Staff Pharmacist

CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

At CareDx, every employee has the opportunity to contribute to innovations that help transform patient care and improve lives.

This is a great opportunity to build and lead a new pharmacy within an innovative healthcare company. Our goal at CareDx Pharmacy (a subsidiary of CareDx, Inc.) is to provide the best pharmaceutical care in the country, and we are looking for a Pharmacist-in-Charge / Pharmacy Manager to launch and lead our new location in Atlanta, GA. This leader will own licensure, compliance, operations, staffing, and quality for the site, building a scalable, patient-centered pharmacy that supports our mission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge of record and maintain all pharmacy permits, licenses, registrations, and controlled substance records
• Ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including Georgia Board of Pharmacy regulations, HIPAA, Fraud, Waste and Abuse (Medicare), and DEA procedures
• Lead site startup, including licensure and permitting, facility and equipment setup, pharmacy system implementation, wholesaler and inventory setup, and accreditation readiness (ACHC/URAC)
• Develop and maintain workflows, policies, and procedures; lead inspections, audits, and survey readiness
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and support staff
• Oversee all aspects of the workflow process, including receiving and interpreting prescriptions, screening for interactions, verification, dispensing, shipping, phone support, and point-of-sale transactions
• Verify the work of pharmacy technicians and interns and dispense medications accurately and efficiently
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter therapies, administer immunizations, and support transplant-focused patient care
• Maintain procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and dispensing/disposal of hazardous drugs; investigate errors and implement corrective actions
• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, budget, and accurate, timely billing and reimbursement
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive process improvement and growth in partnership with CareDx leadership
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, and internal teams
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Licensing/Skills

• PharmD from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
• Active Georgia pharmacist license with no disciplinary action and eligibility to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge
• 5+ years of pharmacy experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role
• Specialty or transplant pharmacy experience strongly preferred
• Experience with a pharmacy startup or expansion and prior Pharmacist-in-Charge experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in PioneerRx preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented, self-motivated individual with a strong desire to grow clinical and operational knowledge

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Hours

• Pharmacy is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Schedule is 40 hours per week; additional flexibility required during site startup

Additional Details:

Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients.

Our competitive Total Rewards package for US Employees includes:

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
• Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program
• 401(k) savings plan match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• And more!
• Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits at https://caredx.com/company/careers

In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.

With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it's an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.

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This is the anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Atlanta, GA. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

United States

$119,000-$155,000 USD