Director of Pharmacy

Description

ProCare LTC (a division of Clarest Health) understands the universal needs of healthcare institutions with a personal touch that only an independent pharmacy can offer. With years of experience, we have the understanding and knowledge to move into the next generation of pharmacy services. We offer personalized medication management for patients in a facility and at home so they can live healthier and happier lives.

We're seeking a dynamic Director of Pharmacy to join our team and make a difference in the lives of residents in long-term care facilities.

The Director of Pharmacy shall provide leadership functions as they relate to the safe and effective drug acquisition, storage, preparation, compounding, repackaging, labeling, dispensing, and delivery of medication to Clarest Health customers.

The Director of Pharmacy shall ensure the pharmacy is operated in conformance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of drugs.

The Director of Pharmacy shall ensure there are adequate policies and procedures implemented and followed for the safe and efficient provision of pharmacy practice consistent with standards of practice and regulatory requirements.

Location: Melville

Salary range: $160k - $185k (Bonus Eligible)

Schedule: Variable

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (as low as $13.33/pay)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Virtual Care – Telemedicine
• 401k with company match
• Closed-door Pharmacy - No more face-to-face meetings with customers
• Referral Bonuses
• Life Insurance
• Make a difference in the lives of others!
• We are growing and that means more opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Management:

• Ensure appropriate hiring and onboarding of new staff
• Ensure staff is appropriately licensed, registered and/or certified
• Ensure staff perform functions permitted by regulatory scope of practice
• Ensure staff are trained, including participating in, or providing coaching and training
• Ensure compliance training is completed as scheduled for new hires (upon start) and existing staff annually
• Ensure new hire and annual reviews are completed per schedule
• Ensure accurate management and documentation of PTO/Attendance records and requests
• Identify and communicate with Regional VP and/or HR business partner any staff performance/behavior concerns and development opportunities
• Provides secondary review of performance and annual reviews for staff reporting to supervisors in assigned departments.
• Ensure leads and supervisors are appropriately trained, engaged and meeting expectations
• Ensure coaching, counseling and discipline are appropriate and consistent with Clarest Health standards and expectations including documentation
• Manage staff performance including coaching/counseling, new hire feedback and reviews, disciplinary actions, and annual staff performance reviews
• Ensure all staffing and scheduling is appropriate for workloads and meets any regulatory requirements

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with ALL applicable Regulatory Agency rules and regulations including but not limited to:
  • DEA
  • Board of Pharmacy (including relevant PDMP processes/reporting)
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Aging
  • FDA
  • CMS
• Ensure notification to regulatory agencies (i.e.. Board of Pharmacy, DEA, Department of Health, etc.) of certain information as required by regulation is completed timely and accurately
• Ensure compliance with Practice Standards including, but not limited to:
  • USP 797
  • USP 795
  • USP 800
• Ensure compliance with Clarest Health Policies and Procedures
• Ensure every task performed at the site is done within the appropriate scope of practice of the staff member and in compliance with any applicable regulations

Productivity Management:

• Ensure staff meet or exceed established standards for performance including productivity, accuracy and quality
• Ensure all cutoff times and completion schedules and release times are met
• Identify opportunities to improve operations including, but not limited to, staff training, cost reduction, productivity improvement, increased capacity, improved quality, enhanced service, and best practices workflows and receive any necessary approval before implementation
• Ensure consistent, accurate and timely onboarding of new facilities

Quality Improvement:

• Ensure Quality concerns are appropriately documented and reviewed
• Ensure Quality concerns, when warranted, are escalated

Qualifications:

• Degree in Pharmacy is required, PharmD preferred. License to practice in state required. Licensure in additional states may be required as necessary based on requirements / future activity of the position.
• Minimum of 1 year working in healthcare environment as licensed pharmacist
• LTC Pharmacy or related environment experience preferred; formulary/clinical expertise preferred, especially related to Medicare Part D

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be dependable with ability to be flexible, function independently and work under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines
• Must have ability to motivate others, strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills
• Must have ability to problem solve
• Must have the ability to employ critical thinking skills and ability
• Required to provide supervision and direction to pharmacy staff in the absence of other direct supervisors
• High frequency of contact with associates, clients, patients, guests and vendors requires effective interpersonal skills exhibiting a professional attitude and demeanor the ability to interact positively
• This position includes access to highly confidential information including protected health information (PHI) - the Associate must follow Federal and State HIPAA/Privacy laws and maintain compliance with the company’s policies and professional ethics.
• Ability to exert up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally and/or lift, carry, push or move objects and stand or perform data entry on a computer for extended periods of time during shift
• This position requires the ability to understand direction and adhere to established procedures. This position requires the ability to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service issues, emergency demands, regulatory compliance, maintaining HIPAA compliance and managing competing priorities. This position requires near vision acuity and color recognition

Clarest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.