Description
Nature of Pharmacist Position:
Under the supervision of the CEO, the Pharmacist Staff ensures accuracy during the prescription filling process.
Staff Pharmacist duties include but are not limited to:
- -Work closely with the Pharmacy Manager to assist with overseeing daily pharmacy
- operations in alignment with FQHC policies, HRSA expectations, and applicable
- state/federal laws.
- -Maintain efficient workflows for prescription processing, clinical services, and 340B
- pharmacy inventory.
- -Ensure proper segregation of 340B, and non-340B transactions to prevent diversion and
- duplicate discounts.
- -Collaborate with FQHC medical, behavioral health, and dental providers to support
- integrated, team-based care.
- -Ensure proper documentation for UDS reporting, quality metrics, and value-based care
- programs.
- -Work closely with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure adherence to all HRSA, 340B, Board
- of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, CMS, Medicaid, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
- -Maintain accurate and complete records for controlled substances, temperature logs,
- recalls, waste, and inventory documentation.
- -Oversee compliance with USP standards when applicable.
- -Stay current with changes to 340B regulations, and covered entity requirements.
- -Maintain adherence to approved company policies and procedures in compliance with
- state and federal guidelines.
- -Ensure accurate third-party billing, resolution of rejections, and compliance with
- Medicaid carve-in/carve-out policies.
- -Work closely with the Pharmacy manager to assist with purchasing, inventory returns,
- shrinkage control, and cost-effective procurement using 340B, and WAC accounts.
- -Ensure ethical and secure handling of controlled substances and 340B inventory.
- -Assist Pharmacy Manager with maintenance of the physical security of the pharmacy,
- including alarms, safes, cameras, and secure storage.
- -Assist other pharmacy staff regarding emergency procedures and hazardous drug
- handling.
- -Provide excellent patient service, resolve escalated concerns, and promote health equity
- aligned with FQHC mission.
- -Educate patients on affordable medication access programs, including 340B pricing
- options when appropriate.
- -Build strong relationships with pharmacy staff and provide guidance and mentorship as
- needed.
Requirements
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- -College degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- -Must have and maintain a current license from the State Board of Pharmacy.
- -Previous pharmacy experience preferred but not required.
Knowledge:
- -Thorough knowledge and application of the state and federal laws that govern
- the use of prescriptions and controlled substances.
- -Working knowledge of the 340B drug program and how it relates to patients who
- have financial difficulty in regards to medication.
- -Excellent customer service skills including a positive attitude, friendly demeanor,
- calm voice, and patience.
- -Organized and able to organize work areas so others can find necessary
- documents.
- -Respects the confidentiality of information obtained through the position.
- -Working knowledge of company safety procedures.
- -Willingly assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling,
- crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to
- adjust focus.
- Generally, the job requires prolonged periods of standing or walking, some
- periods of being seated.