Pharmacy Director

Primary Health Care; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Director to oversee PHC's comprehensive pharmacy services across Des Moines area locations including Ames and Marshalltown.

You will lead staff, manage dispensing, counseling, formulary oversight, and 340B program leadership. The role directs the pharmacy business unit, develops the annual budget, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives performance improvement in ambulatory health centers.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure in Iowa.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (ACPE-accredited) or approved pathway.
• Minimum 3 years in managing pharmacy operations.
• Minimum 1 year supervising a team.
• Experience with 340B program and reimbursements.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support and Mandatory Reporter Training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Staff PHC Pharmacy locations, lead staff, interns and students, manage orientation and performance.
• Oversee dispensing of prescriptions and counseling on interactions, dosage, and side effects.
• Manage formulary, inventory, purchasing, and 340B compliance; ensure storage and record keeping.
• Develop annual pharmacy operating budget; monitor revenues and expenses; handle cash receipts.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance across PHC pharmacies.
• Collaborate with compliance to maintain 340B compliance and participate in strategic planning for pharmacy services.
• Establish relationships with providers and community partners; support marketing and fundraising as appropriate.

Skills

340B program

Leadership

Budgeting

Pharmacy operations

Staff supervision

Drug interactions counseling

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Pharm.D.

Iowa licensure pathway (ACPE)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

The Pharmacy Director is responsible for the operations of PHC's comprehensive pharmacy services including management and leadership of all pharmacy staff. Oversees and manages all aspects of pharmacy operations including filling prescriptions, dispensing medications, counseling patients and medical practitioners, and training and/or supervising pharmacy interns. Serves as the Pharmacist in Charge and is the leader of PHC’s 340B program. Leads Pharmacy and Therapeutics activities for PHC and areas including drug inventory, pharmaceutical patient assistance programs, drug formulary, and implementing selected disease state education programs. Demonstrates PHC’s iCare values in daily work.

This position is responsible for Pharmacy services at PHC clinics in the Des Moines area, Ames, & Marshalltown.

What You Will Do

• Staffs PHC Pharmacy locations. Manages and leads assigned staff, interns and students including staffing, orientation, training, performance management, and competency assessments; monitors staff and unit productivity against organizational and industry standards; coaches, guides and provides feedback to staff in a timely manner to optimize performance and employee engagement.
• Prepares and/or oversees the preparation and dispensing of prescription medications to patients or medical practitioners; makes decisions regarding generic substitutions of prescribed pharmaceuticals. Counsels patients and/or medical practitioners on drug interactions/contraindications, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects; provides other drug and pharmaceutical information as appropriate.
• Oversees pharmacy services. Ensures annual review and compliance with the PHC formulary. Oversees the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications to clinics and other sites. Establishes and maintains methods and manner of storage and record keeping systems to provide for safekeeping of pharmaceuticals. Monitors and approves all other supply and equipment requisitions. Coordinates purchasing and inventory management of supplies and equipment. Manages applicable patient assistance and bulk replacement programs including maintenance of the programs, annual reviews and medication replenishments.
• Manages pharmacy as a business unit. Develops the annual operating budget for the pharmacy. Monitors compliance with prescriptions, revenue and expense projections on a monthly basis. Oversees daily cash register reconciliation, bank deposits, and petty cash.
• Facilitates performance improvement activities for assigned units including improvement initiatives, patient and staff satisfaction, unit PI, and safety activities. Ensures pharmacist representation on committees when needed. Maintains current knowledge of trends in ambulatory/community health centers. Identifies and implements best practices in conjunction with internal and external resources.
• Maintains compliance with PHC policies and procedures and all regulatory bodies and regulations such as Joint Commission, HCFA, BPHC, HIPAA, DEA, HRSA/OPA, and the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Functions as PHC’s Joint Commission chapter lead for medication management. Provides direction and education regarding medication management practices throughout PHC. In collaboration with compliance department, maintains 340b compliance.
• Participates in strategic planning process related to pharmacy services and areas of integration, supports achievement of strategies, initiatives and performance metrics. Supports alignment of mission, vision and strategy with needs of medically underserved community. Leads strategic initiatives with CMO support. In collaboration with the medical and program directors, integrates the primary care and supportive services and supervises the pharmacy team during integration.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with health providers, community agencies and safety net providers. Serves as liaison with other PHC units and locations as well as with external organizations including insurance and managed care organizations. Participates in community relations, marketing and fundraising efforts of the organization as appropriate to the scope of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Pharmacist license recognized by the State of Iowa.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or completion of another education pathway approved by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy for pharmacist licensure.
• A minimum of three years of experience in managing pharmacy operations or a related field.
• A minimum of one year of experience supervising a team.
• Experience working with the 340B Drug Pricing Program and with pharmacy reimbursements.
• Must be obtained within 90 days of employment:
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
  • Mandatory Reporter Training for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the State of Iowa.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of 340B Drug Pricing Program regulations, compliance requirements, and pharmacy payment systems.
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of email, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and pharmacy related software.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Effective problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, interacts with others calmly and empathically, and de-escalates difficult situations.
• Effective leadership skills with ability to coach, provide effective feedback and foster team engagement.
• Effective management skills including the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and delegate to others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to think critically and strategically.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail orientation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, maintains composure in high stress situations, interacts with others in an empathetic manner, and de-escalates difficult situations.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a community health center.
• Fluency in spoken English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in both languages.