Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a pharmacist. This position is full-time, within the pharmacy department, working across sites at our Barton and Broadway locations.

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to be engaged in a movement far larger than any one individual. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road's mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization's mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental change in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.

Jericho Road values both work and life. The option for a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible. Jericho offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee the daily workflow responsibilities of dispensing pharmaceutical services including but not limited to filling prescriptions, ordering medications, delivering medications, and maintaining all appropriate records, invoices, and documentation
• Make recommendations regarding medication therapy management on a multi-disciplinary team and respond to pertinent triages through proper documentation in patients charts in EMR (Medent) system
• Perform drug utilization reviews (DURs) to establish safe and appropriate use of medications
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to utilize financial considerations for patients that may be under sourced
• Maintain electronic medical records efficiently and maximize resources
• Oversee and work with the entire pharmacy team with inventory management and compliance of the 340B program
• Oversee the correct storage and disposal of damaged and expired medications within pharmacy areas
• Monitor purchase of pharmacy supplies, including maintaining an appropriate drug inventory on hand level as determined by the Chief of Pharmacy Services and finance team
• Remain current with laws, regulations and clinical recommendations governing the practice of pharmacy
• Work with entire pharmacy team to ensure 340B compliance by assisting with inventory management
• Ability to adhere to the professional code of ethics in the practice of pharmacy and all requirements and guidelines as governed by HRSA
• Serves as a strong leader and liaison between the Chief of Pharmacy Services and staff to build good relationships to further the initiatives of pharmacy operations and create a culture of effective communication
• Oversee interview and hiring process in collaboration with HR team
• Lead Pharmacy staff members by setting a professional example as they provide support and customer service to pharmacy patients
• Conducting effective resource planning to maximize the productivity of resources (people, technology etc.).

Qualifications:

• Licensed and registered pharmacist in the state of New York
• Minimum of five years' work experience in a high-volume community pharmacy setting
• Preferred experience in 340B pharmacy setting
• Preferred 1-2 years management experience in retail pharmacy setting
• Experience working with diverse, multilingual, and/or underserved populations highly desired
• Reliable transportation within the city of Buffalo and surrounding areas required

Salary Range: $125,000 - 135,000 annually. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.