Manager - Pharmacy

Pharmacy Manager

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we're dedicated to more than just providing healthcare - we're committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado's largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive servicesincluding primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreachacross our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.

With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives - including your own - STRIDE is the place for you.

General Purpose:

The Pharmacy Manager oversees day to day operations of the pharmacy and pharmacy programs, as well as supervising the staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and ensuring compliance with all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations. The Pharmacy Manager, in conjunction with the Pharmacy Director, strives to deliver quality pharmacy services, collaborating with primary care providers and staff to improve the health of STRIDE CHC patients.

Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee pharmacists and technicians in filling and verifying all prescription medications, clinic medication and vaccine orders. Ensure accurate dispensing of medications and appropriate patient counseling.
• Consult and collaborate with health care providers, clinic staff and other members of the STRIDE health care team to provide excellent patient care.
• Ensure proper licensure of pharmacy and pharmacists and certification of all technicians. Ensures ongoing compliance with all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Handle protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Comply with all guidelines of the 340B drug purchasing program.
• Participate in hiring process for pharmacy positions. Provide supervision and coaching of all pharmacists and technicians. Create work schedule and delegate assignments and tasks of all pharmacy staff. Perform monthly 1:1 performance reviews for all pharmacy technicians. Collaborate with Pharmacy Director to coordinate initial pharmacy staff orientation and ongoing team member training and development.
• Assist Pharmacy Director in developing and implementing policies and procedures for reduction and reporting of dispensing errors. Ensure proper and timely filing of incident reports and response to patient complaints.
• Encourage professionalism, productivity, performance, and efficiency of all pharmacy staff. Strive to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
• Maintain perpetual inventory of CII-V controlled substances and perform monthly audits to ensure accuracy. Manage pharmaceutical inventory by maintaining current on-hand quantities and Optimum and Par levels and performing daily cycle counts. Manage expired and overstocked medications. Assist in annual physical inventory at years' end.
• Oversee daily register reconciliation and bank deposits.
• Participate in training of new pharmacists and serve as preceptor for Doctor of Pharmacy students.
• Support clinical pharmacy services including but not limited to, comprehensive medication reviews, collaborative patient visits, and disease-specific interventions.
• Attends all staff meetings and all other meetings as required.

STRIDE Values:

• Community: All are welcome at STRIDE - our patients are the center of our work.
• Trust: Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
• Value: We respond to patients' needs by providing effective, affordable care.
• Compassion: We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Education and Experience:

• Required: BS or PharmD degree from accredited school of pharmacy.
• Required: 3 years supervisory experience in retail pharmacy services or community-based healthcare.
• Required: Colorado Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Required: BLS Certification

Skills & Expertise:

• Interact positively and build rapport with patients, providers, co-workers, and external contacts.
• Work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
• Respond effectively and sensitively to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDE's diverse patient population.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Identify barriers to performance of others and provide coaching, training, or other assistance to remove those barriers.
• Handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient, employee, and business information.
• Exercise sound personal and professional judgment and make decisions quickly.

Tools you'll use:

• Computer, Microsoft Office products, Electronic Medical Records system and internet.
• Copier, printer, scanner, fax machine and calculator.
• Multi-line telephone.
• Video and telephone conferencing equipment.
• Other office equipment as needed.

Working Environment and Physical Activities:

Office environment within a clinical setting. Moves about the office environment and to other locations. Moves objects up to 25lbs and 50lbs occasionally. Communicates information to others. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse, and keyboard.

Work Schedule: As a pharmacist, schedules, hours and locations will vary.

We offer a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 depending on your experience. This range reflects STRIDE's good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we value a strong and collaborative work environment. To ensure a successful integration into our team, we implement a 90-day probationary period for all new employees. This timeframe is designed to evaluate performance and assess cultural alignment within our organization. It offers both the employee and the employer the opportunity to determine if the role is a mutual fit, promoting long-term success and satisfaction in your career with us. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of providing quality health care to our community!

Why STRIDE?

Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
• 401(k) with matching
• Work-life balance
• NHSC Loan Repayment
• Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more

STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, license and certification.

STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.

Health and Safety Commitment:

To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.

Application submission closing date: Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.