Manager, Pharmacist

Community-Care-Cooperative; Harwich (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Cooperative in Harwich, MA (On-site) seeks a Manager, Pharmacy to oversee daily pharmacy operations and medication distribution. You will ensure staff perform effectively, coordinate with physicians on dosing, and manage inventory to meet local demand.

The role requires a pharmacy degree (ACPE-recognized), CPR/CPR-AED certification, and strong leadership. You will lead pharmacists and technicians, drive compliance, and contribute to patient care across our MA centers.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an ACPE-recognized pharmacy college.
• CPR or CPR/AED certification required.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and distribution of medications.
• Coordinate with health center physicians to determine medication types and dosages.
• Monitor drug therapies and supervise pharmacists and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal drug laws and maintain records.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

ACPE-recognized pharmacy degree (Graduate degree)

Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy

CPR/CPR-AED certification

Job description

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Full Time Harwich, MA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1159

Salary Range: $120,509.00 To $147,624.00 Annually

Title: Manager, Pharmacy
Reports to: Pharmacy Site Director
Classification: Supervisor
Location: MA, On-site
Job description revision number and date: V2.0; 03.31.2025

Organization Summary:

Community Care Cooperative (C3) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Accountable Care Organization (ACO) governed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Our mission is to leverage the collective strengths of FQHCs to improve the health and wellness of the people we serve. We are a fast-growing organization founded in 2016 with 9 health centers and now serving hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries who receive primary care at health centers and independent practices across Massachusetts. We are an innovative organization developing new partnerships and programs to improve the health of members and communities, and to strengthen our health center partners.

Job Summary:

The Community Health Center Retail Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and the distribution of medications to patients. The Supervisor duties include ensuring that all staff members are performing their jobs effectively and in accordance with company policies and procedures, communicating with health center physicians to determine the type of medication and dosage for a patient, taking inventory of pharmaceutical drugs to reorder them based on local demand and interacting with pharmacy patients/customers to give them their prescriptions and answer medication questions. The Pharmacy Supervisor will control medications by monitoring drug therapies, advising interventions. Additionally, completing pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing pharmacists and technicians’ workflow, verifying their preparation, and labeling of pharmaceuticals, and verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.

The Pharmacy Supervisor may also be responsible for hiring, training, and supervising new employees. This includes ensuring that staff have the proper knowledge and skills to perform their job duties safely and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Provides pharmacy information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and counseling patients on drug therapies


• Develops clinic staff’s pharmacy knowledge by participating in clinical programs and training pharmacy staff,

students, interns, residents, and health care professionals

• Complies with state and federal drug laws and regulations


• Maintains records for controlled substances and removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory


• Maintains separate 340B drug inventory as appropriate


• Supervises the work results of pharmacists and support personnel


• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols


• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned and necessary to successfully oversee Pharmacy Services

Physical Nature of the Job:

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects

Required Skills:

• Ensure safe prescribing and dispensing of medication


• Knowledge of FDA, BOP and all applicable regulations


• Ability to manage processes and develop implementation strategies


• Knowledge of retail pharmacy legal compliance


• Familiarity with adherence packaging and home delivery


• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting


• Strong analytical and organizational skills including ability to analyze data to identify trends and communicate them through effective reporting methods


• Strong attention todetail


• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills including experience presenting complex information to senior leaders


• Skilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision making to achieve objectives

Desired Other Skills:

• Familiarity with 340B program


• Familiarity with the MassHealth ACO program


• Familiarity with Federally Qualified Health Centers


• Experience with anti-racism activities, and/or lived experience with racism is highly preferred

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree from an accredited pharmacy college recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)


• CPR or CPR/AEDcertificate


• Bachelor of pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacydegree

** In compliance with Infection Control practices per Mass.gov recommendations, we require all employees to be vaccinated consistent with applicable law. **