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