Pharmacist in Charge [PM3225]

Pharmacist In Charge

Department: Pharmacy

Reports To: Director of Pharmacy

Location: Honolulu, HI

Direct Reports: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Ancillary Staff

Position Summary

This position serves as the pharmacy operations lead in the in the organization. The Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for leading and directing pharmacy services of Hawaii Specialty Pharmacy ensuring the objectives of the pharmacy are consistent and successfully achieved. The pharmacist in Charge helps set strategies for future business growth, directs the pharmacy staff, and assures the financial viability of the pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee pharmacy licensing, permits, inspections, and accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement organization plans for the pharmacy growth initiatives.
• Oversee the pharmacy services including monitoring internal pharmacy controls and process, inventory management, and staff productivity.
• Establish goals for the pharmacy in conjunction with DOP. Monitor progress towards these goals on a consistent basis and report results to supervisor.
• Participates in the ongoing development and implementation of the organization’s mission, vision, values.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain ongoing leadership of all pharmacy staff to ensure engagement toward organization goals.
• Participate in surveys and audits conducted by authorized governing bodies. Initiate appropriate actions on reports and corrective action recommendations provided by survey and/or audit findings.
• Participate in organization committees as designated.
• Participate in service education programs provided by the pharmacy.
• Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and license requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S.) from an accredited institution.
• Active, unencumbered state pharmacist license in state of employment.
• Self-directed and results driven leader with experience leading team within a matrixed organization.
• Strong clinical judgment and medication management expertise.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative attitude.
• Ability to resolve problems such as employee disputes, customer services and prescriber office issues.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems and electronic health records.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of pharmacy practice with prior supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of industry standards of specialty pharmacy practice and healthcare requirements.

*Required*

Current, active and in good standing pharmacist license in the state

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions in this job description:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, as well as talk and hear.
• The employee is required to use hands to operate office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

Hawaii Specialty Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.