Description:
POSITION TITLE: Staff Pharmacist
LOCATION: HOPE Clinic - Alief
REPORTS TO: Pharmacy Manager
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy with an active Texas Board of Pharmacy License;
WORK EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of pharmacy retail experience and a good understanding of quality and compliance requirements pertaining to the pharmacist role

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Pharmacist will provide his/her expertise to assist Pharmacy Manager in the implementation, operation, and daily management of HOPE Clinic’s Pharmacy Department. He/she will assist Pharmacy Manager establish and/or ensure the Pharmacy Department operates within all applicable licensing, standards of practice, policies, and procedures for the department and HOPE Clinic. He/she will support the overall successful operation of the department by upholding the board of pharmacy, state, and federal laws and regulations. Staff Pharmacist will assist that all pharmacy personnel complies with all requirements of federal and state pharmacy and drug laws, rules, and regulations, and provide direction and supervision of pharmacy department personnel; including but not limited to pharmacy technicians, interns, and other pharmacists.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and State/Federal Pharmacy laws governing medical/pharmacy services;
• Knowledge of DEA, FDA, and state regulations pertaining to the manufacturing and handling of controlled substances;
• Exceptional leadership, mediation abilities, and multi-tasking skills required;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when interacting with patients and team members;
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite/Google Suite;
• Strong patient service along with the ability to develop excellent patient relationships;
• Ability to communicate and work with all team members across multiple levels;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrate proven knowledge of business and management principles;
• Experience working with standard ERP/MRP systems;
• Experience interpreting compliance requirements and regulations is required;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
• Demonstrate a strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy
• Active Texas Board of Pharmacy License
• 3-5 years of Pharmacy experience with demonstrated success OR
• Completed ASHP PGY1/2 Clinical Residency and/or Administrative Hospital Pharmacy Residency
• Previous experience working with auditors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies is a plus!
• Pharmacy Preceptor is a plus!

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bilingual (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, and/or Spanish with English) is preferred.
• Above average skills in language ability as well as public speaking and writing.
• Must have good transportation and a valid Texas Driver’s license.

• Assist with the implementation of the Pharmacy Department and management of its daily operation;
• Assist Pharmacy Manager maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and state licensure requirements as mandated by federal, and state legislation and the Board of Pharmacy;
• Maintain records such as pharmacy files, patient records, charge system files, inventories, and records of controlled substances;
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications and characteristics;
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage;
• Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions;
• Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, and medication by maintaining stock, labeling, storing, and handling it properly;
• Design, manage, and ensure workflows to maintain efficiency and timeliness to patient care;
• Establish quality assurance and performance improvement activities for the department;
• Ensure appropriate audits for controlled substances and compliance with the 340B program;
• Manage 340B program and non-340B program medications;
• Represent the facility in all state and federal regulatory audits, visits, and communication;
• Identify concerns and opportunities and makes recommendations for change to ensure the growth and performance of the pharmacy, when needed;
• Oversee appropriate use of information systems and technology; support systems, automation/barcoding for safety;
• Oversee the pharmacy inventory; control pharmaceutical expenses and maximize revenue; collaborate to develop initiatives that optimize therapeutic outcomes, reduce drug-related problems, and ensure cost-effective pharmacotherapy;
• Assist Pharmacy Manager manage pharmacy asset protection activities such as the financial operations and ensure appropriate contracting; understand the relationships between third-party requirements, coding, documentation, billing equations, and pricing updates, and assure quality functions for financial performance success;
• Analyze performance data such as pharmacy financials, customer/patient service satisfactions, and inventory trend;
• Develop and utilize educational programs to enhance patient engagement and improve patient outcomes; foster pharmacist communication with patients and providers to ensure continuity of care and monitors patient outcomes;
• Responsible for the execution of opening and closing activities; either directly, or through delegation to a staff pharmacist. Ensuring that strict procedures are followed around the facility;
• Assist Pharmacy Manager establish robust processes, develop performance standards and educational activities, track performance through fact-driven exercises, and implement solutions to drive continuous process improvements and competency of staff;
• Counsel patients and answers their questions regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, therapeutic; interchanges, and over-the-counter products, and refer to a medical provider as needed to ensure medication is taken properly and health needs to be addressed;
• Perform pharmacist tasks including dispensing medications, filling prescriptions, compounding, drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management and act as a full-time pharmacist as needed;
• Directly supervise pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and other departmental personnel as assigned;
• Conduct community outreach and provide retail, clinical, wellness, and other preventive healthcare services (i.e., immunizations), as needed;
• Attend on-site/off-site community engagement activities, clinic events, and/or training as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
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