Pharmacist In Charge

About the role

The Pharmacist In-Charge (PIC) will ensure the pharmacy establishes and executes processes and procedures to maintain all state board and regulatory compliance for that location. The PIC will also provide dotted line leadership for the pharmacist team, working in strong collaboration with the Center of Excellence Managers, to establish, adhere to and adjust schedules and rotations to meet ratio requirements, maximize pharmacist performance, workflow and execution against key performance indicators for operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain board of pharmacy compliance in a flexible and collaborative manner that optimizes compliance, delivery timeliness and cost to fill
• Pharmacist scheduling to maintain ratio per the tech needs and hours as outlined by pharmacy manager
• Develop & manage rotation of staffing to cover canister checks per needs as outlined by pharmacy manager
• Develop & manage rotation to cover PV3 per needs as outlined by pharmacy manager
• Solicit and scheduling of PRN shifts to maintain ratio during required weekend production
• Develop & manage rotation to put pharmacists in position to succeed in hitting their individual point goals
• Negotiate with COE leaders on RPh assignments, hours to maximize ability for pharmacists to hit their goals and cover the canister checks and PV3
• Perform QRE investigations, ensure management review is completed and corrective actions implemented
• Be on site to observe and report concerns about pharmacist behavior or performance to COE managers
• Support canister checks, InspectRx images, PV3 images, PV3, PV1 to help achieve pharmacist team requirements and keep production flowing
• Successfully balance administrative tasks, complete administrative and project tasks in a timely manner
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality consistent with HIPAA and professional standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD), required
• Must hold a current Pharmacist license in the State of California or be able to earn a California license
• Willingness and ability to obtain multiple state pharmacist licenses where the PIC is required to be licensed, working with Compliance to achieve this goal within the first 12- 18 months
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining board and regulatory compliance for prescription pharmacy operations
• At least five years having led pharmacists, as well as extended teams, to successful and consistent accomplishment of key performance measures
• Strong track record of performance, team building, operations management , quality improvement

Skills

• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through written, verbal (e.g., face-to-face, telephonically and/or virtual communication platforms), and interpersonal skills as applied when interacting with employees, patients, healthcare professionals, clients, or agency representatives; successfully conveying and exchanging information at an appropriate level and in a positive and timely manner
• Strong technical and computer skills to navigate proprietary and other pharmacy software
• Strong analytical skills with good clinical judgement and decision making including (1) the ability to effectively and efficiently identify and rectify medication-related problems, and (2) assess patients using verbal and/or visual cues, when appropriate
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations, including HIPAA and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Benefits

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant.

At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status.

Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.