Pharmacist - Float

Central Florida Health Care, Inc.; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Florida Health Care, Inc. seeks a Pharmacist to oversee all pharmacy operations with emphasis on the 340B program within a Federally Qualified Health Center. The role requires ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality care, including patient education and counseling, while supervising staff and aligning with CFHC policies and regulatory guidelines. The Pharmacist collaborates with providers to enhance outcomes and supports underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Bachelor’s in pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Active Pharmacist License in good standing with the state Board of Pharmacy and valid BLSC certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily pharmacy operations and workflows in a community health center.
• Manage 340B program compliance, inventory, and medication distribution.
• Provide patient education and medication counseling to improve outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation standards are met.
• Supervise staff on site and collaborate with providers to optimize care.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Patient education

Staff supervision

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or B.Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:Pharmacist
Reports to:Pharmacy Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt
Personnel Supervised:None

POSITION SUMMARY

Pharmacistsat Central Florida Health Care, Inc. will oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations, with a primary focus on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This roleis responsible forensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The pharmacist will manage daily operations, including interpreting prescription orders, packaging, labeling, dispensing, administering, and distributing medications and devices, as well as providing patient education and counseling as needed. Additionally, while on duty, the pharmacistwill supervise staff, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, and enhance pharmacy services to elevate patient care. ThePharmacistwill collaborate with site providers to improve patient outcomes and work closely with site leadership to implement and enforce pharmacy policies and procedures, streamline operations, andmaintainhigh standardsof patient safety and satisfaction. Reportingto a Pharmacy Manager,the Pharmacistwill play a key role in expanding services for underserved populations, supporting the organization’s mission to provide accessible and affordable healthcare. All duties must be carried outin accordance withCentral Florida Health Care’s (CFHC) policies, procedures, Mission and Vision Statements, Overarching Goal, CFHC’s performance expectations, and all relevant Federal and State guidelines.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree orBachelor’s degree in pharmacyfroman accredited institution
• Certification/Licensure: Active Pharmacist License in good standing with the state Board of Pharmacy and valid BLSC certification
• Computer and Equipment: Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Teams, and use of pharmacy management software,technologyand equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of experience in a pharmacy setting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position
• Comprehensive understanding of pharmacy laws and regulations, particularly those relevant to FQHCs
• Experience in a healthcare environment
• Familiarity with the 340B drug pricing program
• Current immunization certification
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and operational management skills
• Analytical and problem-solvingexpertise
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Passion for serving underserved populations and promoting health equity

RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCEEXPECTATIONS

• Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, andobjectives
• Becognizantof andcomply withall CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations
• Operational Management:
  • Manage daily pharmacy operations, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to protocols
  • Oversee inventory management, procurement, and medication distribution in alignment with 340B program requirements
  • Maximize the benefits of the 340B program to ensure cost savings for eligible patients
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including DEA regulations, state guidelines, and FQHC-specific requirements
  • Implement andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Keep the pharmacy neat and orderly
  • Ensure support staff understand andcomply withCFHC’sBlood Born PathogensExposure Control Plan requirements
  • Review and verify prescriptions by fullyutilizingpharmacy systems, ensuringaccuratedata entry, confirming correct medications,weighingand counting pills, and checking for potential interactions
  • Demonstrate and promote teamwork, contributing to and modeling a collaborative environment to meet service level expectations
  • Uphold pharmacy hours at assigned site
  • Remain on site on an on-call basis during lunch unless there is a second pharmacist on duty
  • Volunteer a minimum of two times annually for Saturday shifts
• Staff Management and Supervision:
  • Maintainpharmacy workflowassigned by site pharmacy manager consisting of assigned roles,coordinating activities and schedules, prioritizing tasks, assigning special projects, preventing bottlenecks, ensuring operational efficiency, and handling opening and closing procedures
  • Train employees through new hire orientation, on-the-job training, cross-training,andanswering questions
  • Promote a collaborative and supportive team environment aligned with organization values
  • Collaborate with the scheduling team to develop andmaintainstaff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient workflow
• Patient Care and Services:
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers tooptimizemedication therapy management (MTM), chartreviewand other clinical services
  • Work with healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies, suggest alternative medications, and answer provider questions
  • Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient privacy, generic options, cost-effective alternatives, and over-the-counter products, referring them to a medical provider as needed to ensure proper medication use, address health concerns, and enhance satisfaction
  • Ensure access to affordable medications for eligible patients through effective 340B programutilization
  • Address patients' needs by minimizing wait times,notifying themof delays, recognizing patients by name, investigating issues, ordering special items, resolving problems, andassistingwith specific items (e.g., blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring)
  • Resolve customer complaints andmonitorthe quality of customer service provided by employees
• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
  • Comply withgovernment laws and regulations, company policies, procedures, ethics, and code of conduct
  • Prepare,maintain, andsubmitall records, reports, and documentation required by state and federal laws (e.g., prescription copies, regulatory reports) as well as all necessary business documentation (e.g., operating statements, performance reports, supervision notes, deletions, transfers)
  • Conduct orparticipatein audits to ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards (e.g., supervision, state inspections, insurance reviews, controlled substance audits, peer reviews), including reviewing prescription files, narcotics invoices, inventories, legal documentation, licenses, etc.
  • Ensure patient confidentialityin accordance withHIPAA guidelines
  • Stay current in the fields of pharmacy and healthcare by reading industry journals, company publications, completing required company training modules, continuing education, researching new drugs, and attending company meetings as needed
  • Monitor and report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and other quality indicators
  • Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services
  • Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking
• Independently mobile
• Working under tight deadlines
• Ability to lift weight equivalent to thatrequiredwhen repositioning equipment and lifting supplies
• Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, worksites, and work shifts

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

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