Lead Pharmacist

Western Wayne Family Health Centers in; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Wayne Inkster - Inkster, MI seeks a Lead Pharmacist to oversee the outpatient pharmacy within a Federally Qualified Health Center, ensuring all pharmaceutical standards and patient safety are maintained.

The role requires an active Michigan pharmacy license, strong pharmacology knowledge, and leadership of staff; responsibilities include preparing and dispensing medications, counseling patients and providers, maintaining records, and ensuring HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid compliance.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of drugs and their potential side effects.
• Knowledge of recent developments in pharmacology.
• Proficiency in measuring substances accurately.
• Ability to detect and investigate concerns with patient medications and prescriptions.
• Skilled at widely used computer software for prescriptions and patient records.
• Knowledge of training techniques.
• Knowledge of 340B requirements.
• Ability to maintain records and correspondences.
• Skilled in effective communication.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to instruct and direct others.
• Knowledge of Medicaid standards and policies.
• Ability to advise professionals and lay persons on pharmacological policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan training sessions and meetings.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Capable of setting priorities and assigning work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications and provide pharmacological information to health care teams.
• Review provider orders for accuracy and detect incompatibilities.
• Dispense medications with proper labeling.
• Oversee technician workflow and verify order entry.
• Counsel patients and providers on drug therapies.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal laws, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid.
• Maintain infection control and safe working environment.
• Stay updated on pharmacology through education.
• Maintain records of all pharmacy transactions as required by law.
• Oversee inventory and ordering of medications and supplies.
• Seek opportunities to collaborate and improve patient outcomes.
• Supervise staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Evaluate employee performance and resolve related problems.

Skills

Drug knowledge

Pharmacology updates

Medical software proficiency

Pharmacy records management

Communication skills

Training & supervision

340B knowledge

Medicaid standards

Pharmacy operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Healthcare prescription software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Western Wayne Inkster - Inkster, MI 48141, Job Category: Pharmaceutical, JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Lead Pharmacist, this position oversees our outpatient pharmacy to ensure all pharmaceutical standards and practices are maintained for our patients. The employee performs the full range of pharmaceutical activities in a Federally Qualified Health Care Center. Extensive independent judgement is required to carry out assignments that have substantial impact on services or programs. Availability of guidelines is limited and theories, principles, and practices of the profession must be used to determine appropriate courses of action. This position is responsible for referring our patients to other medical professionals in the clinic or outside pharmacies if applicable to ensure accessibility to comprehensive care and treatment is available.

PART I: ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION AND DUTIES

• Serves patients by preparing medication, giving pharmacological information to health care teams and monitoring patient drug therapies.
• Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting provider orders while detecting any therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Dispenses medications by packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Organizes and oversees technician’s workflow and verifying order entry.
• Provides pharmacological information to health care professionals and counsels patients and providers on drug therapies.
• Complies with state and federal laws as regulated by state and federal boards, the drug enforcement administration and the food and drug administration and staying current with new legislation.
• Conforms to Medicare, Medicaid and HIPAA regulations.
• Protects patients and pharmacy staff by adhering to infection control protocols and supports a safe and clean working environment.
• Stays up to date on pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Maintains records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to ensure control and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs and oversees inventory of all medications and responsible for ordering appropriate medications and supplies.
• Seeks new ways to grow, collaborate with others and deliver quality outcomes.
• Supervises pharmacy staff while ensuring all pharmacy guidelines, policies and procedures are being followed. Manages staff workflow. Performs timekeeping approvals, staff evaluations and performance write ups.
• Evaluate and verify employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and the review of work techniques and resolving related work problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

• Possession of an active Pharmacy license in the State of Michigan.

PART IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• In depth knowledge of drugs and their potential side effects.
• Knowledge of recent developments in the field of pharmacology.
• Proficiency in measuring substances accurately.
• Ability to detect and investigate concerns with patient medications and prescriptions.
• Skilled at widely used computer software i.e., Microsoft Office and healthcare software used for filling prescriptions and updating patient records.
• Knowledge of training and instruction techniques.
• Knowledge of 340B requirements.
• Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and conduct correspondence related to the work.
• Skilled in effectively communicating with others.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to instruct and direct others.
• Knowledge of the activities of educational and social agencies as related to local health.
• Knowledge of Medicaid standards and policies.
• Ability to advise health care professionals and lay persons on pharmacological policies, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and conduct training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the work of others.
• Capable of setting priorities and assigning work to other professionals.