Pharmacy Manager

Alchemy; Leesburg (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alchemy is seeking a Pharmacist In Charge/Pharmacy Manager in Leesburg, Alabama. In this role, you will manage local pharmacy operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a pharmacy degree, and a commitment to improving patient health outcomes.

This position includes direct patient care activities and requires familiarity with pharmacy software, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with direct patient care and education.

Responsibilities

• Manage local pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Fill and dispense prescriptions.
• Provide direct patient care and education, including medication therapy management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Pharmacy software knowledge

Technical skills

Education

Bachelors (RPh) or Doctoral (PharmD) degree

Pharmacist license in good standing in Alabama

Tools

PioneerRx

BestRx

MS Office (Word, Excel)

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 resubmit 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.