PHARMACY/PHARMACIST LEADER
About The Position
The Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader is accountable for all aspects of pharmacy practice within the limits of state and federal laws and corporate policies. The role manages the pharmacy department’s financial performance by monitoring its budget, controlling labor and inventory costs, training and developing staff, delivering excellent customer service, managing prescription pricing and generic utilization, and participating in corporate-approved clinical services. The leader models the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position performs the duties of a staff pharmacist while directing pharmacy workflow, sales initiatives, inventory practices, compliance, and public health services. It supervises and coaches direct reports, completes performance reviews, and provides feedback. Independent travel may be needed to support business needs. The essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Participation in clinical programs following company-sponsored training.
- Ability and willingness to continue education as necessary.
- Ability to preserve 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 in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Pharmacy Board Certification(s).
- Equivalent combination of education and experience in business management.
Responsibilities
- Perform staff pharmacist functions and serve as a role model for the pharmacy team; handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce wait times.
- Develop, implement, supervise, and promote the sales plan and other initiatives developed by the division pharmacy department.
- Perform the duties required of a registered pharmacist in the state of employment and follow applicable 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 address third-party 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.
- Visit local physicians and other community targets for effective detailing.
- 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
