Pharmacy Manager

Alchemy; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alchemy is seeking a Pharmacist In Charge/Pharmacy Manager to lead local operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional patient care within a growing 340B program. The role requires strong leadership, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to manage staffing, workflow, medication therapy management, and collaboration with clinicians to optimize patient outcomes.

Pharmacist license in Alabama is required; experience with PioneerRx or BestRx is preferred, and the candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (RPh) or PharmD from an accredited university.
• Alabama Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Experience with PioneerRx and/or BestRx.
• Strong interpersonal, managerial, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all local operations and staffing.
• Fill and dispense prescriptions per state rules with accuracy.
• Support insurance benefit investigations and financial assistance options.
• Resolve third-party rejection issues and resubmit claims.
• Review KPIs and coordinate with central operations for improvements.
• Seek professional development in pharmacy management and 340B.
• Build relationships with community, clinic partners, and stakeholders.
• Provide direct patient care and medication therapy management.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Communicate with providers on therapy compatibility and care.

Skills

Pharmacy management

Leadership

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Communication

Alabama Pharmacist license

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Pharmacist degree (PharmD)

Tools

PioneerRx

BestRx

Job description

Alchemy is powering the future of 340B pharmacy, starting with in-house pharmacies for covered entities. We provide the entire physical, clinical, and digital infrastructure needed to operate and grow best-in-class 340B programs.

Alchemy is seeking a Pharmacist In Charge/Pharmacy Manager. The pharmacist will be pivotal in managing local pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering exceptional patient care. This position requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for improving patient health outcomes. Additionally, the pharmacist and pharmacy team will play a crucial part in providing pharmacy services and culturally competent care to a very diverse patient population, including individuals living with HIV, at risk of contracting STD/STIs, the LGBTQ+ community, communities of color, and low socioeconomic status.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee all local operations, including planning and maintaining adequate staffing for day-to-day operations.
• Fill and dispense prescriptions as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy’s rules and regulations, meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy
• Support insurance benefits investigation for both medical and pharmacy benefits and
• assess financial assistance options available to minimize patient’s out-of-pocket costs
• Resolve third-party rejection problems and resubmits rejected claims for payment promptly
• Reviews key performance indicators and identifies trends and opportunities for improvement, coordinating with Alchemy central operations team
• Seek professional development opportunities that enhance his/her role in the pharmacy (e.g. pharmacy management, specialty pharmacy, health equity, 340B, HIV, Hepatitis C)
• Build strong working relationships with the community, stakeholders, and clinic partners to meet all required needs of the clinic as well as the community
• Provide direct patient care and education, including medication therapy management, counseling, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with physicians or other medical providers to discuss potential incompatibility issues with patient prescriptions.
• Consult clinic providers, administrators, and other personnel for the purpose of providing quality patient care and maximize pharmacy performance.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations about pharmacy practice. Maintain patient confidentiality following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Answer incoming and outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc. Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide practical solutions to improve pharmacy operations and patient care.
• Other additional related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors (RPh) or Doctoral (PharmD) degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university.
• Pharmacist license in good standing in Alabama
• Experience with pharmacy software (e.g., PioneerRx and/or BestRx).
• Technical and MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Google Workspace, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, managerial, and communication skills.
• Able to efficiently operate in a fast-paced environment while fostering positive customer relations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients and provide culturally sensitive care.

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 Year previous PIC experience full-time retail or clinic pharmacy
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical/Health Records (EMR/EHR).
• Has experience providing direct pharmaceutical care, serving as a drug information and patient education resource, and assisting with the monitoring of patients living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• Has experience providing direct pharmaceutical care, serving as a drug information and patient education resource, and assisting with the monitoring of patients who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community