DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops and coordinates the retail and integrated clinical pharmacy services in alignment with ANHC mission, vision, values. Oversees pharmacy compliance with State and Federal regulations as well HRSA 340B program. Plans, organizes, and develops budget and staffing needs for pharmacy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops the Center's pharmacy plan based on quality patient care and budgetary confines. Participates in development of pharmacy financial plan and budget, with ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
• Maintains 340B policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Reviews and audits all contract pharmacies.
• Monitors and negotiates all purchasing contracts with vendors.
• Responsible for coordinating, at a minimum, biannual inventory.
• Monitors contracts with insurance payers where necessary.
• Prepares and recommends qualifications, job descriptions and evaluation standards for pharmacy employees and ensure that the qualifications are maintained.
• Maintains and periodically reviews and updates established policies and procedures concerning quality assurance, risk and compliance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs, among others. Serves as primary contact in for provider issues.
• Maintains the pharmacy's state and DEA licenses.
• Oversees the vaccine program, ensuring program compliance.
• Direct Supervisor to pharmacy staff, both retail and clinical pharmacy.
• Responsible for annual staff performance reviews, coaching and mentoring, and any conflict resolution needs.
• Participates in various organizational committees and meetings.
• Develops, implements and oversees innovative retail and integrated clinical pharmacy services for patients including both Clinical and Retail services.
• Oversees and develops mail order, medset, and clinical pharmacy programs.
• Develops and oversees the Pharmacy Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, adhering to the CPA's scope of services.
• Participates in integrated clinical care and retail pharmacy services when the need arises.
• Works with the Information Technology Department to implement and maintain new technology equipment
• Develops and oversees the Pharmacy Student program at ANHC.
• Maintains and procures Pharmacy Program relationships.
• Scouts for new vendors and services that will increase ANHC 340B savings (Third Party administrators, 340B compliance programs, monthly auditing programs).
• Seeks community partnership in order to increase ANHC pharmacy service reach to those patients in remote areas.
• In the absence of a pharmacist, all essential, applicable, and pertinent duties and responsibilities listed in their job description.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

ANHC's Mission, Vision and Values: Actively supports ANHC's mission, vision and values. Includes using individual skills to add value to the mission: To be a trusted partner in every person's wellness by providing integrated, compassionate, and high-quality health care, regardless of ability to pay; and vision: Accessible care for a healthy Anchorage. Aligns actions around organizational values of RESPECT, COMPASSION, PERSONAL INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE and COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT and gives priority to organizational mission, vision and values when making decisions.

Accountability: Takes ownership for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad; has an ability to identify strengths and developmental opportunities and leverages insight to make adjustments to improve their effectiveness; courage to have difficult conversations.

Adapting to Change: Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate and thoughtful manner. Is willing to offer a different perspective or approach and yet knows when and how to stand down graciously and accept a well-thought-out decision. Embraces change.

Confidentiality: Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding ANHC records and information relating to ANHC, its customers and employees. Appropriately uses internal confidential information for business purposes only. Responsible for knowledge and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Communicating Effectively: Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.

Decision Making/Judgment: Approaches problems and decisions methodically and objectively; involves others as needed; uses sound judgment in making decisions and understanding the impact to themselves, customers, their team, and the organization; conducts the appropriate analysis to identify the symptoms and root cause of issues; makes timely decisions.

Delivering High Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work to ensure quality and accuracy. Considers impact of work to others and takes steps to mitigate. Seeks additional work after finishing tasks.

Demonstrating Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Results Orientation: Is focused on outcomes and accomplishments; follows through on commitments; can be counted upon to successfully execute on goals; motivated by achievement and a need for closure; has an attention to detail and is both efficient and effective in achieving a high level of measurable outcomes; persists in achieving goals despite obstacles.

Service Excellence: Has a desire to consistently provide a genuinely exceptional experience to every person, every time. Provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers; is responsive to customer needs and requests; is always courteous to the customer and considers the needs of the customer when making decisions.

Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team and leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Computer usage is required throughout the day.

Work is performed in a healthcare clinic and office setting. ANHC is a tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Persons alleging unequal treatment should contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.

The undersigned have read this job description and agree that it defines the position as it currently exists. The undersigned also understands that the above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the discretion of the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Work Experience: Minimum two-year experience required with at least one year of management experience preferred. Experience working with pharmacy specific software programs preferred.

Education, Certification and Licensure: Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy. Licensed by the Alaska State Board of Pharmacy. Must have and maintain current BLS certification.

Additional Skills & Knowledge: Bilingual preferred.