Staff Pharmacist

Summary:

To plan, coordinate and manage pharmacy and DMEPOS operations so as to control costs, maintain projected profit margins, meet and/or exceed sales goals, provide a pleasant, courteous experience for the patient and positive working conditions for workforce members. To make, mix and compound prescriptions for the patient and give consultations when requested

Duties:

• Plans department performance to comply with company guidelines
• Reviews department planning, business plan, reports and scopes of service to achieve continued growth and financial stability
• Controls and evaluates pharmacy performance to achieve continued growth and financial stability
• Ensures pharmacy standards are met so as to reinforce facility acceptance, which is reflected in retention of facilities
• Needs to perform all aspects of the sales process, be familiar with and able to fully explain the medication dispensing systems utilized by the pharmacy; provide on-site facility staff training
• Implements and supervises an inventory control system
• Follows or adjusts merchandising in accordance with the inventory control system
• Monitors returns and outdates closely
• Performs or monitors competitive pricing
• Makes price adjustments after monthly gross margins are assessed
• Monitors and adjusts department buying and ordering for inventory control, inventory turns and operational efficiency
• Oversee and be familiar with the billing of resident and facility accounts
• Develops and maintains plans for continued growth and development, making adjustments quarterly, as needed
• Continually assesses department scheduling and adjusts based on facility filling needs and delivery schedules
• Monitors and controls overtime
• Assesses department so that organization, work discipline and morale is consistent with pharmacy standards
• Reviews all expenses and implements changes for improved cash flow management
• Ensures safe working conditions are maintained
• Provides and monitors safety training
• Monitors safety reports and makes adjustments to improve safety record
• Directs or performs all department personnel functions in compliance with company guidelines
• Provides opportunities for workforce member development and advancement
• Sets an example of personal integrity, appearance and ethical business practices which provides a standard of conduct for all department personnel

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Pharmacist in good standing, maintaining current state professional licensure
• Present a professional stature
• Courteous with patients and staff
• Familiarity with pharmacy-related software, in addition to any other software programs needed to manage a pharmacy efficiently