Full-time Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Hours for the position:

• Monday: 8am-6pm
• Tuesday: 8am-7pm
• Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-5pm
• Friday: 8am-1pm

A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.

Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers:

• No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays.
• A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
• Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement.
• Awarded “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation” for five consecutive years.
• Awarded “Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families” by Orlando Sentinel.
• Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, responsible for the full practice of pharmacy in accordance with applicable regulatory statues and accreditation standards; interpreting prescription orders, packaging, labeling, dispensing, administering and distribution of drugs and devices; accepts full responsibility as Pharmacy Manager of the site as defined in Florida DPR Statute #465.018, and other requirements as defined in Statutes 465, 21s, 893, plus applicable DEA, AAAHC and 340b requirements. 

Primary Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Collaborates with providers on medication management.
• Ensures QRE’s are properly reported.
• Participates in site meetings to address patient care and operational requirements, including one-on-one communication.
• Interprets, fills and verifies prescriptions.
• Counsels patients on medication usage.
• Monitors drug therapy in conformance with OBRA Act.
• Performs medication review and recommends alternative therapies as appropriate.
• Responsible for medications received, drug storage, inventory control, pricing and record maintenance.
• Properly handle and process expired and returned medications.
• Supervises staff and work flow processes.
• Prepares employee evaluations and applicable competencies.
• Conducts employee coaching sessions.
• Facilitates the professional development of staff. Accepts responsibility for maintaining and updating knowledge of all new and existing policies and procedures and participates in education of staff.
• Holds and leads routine staff meetings to communicate key information.
• Implements and assists in the training and orientation program for all new employees.
• Enforces adherence to policies and procedures including Time, Attendance and Punctuality policy.
• Reviews and approves travel expense reports.
• Maintains professional and business practice standards.
• Ensures legal and reporting requirements.
• Responsible for submitting reports and logs to Director of Pharmacy.
• Participates in center and provider meetings regarding pharmacy operations, updates, pricing changes and drug availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in pharmacy preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current and valid Florida Pharmacist license required.
• Certification in immunizations preferred.

Special Skills:

• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of personality types in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Internet, Pharmacy related software, EHR and online resources).
• Ability to problem solve and work with minimal guidance.
• Some knowledge of accreditation standards (AAAHC, NCQA) preferred.

Other requirements:

• Able to work flexible hours as assigned.
• Able to work at other CHC locations as assigned.

Background Screening Requirement:

• This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants can find the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness information available at: