Pharmacist - Pharmacy Warehouse

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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 medicalassistants, related to pharmacy processes and Class D pharmacy operationsMonthly onsite visits/inspections of Class D pharmacies for CommUnityCare and City of Austin to ensure the clinicsare following set policies and proceduresAssist with development of a formulary for the clinics, in conjunction with the Class D Pharmacist in Charge andPharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, consisting of drugs and/or devices needed to meet the objectives of theclinicsMaintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and proceduresAssists with supporting legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements ofall state and federal laws or sections governing the practice of pharmacySupports training, competency, onboarding, and workflow consistency for the Pharmacy Warehouse team underthe direction of the Pharmacist in ChargeAssists the Class D Pharmacist in Charge with coordinating Pharmacy Warehouse services, workflow, and coverageto support efficient operationsContributes to the enhancement and optimization of Pharmacy Warehouse software and related technology, suchas CAMIT and EPICHelps with the reporting, monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating processes and outcomes for continuousimprovement of the Pharmacy Warehouse team as assignedProvides operational feedback to the Class D Pharmacist in Charge regarding Pharmacy Warehouse workflow,training needs, and team performance observations, as requestedCollaborates with other leaders to maintain a team-oriented approach to clinic stock medication managementServes as a representative for the Pharmacy Warehouse within CUC multidisciplinary committees as assignedProvides day-to-day operational guidance and supports team engagement within the Pharmacy WarehouseServes as a champion for initiatives that enhance pharmacy warehouse operations and improve the quality ofpatient access to clinic stock medicationsAids with ensuring tasks associated with medication access, clinic stock medication processes, pharmacyadministrative processes, and related duties comply with regulatory and accreditation standards including TheJoint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies andProceduresDevelops and maintains favorable internal relationships, partnerships with team members, including clinicalmanagers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staffSupports, leads, and models the vision, mission, and values of CUCSpecial projects and other duties as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Knowledgeable in Class D Pharmacy operation managementCritical thinking/problem solvingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to engage community partners and openly communicate effectivelyCommunicate with tact and diplomacyWork with multi-functional teams to complete projectsStrong attention to detail and accuracyDemonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer serviceDemonstrate familiarity with tools, technology, and systems typically found within most health careenvironments (i.e. computer skills, spreadsheets, word processing, EMR systems, pharmacy softwareetc.) and use these tools to support pharmacy warehouse operations, clinic stock medicationprocesses, documentation, reporting, and invoicingCollaborate with care team members and operational partners to support medication access, clinicstock medication processes, and pharmacy complianceComplete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) -RequiredDoctoral or Professional Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -Preferred

 

Work Experience:

 

3 years either retail (community), mail order, hospital, or clinic (Class D) pharmacy -Required3 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