Staff Pharmacist - Part-time

Description

POSITION TITLE: Staff Pharmacist - Part-time

LOCATION: HOPE Clinic

REPORTS TO: Pharmacy Manager

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy with an active Texas Board of Pharmacy License; 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of pharmacy retail experience and a good understanding of quality and compliance requirements pertaining to the pharmacist role 

SALARY RANGE: DOE

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Part-Time (2 days, but up to 3 days during orientation period)

LANGUAGE: Fluent in English; Bilingual in English and Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Burmese, Chinese or other languages is preferred

HOPE Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Pharmacist will provide his/her expertise to assist Pharmacy Manager in the implementation, operation, and daily management of HOPE Clinic’s Pharmacy Department. He/she will assist Pharmacy Manager establish and/or ensure the Pharmacy Department operates within all applicable licensing, standards of practice, policies, and procedures for the department and HOPE Clinic. He/she will support the overall successful operation of the department by upholding the board of pharmacy, state, and federal laws and regulations. Staff Pharmacist will assist that all pharmacy personnel complies with all requirements of federal and state pharmacy and drug laws, rules, and regulations, and provide direction and supervision of pharmacy department personnel; including but not limited to pharmacy technicians, interns, and other pharmacists.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist with the implementation of the Pharmacy Department and management of its daily operation; 
• Assist Pharmacy Manager maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and state licensure requirements as mandated by federal, and state legislation and the Board of Pharmacy;
• Maintain records such as pharmacy files, patient records, charge system files, inventories, and records of controlled substances;
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications and characteristics; 
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage; 
• Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions; 
• Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, and medication by maintaining stock, labeling, storing, and handling it properly;
• Design, manage, and ensure workflows to maintain efficiency and timeliness to patient care;
• Establish quality assurance and performance improvement activities for the department;
• Ensure appropriate audits for controlled substances and compliance with the 340B program;
• Manage 340B program and non-340B program medications;
• Represent the facility in all state and federal regulatory audits, visits, and communication;
• Identify concerns and opportunities and makes recommendations for change to ensure the growth and performance of the pharmacy, when needed;
• Oversee appropriate use of information systems and technology; support systems, automation/barcoding for safety; 
• Oversee the pharmacy inventory; control pharmaceutical expenses and maximize revenue; collaborate to develop initiatives that optimize therapeutic outcomes, reduce drug-related problems, and ensure cost-effective pharmacotherapy;
• Assist Pharmacy Manager manage pharmacy asset protection activities such as the financial operations and ensure appropriate contracting; understand the relationships between third-party requirements, coding, documentation, billing equations, and pricing updates, and assure quality functions for financial performance success;
• Analyze performance data such as pharmacy financials, customer/patient service satisfactions, and inventory trend;
• Develop and utilize educational programs to enhance patient engagement and improve patient outcomes; foster pharmacist communication with patients and providers to ensure continuity of care and monitors patient outcomes;
• Responsible for the execution of opening and closing ac