Pharmacy Manager - Texas

Equitas Health•Dallas, TX

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Equitas Health Pharmacy is a company of Equitas Health providing access, education, consultation, and management of general retail and specialty pharmaceuticals for patients of Equitas Health and other Texas providers, as well as the local community. The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Equitas Health Pharmacy; the management of supporting pharmacy staff; patient recruitment and retention with an emphasis on patients of the Equitas Health and other 340B contracted providers; relationships with Equitas Health providers and other local providers; maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements of pharmacy practice; ensuring adherence with DME and specialty pharmacy accreditation standards within daily operations. The pharmacy manager is to provide clinical services, such as continuing the development and implementation of the medication adherence program and patient management program. The Pharmacy Manager reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy Services and acts as an integral leader of Equitas Health working to assure financial planning, strategic planning, fundraising, administration, and advocacy. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving, or having reliable transportation; written communication; relationship building with local providers, vendors, and community partners; supervising and training staff; utilizing a computer for typing, processing, and conducting research; attending meetings; and presenting to small and large groups. The Pharmacy Manager utilizes working knowledge and understanding of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy practice standards to deliver outstanding pharmaceutical care to patients and providers; verifies the accuracy of prescriptions processed and/or filled by other pharmacy employees to ensure safety and optimal patient outcomes. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Manage the daily operations of the Equitas Health Pharmacy, while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local government laws and regulations, as well as DME and specialty pharmacy accreditation standards Assure compliance with all Equitas Health Pharmacy service delivery standards Provide superior customer service to patients, providers, community members, other employees, and referral sources. Facilitate management of the pharmacy with the Director of Pharmacy Services. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the management of pharmacy technicians, input into the management of Equitas Health's 340B program and formulary, checking prescriptions for accuracy and clinical appropriateness, providing insight and implementation of services that create a high level of patient satisfaction, and working with the other pharmacists to assure maximal financial success of the Equitas Health Pharmacy within its vision. Manage Equitas Health Pharmacy inventory systems to assure acquisition of medications, appropriate control, dispensing of medications, and reconciliation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices. Collaborate with the Equitas Health providers and staff to optimize health outcomes for medical patients. Provides consultation to patients to ensure their understanding of therapeutic regimens and specifics of administration, potential side effects, allergic precautions, etc. Utilizes skills and experience to effectively deliver specialized pharmaceutical therapy and services, including adherence programs, specialty disease management, immunization services, and the specialty patient management program. Collaborate with case managers, behavioral health therapists, and any other supporting staff to ensure access to, and continued adherence to all patients' medication regimens. Understand and provided guidance on all necessary patient assistance services to ensure patients' access to prescribed medications. Marketing the pharmacy clinical services to all medical offices and patients within the service area. Promote Equitas Health as a collaborator for excellence in HIV care, PrEP and PEP services, LGBT specific care and other specialty care services. Work with the pharmacist team to build in-pharmacy clinical services, to increase health outcomes of patients and new patient referrals in a cost-effective manner. Work with other Equitas Health departments to help patients utilize other services to optimize their health and wellbeing. Actively participate in and promote the Equitas Health Pharmacy quality initiatives. Work with the pharmacy students to build strong long-term relationships and consistent referrals. Any and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy Services or Chief Pharmacy Officer. Any other responsibilities as defined in the Equitas Health Pharmacy Operations Manual.

Requirements

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD. degree or equivalent FPGEC (NABP)
Unrestricted Texas license to practice pharmacy that is in good standing allowing for the dispensing of medications is required.
PGY1 residency or three years of pharmacy experience required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Thorough understanding of pharmacy operations and evaluation with experience and commitment to statewide programming.
Possesses or willing to obtain an education, accreditation, licensure, and certification, as necessary, to provide the pharmaceutical care and services delivered by Equitas Health Pharmacy, including Medication Therapy Management, consultation in specific disease states, patient management program services, and administration of injectable agents and immunizations, as necessary
Knowledge of health and social service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS and/or other specialty disease states.
Must have sensitivity to, interest in, and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, chemical dependency, and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.
Reliable transportation, driver's license, and proof of auto insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of supervisory experience preferred
Past retail and specialty pharmacy experience preferred
Past experience working with a 340B program preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of the Equitas Health Pharmacy, while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local government laws and regulations, as well as DME and specialty pharmacy accreditation standards
Assure compliance with all Equitas Health Pharmacy service delivery standards
Provide superior customer service to patients, providers, community members, other employees, and referral sources.
Facilitate management of the pharmacy with the Director of Pharmacy Services.
Manage Equitas Health Pharmacy inventory systems to assure acquisition of medications, appropriate control, dispensing of medications, and reconciliation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices.
Collaborate with the Equitas Health providers and staff to optimize health outcomes for medical patients.
Provides consultation to patients to ensure their understanding of therapeutic regimens and specifics of administration, potential side effects, allergic precautions, etc.
Utilizes skills and experience to effectively deliver specialized pharmaceutical therapy and services, including adherence programs, specialty disease management, immunization services, and the specialty patient management program.
Collaborate with case managers, behavioral health therapists, and any other supporting staff to ensure access to, and continued adherence to all patients' medication regimens.
Understand and provided guidance on all necessary patient assistance services to ensure patients' access to prescribed medications.
Marketing the pharmacy clinical services to all medical offices and patients within the service area.
Promote Equitas Health as a collaborator for excellence in HIV care, PrEP and PEP services, LGBT specific care and other specialty care services.
Work with the pharmacist team to build in-pharmacy clinical services, to increase health outcomes of patients and new patient referrals in a cost-effective manner.
Work with other Equitas Health departments to help patients utilize other services to optimize their health and wellbeing.
Actively participate in and promote the Equitas Health Pharmacy quality initiatives.
Work with the pharmacy students to build strong long-term relationships and consistent referrals.
Any and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy Services or Chief Pharmacy Officer.
Any other responsibilities as defined in the Equitas Health Pharmacy Operations Manual.