Description:
Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, and a Mobile Health Unit, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Manager to lead the operations of our outpatient pharmacy at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in either Kokomo or Marion, Indiana (candidate’s preference upon hire). The Pharmacy Manager will play a key leadership role in ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and culturally competent pharmaceutical care to our diverse patient population.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven pharmacist who is passionate about improving access to care, managing 340B compliance, and driving pharmacy-based clinical services in an underserved community setting.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Up to date knowledge of the pharmacological uses and side effects of prescription drugs and controlled substances.
• Advanced knowledge of protocols regulating the safe storage of prescription drugs and controlled substances.
• Exceptional communication skills in advising customers and managing employees.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient with learning multiple pharmacy software systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to oversee and evaluate the work of technical and professional staff.
• Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, employees, departmental staff, and supervisors.

Requirements:

• A doctor of pharmacy degree (PharmD) accredited by the accreditation council for pharmacy education.
• State-approved license to practice as a pharmacist.
• Certified immunizer.
• 3+ years of pharmacy managerial experience preferred.
• Experience in a Community Health Center and/or administering a 340B program preferred.

• Managing all pharmacy employees, policies, and procedures.
• Preparing drugs and prescription orders for collection or delivery.
• Overseeing the ordering of equipment and supplies.
• Controlling inventory.
• Applying best practice protocols when storing prescription drugs and controlled substances.
• Verifying prescription details with the healthcare specialists who prescribed them when required.
• Maintaining an approved drug and controlled substances list and verifying expiry dates.
• Monitoring product displays, shelves, and the general appearance of the pharmacy.
• Addressing customers’ requests and complaints.
• Hiring and training new pharmacy employees and scheduling shifts.
• Keeping accurate records of inventory, patient information, and insurance claims.
• Develop and maintain the retail pharmacy
• Will assist with opening the new pharmacy in Marion. Providing telepharmacy support.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team on the progress and needs of the pharmacy staff.
• Ensuring pharmacy services are in line with state and federal requirements.