Pharmacy Manager

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.  FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.   

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Pharmacy Manager who ensures the efficient and profitable operation of the Pharmacy department.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as resource for medical/provider staff. Advises medical/pharmacy director regarding California pharmacy law.
• Acts as “ Pharmacy Manager” and "Pharmacist in Charge” is responsible for dispensing medication and ensuring Pharmacy compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Assist in the development of new programs and procedures in accordance with the future goals of the health center.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to drug procurement, storage, repackaging and dispensing of medications; advises Clinic Directors regarding staff training related to these policies and procedures.
• Builds positive relationships, inspires others to perform at a higher level, prepares career development plans and retains an accountable workforce.
• Coaches and counsels staff and administers appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner.
• Insures physical security of Pharmacy & medication.
• Insures staff compliance with Pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Manages Pharmacy daily operations, including staff coverage, housekeeping, receiving patient payments and reporting sales, routine medication inventory and accounting, and other similar duties. Process drug shipments, including unpacking, affixing price stickers, stocking of shelves and refrigerator, and paper work on invoices. Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies, storing under proper conditions of refrigeration and security, and re-order as needed.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and ensures appropriate Lean tools (i.e., 5S, A3) are deployed and results are evaluated and/or measured.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs technical Pharmacy duties within scope of licensure.
• Provides/ensures staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time.
• Reports monthly to medical/pharmacy director regarding Pharmacy operations or other Pharmacy issues.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining inventory--works closely with Pharmacist, Pharmacy Director, and other staff to ensure cost-effective purchasing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• California Pharmacy Technician License OR Pharmacist License required.
• Formal training as Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist required.
• Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 a