Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Leader

Direct, develop, implement and evaluate specific program areas within the pharmacies including but not limited to lead pharmacists, dispense medication, drugs and other pharmaceuticals as needed, monitor daily activities, resolve personnel and patient problems, provide recommendations regarding performance evaluations of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and assist in hiring and discipline.
Performs staff pharmacist duties a minimum 85% of time and serves as Pharmacist-in-Charge. Reports to Director of Pharmacy.
Develop, review, and update policies and procedures of assigned program area(s).
Direct the operation of the assigned program area(s), including provide oversight of program activities.
Regularly assign, instruct and check the work of pharmacists and other staff, and provide performance feedback to Director of Pharmacy.
Participate in the training, development and education of pharmacists.
Assures that all pharmacy staff are appropriately trained to perform necessary functions.
Collaborate with Director of Pharmacy to develop and document goals and performance, and to ensure pharmacy staff competency assessment occurs in a timely manner.
Resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions.
Assists in ensuring that the pharmacies are stocked with essential drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Participate in quality improvement activities for the assigned program area(s).
Monitors, analysis and reports on established performance metrics on a regular basis.
Board of Pharmacy, Office of Pharmacy Affairs (including 340B Drug Pricing Program), and Drug Enforcement Agency.
Ensures compliance with all contractual requirements of payers including but not limited to: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and all federal, state, and local government contracts.
Ensures compliance with wholesale purchasing agreement(s) and maintains close contact with vendor(s) for ordering, inventory and billing purposes.
Actively participates as a member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
Develop alternative solutions, support and share expertise with other team members while building positive morale.
Demonstrates knowledge of company policies and treats people with respect.
Educating others on the value of diversity promotes a positive work environment where all feel free to contribute.
Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time and develops strategies to achieve organizational goals and values.
Supports affirmative action and respect diversity, understands organization's strengths and weaknesses, analyzes market and competition, and identifies external threats and opportunities while adapting strategy to changing conditions.
Coordinates projects, develops workable implementation plans, includes staff in planning, decision-making, and process improvement.
Communicates and completes changes and progress of projects on time and on budget while managing project team activities to overcome resistance.
Makes self-available to staff, provides regular performance feedback.
Adheres to data security guidelines, including appropriate use of EMR systems and IT resources.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Directors.
Ability to read and interpret financial reports to be able to effectively manage the departmental budget.
Ability to research data and solve practical problems. Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an intermediate level of knowledge of using the internet, utilizing Excel spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Word software. Must have intermediate level of knowledge of utilizing Outlook software to manage schedules and communicate through the use of email to various recipients.
Must have adequate transportation to visit the five sites of the Family Health Center. Prefer bilingual speaking both English and Spanish.
Bachelor of Pharmacy required, or Pharm. Current licensure includes controlled substance license to practice pharmacy in Michigan.
A minimum of one year of relevant pharmacy leadership and management experience.