Pharmacist In Charge

Metrocare Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan (employer matching)

Health Savings Account (employer match

Professional development allowance

Bilingual stipend

Tobacco-free facilities

Job summary

Metrocare Services in Dallas, Texas seeks a Pharmacist in Charge to oversee the outpatient pharmacy, ensure safe dispensing, and coordinate with clinic management. The ideal candidate will have a Texas license and at least 1 year of retail pharmacy experience, with strong leadership and patient counseling skills.

The role requires compliance with state board rules, inventory control for narcotics, and collaboration with physicians to support high-quality behavioral health and primary care

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with current Texas license.
• 1 year of retail pharmacy experience and 1 year of internship.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language a plus.
• Familiar with all functions of a pharmacy department.

Responsibilities

• Handle all dispensing functions and uphold state board rules.
• Compound and prepare ordered pharmaceutical preparations.
• Consult with physicians as needed.
• Maintain inventory and records for narcotics.
• Provide patient counseling and resolve patient issues.
• Organize daily operational duties and manage workflow.
• Provide direction and coaching of pharmacy technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Director.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Coaching

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare's Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve. The Pharmacist in Charge manages the Pharmacy to provide a safe environment to perform all the dispensing functions in the outpatient clinics. The incumbent coordinates with clinic management on any issues relating to the pharmacy. The Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for the agency assets of the pharmacy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job. Handles all dispensing functions, including upholding and enforcing all state board of pharmacy rules and regulations under the assigned preceptor by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Compounds and prepares ordered pharmaceutical preparations. Contacts and confers with physicians as needed. Maintains all standards as required by s 90 Maintains inventory and records for narcotics. Provides patient counseling and resolution of patient problems as they arise. Organizes daily operational duties. Provides direction and coaching of pharmacy technicians. Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Director.

Competencies: The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws. Demonstrate willingness to participate in and contribute to continuous quality improvement. Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to organize workflow and develop efficient procedures. Ability to manage change and motivate employees to achieve standards. Ability to detect operational shortcomings and develop solutions to correct problems. Ability to be customer-focused and to build and maintain customer relations and overall business success.

Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with current Texas License. Minimum of 1-year experience in retail settings, 1-year of internship. Must be familiar with all functions of a pharmacy department. Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language a plus.

Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills required. Ability to work with reports and numbers.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills: Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment. Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record. State of Texas Pharmacy License.

Physical Demands & Work Environment Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. Due to the multi-site responsibilities of this position the incumbent must be able to carry equipment and supplies (up to 15 pounds). The position requires standing and/or walking in excess of 7 hours a day. Travel: In county travel may be required. Some overnight travel required NOTICE ON POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE TRAVEL TO/FROM VARIOUS WORKSITES Positions that are community-based, in whole or part, require the incumbent to travel between various worksites within his/her workday/workweek. The incumbent is required to have reliable transportation that can facilitate this requirement. The incumbent is further required to meet the criteria for insurability by the Centers risk management facilitator; and produce proof of minimal auto liability coverage when applicable. Failure to meet these terms may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, contract or other status with Metrocare.

Work Environment: The work environment describe here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level may vary between low and mild. The work environment should not be unusually hot or cold.

Benefits Information and Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan, including employer matching Health Savings Account, including employer matching Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year Bilingual Stipend - 6% of the base salary Many other benefits Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses.
• Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

No Recruitment Agencies Please Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 children, teens and adults annually. For over 55 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services from mental health care, primary care, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, homeless outreach, and supportive social services. Metrocare ...