Chief Pharmacist- Atrius Health

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the daily operations of the department and prioritizes direction to ensure pharmacy success by executing strategy, motivating and inspiring team, maximizing contributions, executing daily tasks, supporting the team, and building rapport with clinicians, colleagues, clinical departments, and patients to improve Capture.
• Adheres to, maintains, and implements policies and procedures, Atrius Health Code of Conduct, and ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Maintains quality control and documents safety reports needed to support effective and safe operations.
• Collaborates with pharmacy personnel, physicians, and other clinical department staff to deliver safe and optimal drug therapy.
• Works rotating shifts to meet patient and business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a group of exempt and nonexempt pharmacy staff, including subordinate supervisors.
• Carrries out supervisory and leadership responsibilities within areas of responsibility in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Oversees the operations and personnel of the pharmacy to ensure consumer and staff safety.
• Provides consistent monitoring and frequent coaching/counseling of staff to set expectations.
• Provides direction and support to staff to assure departmental effectiveness and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Pharmacy; Pharm D or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy
• Currently be a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Massachusetts with an active pharmacist license without restrictions from the MA Board of Pharmacy
• Complete 20 Continuing Education (CE) credits per calendar year as required by Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and in accordance with Pharmacy Staff License Monitoring and Maintenance of Credentials Policy
• Not be listed on the Exclusion Database List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
• Immunization certified recommended
• Solid knowledge of pharmacy operations and fee for service business
• Solid computer skills are required including proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proven excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and must also display well-developed interpersonal skills in order to work successfully with all levels of management, staff, colleagues, and patients
• Proven excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required
• Proven team oriented and demonstrate excellent customer service skills and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications. Able to use computerized systems, including automated dispensing systems and reports
• Proven to performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures
• Proven accesses only the minimum necessary protected health information (PHI) for the performance of job duties. Actively protects the confidentiality and privacy of all protected health information they access in all its forms (written, verbal, and electronic, etc.) taking reasonable precautions to prohibit unauthorized access. Complies with all Atrius Health and departmental privacy policies, procedures and protocols per Atrius Health Policy on the Confidentiality of Patient Clinical and Personal Information. Follows HIPAA privacy guidelines without deviation when handling protected health information

Preferred Qualifications

• Advisory board member or committee member of a national or regional pharmacy association
• Experience in specialty pharmacy operations
• Experience in managing a large team of pharmacy professionals
• Experience in developing and implementing quality improvement projects