Staff Pharmacist

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.