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
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operations in alignment with FQHC policies, HRSA expectations, and applicable
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state/federal laws.
- Maintain efficient workflows for prescription processing, clinical services, and 340B
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pharmacy inventory.
- Ensure proper segregation of 340B, and non-340B transactions to prevent diversion and
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duplicate discounts.
- Collaborate with FQHC medical, behavioral health, and dental providers to support
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integrated, team-based care.
- Ensure proper documentation for UDS reporting, quality metrics, and value-based care
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programs.
- Work closely with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure adherence to all HRSA, 340B, Board
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of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, CMS, Medicaid, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
- Maintain accurate and complete records for controlled substances, temperature logs,
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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
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state and federal guidelines.
- Ensure accurate third-party billing, resolution of rejections, and compliance with
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Medicaid carve-in/carve-out policies.
- Work closely with the Pharmacy manager to assist with purchasing, inventory returns,
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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,
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including alarms, safes, cameras, and secure storage.
- Assist other pharmacy staff regarding emergency procedures and hazardous drug
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handling.
- Provide excellent patient service, resolve escalated concerns, and promote health equity
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aligned with FQHC mission.
- Educate patients on affordable medication access programs, including 340B pricing
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options when appropriate.
- Build strong relationships with pharmacy staff and provide guidance and mentorship as
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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
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the use of prescriptions and controlled substances.
- Working knowledge of the 340B drug program and how it relates to patients who
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have financial difficulty in regards to medication.
- Excellent customer service skills including a positive attitude, friendly demeanor,
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calm voice, and patience.
- Organized and able to organize work areas so others can find necessary
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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:
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Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling,
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crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
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Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to
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adjust focus.
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Generally, the job requires prolonged periods of standing or walking, some
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periods of being seated.
