Pharmacist

 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Pharmacist will be responsible for quality pharmacy services, collaborating with primary care providers and staff to improve the health of patients. The Pharmacist assures compliance with all regulations of the SC State Board of Pharmacy, and works to achieve the goals, objectives and budget established by CHC’s Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team. Pharmacy services will include dispensing medications, assisting CHC personnel and patients with drug information and identification, developing and sustaining productive patient relationships, evaluating and resolving potential drug therapy problems identified through any and all available resources, patient counseling, prescription verification, adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws, precepting students and interns, supervision of pharmacy technicians while on-duty, and participation in projects as assigned. CHC manages patient care using a team-based approach in our interactions with patients and other healthcare personnel. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Knowledge of 340B program
• Ability to work with primary care providers to maximize cost effective prescribing patterns, improve clinical processes, and achieve clinical standards across the population of patients served by CHC
• Proficiency in computers, including ability to learn Electronic Medical Records and pharmacy software; also use phones, fax machines, printers, scanner, and copiers
• Ability to carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and local, state, and federal laws
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions
• Clinically competent 
• Knowledge and experience of ordering, inventory, and cost management activities
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and patients
• Ability to keep customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with clients, co-workers, and others, promoting a positive image for CHC, and fostering an ethical work environment
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with medical information and conform to HIPAA regulations
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills and effective time management skills
• Ability to understand and respond effectively with sensitivity to special populations served by CHC. Special populations include, but are not limited to, those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, sexual orientation, economic standing, disability status, migrant, homelessness, seasonal workers, the uninsured, and patients with low health literacy. 
• Assign, coordinate, and oversee pharmacy technicians’ tasks
• Ensure that all pharmacy technicians are working in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as CHC policies
• Review prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosage, directions, drug interactions, and contact the provider if questions arise
• Counsel patients on drug usage, storage, side effects and drug interactions in accordance with federal and state pharmacy laws
• Assess allergy concerns and communicate to patients and prescribers
• Process and dispense prescriptions in a timely and efficient manner
• Bill Third Parties and handle rejections
• Maintain accurate records of controlled substances
• Remove outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory
• Process recalls according to policy and procedures
• Oversee daily ordering of medications
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Keep pharmacy secured
• Answer and make patient and prescriber calls
• Make sure Home/Site Delivery patients receive medications in a timely manner
• Communicate with the Chief Pharmacy Officer any issues within the pharmacy 
• Assist with training of pharmacy staff
• Assist Chief Pharmacy Officer in other duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to:

• Directly supervised by Chief Pharmacy Officer

Workers supervised:

• Pharmacy Technicians on duty

Interrelationships:

• Works in cooperation with staff and effectively serves patients/customers

This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 REQUIREMENTS: All employees of Carolina Health Centers, Inc. are expected to perform the duties of their job and behave in a manner consistent with the Corporate Philosophy which supports the values of: honesty, integrity, openness, the pursuit of individual and collective excellence, and unwavering mutual respect and appreciation.

In addition, this position requires:

• Education:
• Current licensure by South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy 
• PharmD from accredited institution preferred
• Work Experience:
• At least two years of retails or community health pharmacy experience preferred
• Licensure and Certification:
• Possession of current South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy license
• Skills:
• Has proficient knowledge of Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Reads, speaks, understands, and writes proficiently in English
• Effectively communicates orally and in writing 
• Relates and interacts with staff at all levels of the organization 
• Represents the organization in a professional and effective manner to the community 
• Supports, motivates, and sustains a team-oriented culture
• Exercises sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy
• Evaluates and effectively addresses highly complex issues and problems
• Delegates work, sets expectations, and monitors activities of pharmacy technicians appropriately
• Demonstrates leadership and basic management skills
• Physical Abilities:
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Able to push, pull and reach, sit, stoop, and stretch
• Assist with moving or lifting >30 pounds as needed
• Have full range of body motion
• Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a computer, telephone, copier, and medical equipment
• Required to talk and hear
• Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• May be required to travel to meetings outside the organization’s facility
• Required to be able to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Position involves exposure to patient/customer elements in a clinical setting; 
• may include exposure to communicable diseases, blood, and other bodily fluids
• Job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard Office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines