Pharmacist in Charge

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining medication records, securing the pharmacy, implementing operating procedures, and reporting to appropriate management and authorities.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains operating procedures relative to the supervision of the compounding and dispensing of all medications dispensed in the clinic.
• Provides pharmaceutical consultation to patients as needed.
• Maintains accurate accounting of all medication and orders additional supplies as needed.
• Facilitates all DEA and Board of Pharmacy audits and inspections.
• Counsels patients on medication use and side effects.
• Conducts an actual site-inventory of all medication stocks and verifies inventory balances.
• Reviews and signs computer-generated pharmacy reports as an indication of accurate inventory.
• Develops operating procedures for maintaining all medication records and security in the area within the facility in which the compounding, storing, and dispensing of medications will occur.
• Meets face-to-face at least quarterly with the Medical Director and the Program Director to review the clinic's pharmacy practices, documents in writing (written reports of meetings between Consultant Pharmacist and Medical Director, signed and dated, by both.)
• Prepares written reports regarding the provider's level of compliance with established pharmaceutical procedures. Reports shall be prepared at least semi-annually and submitted, signed and dated, to the Medical Director.
• Visits the facility at least every two weeks to ensure that established procedures are being followed, unless otherwise stipulated by the State Board of Pharmacy. A log of such visits shall be maintained and signed and dated by the Consultant Pharmacist at each visit.

Essential Qualifications

• Education/Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a Pharmacist in the State where the clinic is located and all such licenses are without interruption, active, and in good standing
• Required Knowledge: Knowledge of all Board of Pharmacy and DEA regulations in the State you are practicing is required.
• Experience Required: Minimum one (1) year of pharmacy experience required.
• Skill and Ability: Outstanding customer service skills and interpersonal skills must be highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity.

Job Or State Requirements

• Pharmacist License in the State of AL