Pharmacy Manager

Position Summary: The Pharmacy Manager, also referred to as Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC), is responsible for the overall safety and security of the pharmacy facility and its operation. The Pharmacy Manager will oversee all day-to-day processes and maintain accountability for the general supervision of the pharmacy staff; provide direct supervision of the processes involved in dispensing and preparing medication; give pharmacological information to multidisciplinary health care teams; and monitor patient drug therapies. The Pharmacy Manager ensures compliance with the Federal Drug Administration mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions; enforces all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy; and adheres to and enforces Florida Community Health Centers (FCHC) policies and procedures. The Pharmacy Manager functions as the head of the pharmacy location at his/her practice site and reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve as pharmacist on duty in assigned locations
• Must perform medication reconciliation and document any clinical interventions in the patient’s electronic medical record according to established policies and procedures
• Support the pharmacy team by executing on daily tasks, setting priorities to maximize contribution and building rapport with customers and FCHC employees
• Assist with completing clinical prior authorizations or recommend more cost effective therapeutic options as appropriate
• Maintain knowledge of drug formularies
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of pharmacy technicians as well as scheduling for the assigned location.
• Orders and maintains appropriate inventory controls.
• Prepare monthly reports of fiscal operations as advised and assist with evaluating business performance of assigned location
• Within the guidelines of the authorized protocol, manage the stock and designated 340b medications.
• Supports the safe and rational use of prescription medications and monitors patient medication compliance and over/under usage patterns.
• Manage rejected claims, conduct gross margin analysis and generate reports for management.
• Maintains a professional appearance and provides exceptional customer service among patients and peers.
• Provides value through patient counseling, offering pharmacist led clinical services and or recommendations to improve health and wellness
• Execute on pharmacy initiatives at any assigned locations
• Use responsible judgment and keep team members on task
• Execute on routine and complex prescription processing serving as subject matter expert on pharmacy operations
• Perform comprehensive medication reviews to identify, resolve and prevent medication related problems, including adverse drug events
• Provide medication therapy alternatives upon clinician request
• Complete MTM opportunities in third party population based platforms like Outcomes MTM and Mirixa
• Promote and/or administer immunizations
• Communicate clearly both in writing and verbally with children, adults, health care team members, families, and staff.
• Identify systems specific problem, which requires evaluation and/or change; work with appropriate staff to resolve these issues by participating in performance improvement processes
• Attend clinic, department meetings and trainings as directed by the Director of Pharmacy
• Maintain a flexible work-week schedule in order to meet changing demands
• Continuously model and exhibit support for the FCHC mission and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Minimum Requirements (experience, training, and education): To effectively fulfill this position, candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Must possess a B.S. or Pharm.D from an accredited program, i.e., Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
• Must have passed the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination.
• Clear/active license to practice pharmacy in the State of Florida.
• Must be immunization certified
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Minimum of 1-year pharmacy management experience preferred.
• MTM certification or experience preferred

ADDITIONAL NOTES
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE, AND EMPLOYEE WILL ALSO PERFORM OTHER
REASONABLE RELATED BUSINESS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISOR.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.