Pharmacy Manager - Forest City

A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.

Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers

  • No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays
  • A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
  • Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement.
  • Awarded "Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation" in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
  • Awarded "Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families" by Orlando Sentinel.
  • Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, responsible for the full practice of pharmacy in accordance with applicable regulatory statues and accreditation standards; interpreting prescription orders, packaging, labeling, dispensing, administering and distribution of drugs and devices; accepts full responsibility as Pharmacy Manager of the site as defined in Florida DPR Statute #465.018, and other requirements as defined in Statutes 465, 21s, 893, plus applicable DEA, AAAHC and 340b requirements.

Primary Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

  • Collaborates with providers on medication management.
  • Ensures QRE's are properly reported.
  • Participates in site meetings to address patient care and operational requirements, including one-on-one communication.
  • Interprets, fills and verifies prescriptions.
  • Counsels patients on medication usage.
  • Monitors drug therapy in conformance with OBRA Act.
  • Performs medication review and recommends alternative therapies as appropriate.
  • Responsible for medications received, drug storage, inventory control, pricing and record maintenance.
  • Properly handle and process expired and returned medications.
  • Supervises staff and work flow processes.
  • Prepares employee evaluations and applicable competencies.
  • Conducts employee coaching sessions.
  • Facilitates the professional development of staff. Accepts responsibility for maintaining and updating knowledge of all new and existing policies and procedures and participates in education of staff.
  • Holds and leads routine staff meetings to communicate key information.
  • Implements and assists in the training and orientation program for all new employees.
  • Enforces adherence to policies and procedures including Time, Attendance and Punctuality policy.
  • Reviews and approves travel expense reports.
  • Maintains professional and business practice standards.
  • Ensures legal and reporting requirements.
  • Responsible for submitting reports and logs to Director of Pharmacy.
  • Participates in center and provider meetings regarding pharmacy operations, updates, pricing changes and drug availability.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.

Experience:

  • Minimum of two years' experience in pharmacy preferred.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

  • Current and valid Florida Pharmacist license required.
  • Certification in immunizations preferred.

Special Skills:

  • Must have excellent organizational skills.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of personality types in an efficient and friendly manner.
  • Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Internet, Pharmacy related software, EHR and online resources).
  • Ability to problem solve and work with minimal guidance.
  • Some knowledge of accreditation standards (AAAHC, NCQA) preferred.

Other requirements:

  • Able to work flexible hours as assigned.
  • Able to work at other CHC locations as assigned.