
Experience and knowledge of accreditation requirements and processes for specialty or infusion pharmacies.
General understanding of pharmacy and medical reimbursement concepts and their applicability to prescription profitability.
General understanding of pharmacy inventory management and reconciliation processes.
General understanding of wholesaler, supplier, and distributor relationships, contractual agreements, and processes needed to access products in a pharmacy environment.
Experience and knowledge of 340B program requirements, practices, and reporting needs for contracted healthcare institutions and participating entities.
Pharmacist licensure in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Delaware, in addition to Illinois.
Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Responsibilities

Serve as Pharmacist in Charge for the licensed pharmacy location and maintain required pharmacy licenses and registrations.
Help maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, professional standards, and compliance with state and federal regulations and accrediting body requirements.
Support performance improvement, quality management, clinical oversight, data gathering, reporting, and corrective actions.
Oversee pharmacy personnel and daily pharmacy operations to ensure safe and effective services.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, appraising performance, succession planning, and addressing employee concerns.
Communicate operational updates and leadership information to the pharmacy team, and support team development and performance goals.
Monitor prescription volume and coordinate resources to meet operational expectations and goals.
Conduct initial patient evaluations and reassessments, including reviewing clinical and prescription history, drug therapy needs, interactions, allergies, adverse reactions, adherence, and response to therapy.
Collaborate with prescribers and care teams to support therapeutic objectives, monitor treatment, and recommend drug therapy modifications when appropriate.
Support patient transitions from hospital to home and patient self-management of home infusion or specialty therapies when applicable.
Conduct patient calls and assessments required by treatment plans, accreditation, insurance providers, or manufacturer contracts.
Counsel patients, families, and health professionals about drug therapy and help address therapy-related psychological, social, and economic concerns.
Document patient and physician communications and telephone contacts in medical records, and prepare progress reports as needed.
Supervise or directly compound and dispense pharmaceuticals and related supplies in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.
Process and check medications, supplies, and equipment before dispensing.
Support purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Participate in special projects, clinical research, quality assurance activities, and audits as directed.
Maintain professional proficiency in home infusion and specialty pharmacy therapies through literature review and educational events.
Participate in the on-call rotation and provide on-call coverage as required.
Maintain applicable location processes, including pharmacy statistics, cleanroom oversight, delivery and shipment confirmations, prescription monitoring reporting, month-end inventory and reporting, mandatory in-service tracking, and employee evaluations.
Work with staff to develop and implement ideas that improve service quality and cost-effectiveness.
Participate in professional societies and organizations, and perform other related duties as requested.
Maintain accurate records and reports and communicate effectively with staff, patients, prescribers, and other stakeholders.