Pharmacist of Strategic Planning

About the role

The Pharmacist of Strategic Planning is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Pharmacy, including planning, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling operations. This includes developing and implementing Pharmacy procedures, preparing and dispensing medications, supervising and training staff, managing inventory, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing drug information and clinical consultation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the Pharmacy and pharmaceutical services.
• Oversees preparation and processing of chemotherapeutic medications and other prescription orders.
• Trains new staff on use of the Willow module in EPIC and QS1.
• Ensures adequate supply of emergency medications is available.
• Maintains daily operations of the Pharmacy computer system.
• Generates and/or maintains appropriate records related to medication distribution and dispensing.
• Orders, receives, restocks, and maintains appropriate inventory for medications, pharmacy supplies, and narcotics.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy and submits for payment.
• Maintains quality control procedures for the Pharmacy.
• Serves as a liaison between Pharmacy staff, physicians, pharmaceutical representatives, and management.
• Represents the Pharmacy and participates in special meetings as needed.
• Coordinates Pharmacy schedule with the Director of Pharmacy Services.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations.
• Provides drug information, clinical consultation, and expertise to physicians, staff, and patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current licensure with the State of Illinois as a Registered Pharmacist.
• Experience: Three years pharmacy experience, preferably in a combined hospital/retail setting and/or experience in a physician practice or ambulatory setting, with oncology pharmacy experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic pharmacy medication order systems, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of most common drugs, oncology drugs, and their uses and usual doses.
• Knowledge and skills to prepare and dispense drugs and medications.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures related to exposure to chemotherapy and hazardous substances.
• Verbal and written English communication skills for safe and effective patient care.
• Eye, hand, and auditory coordination.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including telephones, PCs, copiers, facsimiles, etc.
• Ability to perform drug calculations, use pharmaceutical compounding equipment, interpret physician orders, maintain records, and manage controlled substances.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work meeting time constraints.
• Ability to judge the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, or problems.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others; work under pressure with time constraints, meet deadlines, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain professional attitude at all times, function in a demanding and fast-paced work environment, and recognize obvious errors in the preparation or dispensing of pharmaceuticals.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• HSA Option
• Dental insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Time
• Vision insurance
• 401(K) with 1/ match & profit sharing
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability