PHARMACY/PHARMACIST LEADER
About The Position
The Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader is accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within applicable state and federal laws and company policies. The role manages the pharmacy department’s financial performance by monitoring budgets, controlling labor and inventory costs, supporting staff training and development, providing excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, and implementing company-approved clinical services. The leader demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. This position performs the duties of a staff pharmacist while serving as a role model and leading the pharmacy team. It directs sales and workflow initiatives, supports clinical and public health programs, maintains required records and regulatory compliance, and supervises and coaches direct reports. Independent travel may be required to support business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy.
- At least 2 years of related retail experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Participate in clinical programs after completing company-sponsored training.
- Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.
- Ability to preserve the confidentiality of information.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and documents.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Pharmacist license must be in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s).
- Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management.
Responsibilities
- Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team.
- Handle customer complaints appropriately and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times.
- Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other sales initiatives developed by the division pharmacy department.
- Perform the duties required of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow all legal and company requirements.
- Direct the pharmacy team to achieve warehouse utilization goals, avoid unnecessary overstock, reduce fill-on-arrival prescriptions, and follow proper ordering and inventory record-keeping procedures.
- Comply with corporate-mandated controlled substance operating procedures.
- Monitor third-party or insurance profitability and handle related problems, rejections, and audits in a timely manner.
- Schedule pharmacy staff to help control or avoid unnecessary labor costs.
- Maintain pharmacy records required by state and federal laws and company policies.
- Direct the pharmacy to meet budgeted labor, volume, inventory, and sales goals.
- Conduct effective detailing visits to local physicians and other community targets.
- Promote, implement, and participate in public health initiatives and disease-state management services.
- Travel independently as needed to support business needs.
- Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide direct feedback.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
