Job Description

The Pharmacist in Charge will have key responsibilities related to operations, inventory, personnel, and patient management and will develop and implement key strategies for the Pharmacy. This role reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy of KnippeRx

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations Management - Direct the activities of the Pharmacy in all aspects of its operation, including compounding, distribution, delivery, customer service, quality assurance, regulatory control, and short- and long-term planning. Achieve pharmacy cost reduction, operational goals, and productivity goals. Manage to achieve established quality parameters in compounding, clinical services, and delivery. Assure compliance with all applicable operating procedures, accreditation standards, and applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws. Support sales and marketing efforts in collaboration with other functional areas. Establish and maintain programs associated with ongoing facility operation, including housekeeping, environmental monitoring, pest control, preventative maintenance, calibration, security, and waste management. Develop and coordinate quality control activities. Support the clinical and financial information requirements of other functional areas within the organization. Develop and monitor the day-to-day activities of the Pharmacy and Pharmacy personnel.

• Inventory Management - Develop and maintain programs to manage pharmacy inventory and medical equipment provided to patients. Supervise and/or perform inventory control activities, including, but not limited to, monitoring inventory levels, ordering, receiving, stocking, and shipping.

• Personnel Management - Train and manage exempt and non-exempt pharmacy personnel. Direct the utilization of pharmacy personnel and resources to maintain a high level of customer service and satisfaction. Develop and manage safety programs for all pharmacy personnel. Direct and supervise the activities of pharmacy technicians and other supportive personnel in meeting department objectives and the care needs of patients. Evaluate performance and design development plans for all personnel.

Additional Responsibilities, including Patient Management

• Establish and manage delivery services for all patients.

• Develop and maintain clinical monitoring programs for all therapies and patients, as appropriate.

• Coordinate start of care with the nurse and physician.

• Participate with the nurse and physician in the development and revision of the patient plan of care.

• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences.

• Participate in the Strategic Improvement Plan (Performance Improvement Plan).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree with experience.

• Current unrestricted pharmacy licensure in the State of Indiana.

• A minimum of three years of practical experience as a pharmacist.

• Proficiency in clinical interpretation, including drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food interactions, and allergies.

• Experience with specialty medications, specialty disease management programs, oncology, REMS, and LDD programs.

• Demonstrated experience providing exceptional customer service.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Preferred Education and Experience

• PharmD or Master of Science degree in pharmacy.

• Previous HIPAA, Fraud, Waste and Abuse, and confidentiality training.

• Clinical monitoring experience.

• Current CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Significant experience in clinical monitoring services.

• Excellent clinical pharmacy skills, laboratory value monitoring, and patient teaching skills.

• Ability to coordinate patient care and pharmacy operations.

• Previous experience managing exempt and non-exempt personnel is preferred.

• Well-developed problem-solving and decision-making skills are required to make sound and intelligent decisions with respect to business and clinical issues.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Personal resiliency to accept changing workflows and unexpected demands and to expeditiously reallocate time and efforts for self and others.

• Experience making fiscal decisions that positively affect the profitability of the business.

• Broad working knowledge of products, drugs, pumps, and supplies used in the community in which the company provides services for patients.

• Bilingual skills are desirable (English/Spanish).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Location of job activities is 100% indoors.

• Exposure to noise and/or vibrations.

• Reaching overhead, handling, and feeling.

• Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The expected base pay range for this position is $130,000–$150,000 per year. The actual compensation for the position may vary based on market differences and on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and can vary based on location and/or work schedule. In addition to base pay, CareTria offers a comprehensive benefits package. Full-Time benefits include access to health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off; paid parental leave; employee assistance programs; and other perks. Eligible employees may also have access to performance bonuses.

CareTria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.