Pharmacist - Pharmacy Warehouse

Pharmacist-Level Operational And Compliance Support

In collaboration with clinical staff across all disciplines and departments, this position provides pharmacist-level operational and compliance support for Class D pharmacy operations, floor stock medication areas, private vaccines, sample medications, and centralized warehouse services/operations under the direction of the Pharmacist in Charge.

Essential Functions:

Provides pharmacist-level operational guidance and support to supportive personnel, including registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, physician assistants, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technician trainees, and medical assistants, related to pharmacy processes and Class D pharmacy operations.

Monthly onsite visits/inspections of Class D pharmacies for CommUnityCare and City of Austin to ensure the clinics are following set policies and procedures.

Assist with development of a formulary for the clinics, in conjunction with the Class D Pharmacist in Charge and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, consisting of drugs and/or devices needed to meet the objectives of the clinics.

Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures.

Assists with supporting legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of all state and federal laws or sections governing the practice of pharmacy.

Supports training, competency, onboarding, and workflow consistency for the Pharmacy Warehouse team under the direction of the Pharmacist in Charge.

Assists the Class D Pharmacist in Charge with coordinating Pharmacy Warehouse services, workflow, and coverage to support efficient operations.

Contributes to the enhancement and optimization of Pharmacy Warehouse software and related technology, such as CAMIT and EPIC.

Helps with the reporting, monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating processes and outcomes for continuous improvement of the Pharmacy Warehouse team as assigned.

Provides operational feedback to the Class D Pharmacist in Charge regarding Pharmacy Warehouse workflow, training needs, and team performance observations, as requested.

Collaborates with other leaders to maintain a team-oriented approach to clinic stock medication management.

Serves as a representative for the Pharmacy Warehouse within CUC multidisciplinary committees as assigned.

Provides day-to-day operational guidance and supports team engagement within the Pharmacy Warehouse.

Serves as a champion for initiatives that enhance pharmacy warehouse operations and improve the quality of patient access to clinic stock medications.

Aids with ensuring tasks associated with medication access, clinic stock medication processes, pharmacy administrative processes, and related duties comply with regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.

Develops and maintains favorable internal relationships, partnerships with team members, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.

Supports, leads, and models the vision, mission, and values of CUC.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledgeable in Class D Pharmacy operation management.

Critical thinking/problem solving.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to engage community partners and openly communicate effectively.

Communicate with tact and diplomacy.

Work with multi-functional teams to complete projects.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.

Demonstrate familiarity with tools, technology, and systems typically found within most health care environments (i.e. computer skills, spreadsheets, word processing, EMR systems, pharmacy software etc.) and use these tools to support pharmacy warehouse operations, clinic stock medication processes, documentation, reporting, and invoicing.

Collaborate with care team members and operational partners to support medication access, clinic stock medication processes, and pharmacy compliance.

Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) - Required. Doctoral or Professional Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - Preferred.

Work Experience: 3 years either retail (community), mail order, hospital, or clinic (Class D) pharmacy - Required. 3 years Class D pharmacy experience Preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy - Required. Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or Will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment. - Required. Texas Class "C" Driver's License with Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage on personal vehicle utilized for work related purposes. - Required.

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