Pharmacist - Float

Title: Pharmacist 
Reports to: Pharmacy Manager 

FLSA Status: Exempt  
Personnel Supervised: None  


POSITION SUMMARY

Pharmacists at Central Florida Health Care, Inc. will oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations, with a primary focus on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).  The pharmacist will manage daily operations, including interpreting prescription orders, packaging, labeling, dispensing, administering, and distributing medications and devices, as well as providing patient education and counseling as needed. 

Additionally, while on duty, the pharmacist will supervise staff, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, and enhance pharmacy services to elevate patient care. The Pharmacist will collaborate with site providers to improve patient outcomes and work closely with site leadership to implement and enforce pharmacy policies and procedures, streamline operations, and maintain high standards of patient safety and satisfaction. 

Reporting to a Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist will play a key role in expanding services for underserved populations, supporting the organization's mission to provide accessible and affordable healthcare. 

All duties must be carried out in accordance with Central Florida Health Care’s (CFHC) policies, procedures, Mission and Vision Statements, Overarching Goal, CFHC’s performance expectations, and all relevant Federal and State guidelines. 

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution 
Certification/Licensure:   Active Pharmacist License in good standing with the state Board of Pharmacy and valid BLSC certification     
Computer and Equipment:  Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Teams, and use of pharmacy management software, technology and equipment       

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

3–5 years of experience in a pharmacy setting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position 

Comprehensive understanding of pharmacy laws and regulations, particularly those relevant to FQHCs 

Experience in a healthcare environment 

Familiarity with the 340B drug pricing program 

Current immunization certification 

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 

Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities 

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team 

  
Key Competencies   

Strong leadership and operational management skills 

Analytical and problem-solving expertise 

Effective communication and interpersonal abilities 

Commitment to compliance and ethical standards 

Passion for serving underserved populations and promoting health equity 

 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS  include, but are not limited to the following:  

Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives 

Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations 


Operational Management: 

Manage daily pharmacy operations, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to protocols 

Oversee inventory management, procurement, and medication distribution in alignment with 340B program requirements 

Maximize the benefits of the 340B program to ensure cost savings for eligible patients 

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including DEA regulations, state guidelines, and FQHC-specific requirements 

Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and accuracy 

Keep the pharmacy neat and orderly 

Ensure support staff understand and comply with CFHC’s Blood Born Pathogens Exposure Control Plan requirements 

Review and verify prescriptions by fully utilizing pharmacy systems, ensuring accurate data entry, confirming correct medications, weighing and counting pills, and checking for potential interactions 

Demonstrate and promote teamwork, contributing to and modeling a collaborative environment to meet service level expectations 

Uphold pharmacy hours at assigned site  

Remain on site on an on-call basis during lunch unless there is a second pharmacist on duty   

Volunteer a minimum of two times annually for Saturday shifts  

Staff Management and Supervision:  

Maintain pharmacy workflow assigned by site pharmacy manager consisting of assigned roles, coordinating activities and schedules, prioritizing tasks, assigning special projects, preventing bottlenecks, ensuring operational efficiency, and handling opening and closing procedures 

Train employees through new hire orientation, on-the-job training, cross-training, and answering questions 

Promote a collaborative and supportive team environment aligned with organization values  

Collaborate with the scheduling team to develop and maintain staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient workflow 

Patient Care and Services: 

Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy management (MTM), chart review and other clinical services 

Work with healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies, suggest alternative medications, and answer provider questions 

Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient privacy, generic options, cost-effective alternatives, and over-the-counter products, referring them to a medical provider as needed to ensure proper medication use, address health concerns, and enhance satisfaction 

Ensure access to affordable medications for eligible patients through effective 340B program utilization 

Address patients' needs by minimizing wait times, notifying them of delays, recognizing patients by name, investigating issues, ordering special items, resolving problems, and assisting with specific items (e.g., blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring) 

Resolve customer complaints and monitor the quality of customer service provided by employees 

Quality Assurance and Compliance:  

Comply with government laws and regulations, company policies, procedures, ethics, and code of conduct 

Prepare, maintain, and submit all records, reports, and documentation required by state and federal laws (e.g., prescription copies, regulatory reports) as well as all necessary business documentation (e.g., operating statements, performance reports, supervision notes, deletions, transfers) 

Conduct or participate in audits to ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards (e.g., supervision, state inspections, insurance reviews, controlled substance audits, peer reviews), including reviewing prescription files, narcotics invoices, inventories, legal documentation, licenses, etc. 

Ensure patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines 

Stay current in the fields of pharmacy and healthcare by reading industry journals, company publications, completing required company training modules, continuing education, researching new drugs, and attending company meetings as needed 

Monitor and report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and other quality indicators 

Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services 

Performs other duties as assigned  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking  

Independently mobile 

Working under tight deadlines 

Ability to lift weight equivalent to that required when repositioning equipment and lifting supplies  

Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, worksites, and work shifts   

  
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking.  

Independently mobile. 

Working under tight deadlines. 

Ability to lift weight equivalent to that required when repositioning equipment and lifting supplies.  

Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, worksites and work shifts.   

 

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:  External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis. 

 

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