Lead Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Develop workflow guidelines and other tools (assignment sheets, scheduling, etc.) necessary to maximize productivity and standardize practices in the practice area.
• Facilitate the development and completion of quality improvement and/or cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with pharmacy, nursing, medical staff and other departments.
• Consult with pharmacy leadership to discuss recommendations and issues as appropriate.
• Ensure adequate inventory of medications and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Assist in the procurement of drug inventory and supplies as needed by following established procedures.
• Participate in recalls and shortage mitigation plans including implementation and monitoring.
• Maintain professional competency through participation in continuing education and staff development programs.
• Implement and uphold Executive Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee decisions with appropriate escalation through the leadership chain if needed.
• Provide oversight for controlled substance processes.
• Provide on-site automation oversight and support.
• Participate in the electronic health record conversion.
• Meet salary, drug and purchased services budgets with variances explained and justified.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality in area of responsibility. Lead by example for customer service and resolve customer relations issues for the pharmacy.
• Ensure accurate billing of claims and services and troubleshoot billing and patient charge issues.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
• Minimum of 3 years post-licensure experience.

Benefits

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
• Employer-paid life insurance