Pharmacist-In-Charge - Retail Pharmacy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops pharmacist Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) where they do not exist; review and update existing SOPs; ensure compliance with established SOPs and staff training where needed.
• Participates in designing, implementing, and evaluating systems, processes, and methods designed to enhance quality, improve service, and enhance cost-effectiveness; drives the company’s payor optimization initiatives through successful open enrollments and dual eligible reviews and transfers.
• Drives and manages the execution of pharmacy-related initiatives to maximize growth and profitability.
• Evaluates ongoing pharmacy operations, rates performance against targets, and drives accountability among assigned teams.
• Reviews business metrics to ensure optimal results; takes action when improvements are required.
• Supports order verification within the computer order processing queue to ensure facility and product accuracy.
• Reviews all batch records and associated documentation verification.
• Ensures safe work environments, enforcing operational discipline and monitoring aseptic behaviors.
• Directs and manages operational practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies and procedures; responsible for regulatory reporting, controlled returns, and ensuring the pharmacy is ready for inspections.
• Represents the pharmacy in all state and federal regulatory audits, visits, and communication.
• Conducts an annual review of all Fraud Awareness Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains accurate and timely claims for denial and audits the billing records at least quarterly.
• Ensures Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training is completed for all staff upon hire and then annually.
• Investigates and takes any necessary corrective action regarding all suspicious activity; reports alleged incidents to the Office of the Inspector General.
• Fields clinical questions from all pharmacy staff.

Qualifications

• Valid State Pharmacist License in good standing
• Minimum of (2) years of experience as a pharmacist preferred
• Previous pharmacy management or supervisory experience
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends as needed
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills