Pharmacy Manager

Alchemy; Wells River (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alchemy is seeking a Pharmacist In Charge/Pharmacy Manager to lead the Wells River clinic pharmacy, oversee local operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality patient care.

You will work closely with clinicians and staff to optimize pharmacy services for a medically underserved population, provide medication therapy management, and maintain HIPAA-compliant practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (RPh) or PharmD degree from an accredited university.
• Technical and MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Google Workspace, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, managerial, and communication skills.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment while fostering positive customer relations.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients and provide culturally sensitive care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all local operations, including staffing for day-to-day needs.
• Fill and dispense prescriptions as permitted by State Board rules and regulations.
• Support insurance benefits investigation for medical and pharmacy benefits.
• Assess financial assistance options to minimize patient out-of-pocket costs.
• Resolve third-party rejections and resubmit claims promptly.
• Review KPIs and coordinate with central operations for improvements.
• Develop professionally in pharmacy management, 340B, HIV, and related areas.
• Provide direct patient care and education, including medication therapy management.
• Collaborate with physicians to discuss potential drug compatibility issues.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Managerial skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Pharmacy degree (RPh/PharmD)

Tools

EMR/EHR familiarity

PioneerRx/BestRx

MS Office

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 within the clinic serving a diverse, medically underserved patient population and supporting the clinic's mission to deliver high-quality, accessible care to all.

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.
• 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).
• Experience with pharmacy software (e.g., PioneerRx and/or BestRx).
• 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