Pharmacist In Charge

Company: Clarest Health
Location: Springfield
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC)Department: PharmacistClassification: ExemptShift: Monday through Friday (No Weekends)Required Licenses: Candidates Must Have Active and in Good Standing Missouri Board of Pharmacy LicenseGeneral Summary:The Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) shall provide leadership functions as they relate to the safe and effective drug acquisition, storage, preparation, compounding, repackaging, labeling, dispensing, and delivery of medication to customers.The PIC shall ensure the pharmacy is operated in conformance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of drugs.The PIC shall ensure there are adequate policies and procedures implemented and followed for the safe and efficient provision of pharmacy practice consistent with standards of practice and regulatory requirements.Essential Responsibilities:Staff Management:Ensure appropriate hiring and onboarding of new staffEnsure staff is appropriately licensed, registered and/or certifiedEnsure staff perform functions permitted by regulatory scope of practiceEnsure staff are trained, including participating in, or providing coaching and trainingEnsure compliance training is completed as scheduled for new hires (upon start) and existing staff annuallyEnsure annual reviews are completed per scheduleEnsure accurate management and documentation of PTO/Attendance records and requestsIdentify and communicate with HR business partner any staff performance/behavior concerns and development opportunitiesProvide secondary review of performance and annual reviews for staff reporting to supervisors in assigned departments.Ensure leads and supervisors are appropriately trained, engaged and meeting expectationsEnsure coaching, counseling and discipline are appropriate and consistent with company standards and expectations including appropriate documentationManage staff performance including coaching/counseling, new hire feedback and reviews, disciplinary actions, and annual staff performance reviewsEnsure all staffing and scheduling is appropriate for workloads and meets any regulatory requirementsRegulatory ComplianceEnsure compliance with ALL applicable Regulatory Agency rules and regulations including but not limited to:DEABoard of Pharmacy (including relevant PDMP processes/reporting)Department of HealthDepartment of AgingFDACMSEnsure notification to regulatory agencies (i.e.. Board of Pharmacy, DEA, Department of Health, etc.) of certain information as required by regulation is completed timely and accuratelyEnsure compliance with Practice Standards including, but not limited to:USP 797USP 795USP 800Ensure compliance with Company Policies and ProceduresEnsure every task performed at the site is done within the appropriate scope of practice of the staff member and in compliance with any applicable regulationsProductivity ManagementEnsure staff meet or exceed established standards for performance including productivity, accuracy and qualityEnsure all cutoff times and completion schedules and release times are metIdentify opportunities to improve operations including, but not limited to, staff training, cost reduction, productivity improvement, increased capacity, improved quality, enhanced service, and best practices workflows and receive any necessary approval before implementationEnsure consistent, accurate and timely onboarding of new customersQuality ImprovementEnsure Quality concerns are appropriately documented and reviewedEnsure Quality concerns, when warranted, are escalatedDepartmental Responsibilities including, but not limited to:DISPENSINGResponsible for the understanding and working knowledge of the applicable pharmacy computer systems, including, but not limited to Framework, ECM, DocuTrack, and CIM as it pertains to order entry, dispensing, Pharmacist Verification (PV1/PV2) functions, problem solving, quality and clinical review to ensure accurate, timely prescription/order processing and dispensingWhen needed, assist with pharmacist responsibilitiesEnsure all staff involved in pharmacy activities are properly trained and follow established policies and procedures and standards of practiceSTERILE AND NON-STERILE COMPOUNDING PROCESSES (if performed onsite and have appropriate licensing)Ensure sterile and non-sterile compounding processes are conducted in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and standards, including USP 797, USP 795 and USP 800Ensure sterile and non-sterile compounding processes are conducted in compliance with Company Policies and ProceduresMaintain all required certifications and provide oversight of cleaning/environmental managementEnsure only technicians and pharmacists with appropriate certifications participate in compounding activitiesINVENTORYEnsure appropriate acquisition and storage of medicationsEnsure appropriate packaging, labeling and transport of medicationsEnsure proper management and documentation of drug acquisition and disposition including drug recalls and management of outdated/unusable medicationsEnsure compliance with pedigree documentation requirementsEnsure proper execution of NDC flipsTECHNICIAN OVERSIGHT/SUPERVISIONEnsure technician activities are appropriately supervised in accordance with State requirements and scope of practiceEnsure technicians follow established Company Policies and ProceduresWhere permitted by Board of Pharmacy regulations, ensure technician trainee programs comply with all applicable requirements and ensure appropriate documentation is maintainedCONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE (CDS) PROCESSESEnsure all required CDS documentation is maintainedEnsure appropriate security with limited access to controlled substances is maintainedEscalate any CDS fraudulent prescription, inventory discrepancy or potential theft or loss of CDSCUSTOMER SERVICE/QUALITY (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS)Ensure complete, timely and accurate information is provided to advise physicians, nurses, caregivers, residents, etc. regarding all aspects of pharmacy services including, but not limited to: drug therapies, Insurance/Third Party payable alternatives, alternative options during drug shortages, assist with medication administration guidance (i.e.. resident with PEG tube, resident with swallowing difficulty)Problem solve and resolve client issues or refer to other departments as appropriateProvide assistance in the development, deployment and management of department and customer supported initiativesAssist Billing, Central Rejects and Clinical Service Center with questions when appropriateAssist with Third Party AuditsON-SITE STORES (OSS) (if applicable)Ensure OSS process is managed appropriately, including, but not limited to, appropriateness of medications and quantities included in OSS, management of outdates, security of OSS in facility and during transport, performance of timely audits and maintenance of appropriate documentation and compliance with CDS OSS discrepancy processPACKING/PRE-PACKAGINGEnsure all packaging/pre-packaging is done consistent with applicable rules, regulations and standards of practiceEnsure appropriate and accurate labeling of packaged/prepackaged medications including NDC, manufacturer identification, lot numbers and expiration dates (BUDs)Ensure accurate documentation is maintainedRETURNS PROCESSINGEnsure returns (refused or recalled medications) are processed in compliance with all applicable regulatory rules and consistent with Company Policies & ProceduresEnsure records clearly and accurately indicate product dispositionEnsure all required documentation is maintainedRECORD REQUESTSEnsure all records requests are reviewed by corporate compliance and appropriately managed and reviewedby Jobble

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