Pharmacist-In-Charge

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc.

Lexington, KY

Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Highlights

Student loan forgiveness
Minimal on-call
9 paid Holidays; Paid vacation and sick leave.
Excellent and affordable medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, and employer paid long-term & short-term disability.
Integrated care model! Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pharmacy, and Community Services!

JOB SUMMARY

According to the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy 201 KAR 2:205, the Pharmacist-in-Charge is “a pharmacist licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, who accepts responsibility for the operation of a pharmacy in conformance with all the laws and administrative regulations pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of prescription drugs and who is personally in full and actual charge of the pharmacy”.

General Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

· Quality assurance programs for pharmacy services.
· Employment of staff pharmacies.
· Schedule of hours of pharmacy
· Making and/or filing reports required by state or federal laws and regulations
· Managing day to day pharmacy operations including filling prescriptions, interacting with drug manufacturer representatives, purchasing necessary medications, inventory control, preparing necessary reports, budgets and plans, and assuring appropriate controls.
Works with the CEO, CFO, COO, and Chief Pharmacy Officer to prepare necessary reports and budgets, plans, and assuring proper controls and security measures are in place and maintained.
Interacts with Prescribers, clinical staff and other pharmacist as needed to answer questions regarding prescription information, refills and transferred prescriptions.
Provides general supervision to professional and para-professional Pharmacy staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with HealthFirst Bluegrass, Inc. policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy AND 5 years of ambulatory care pharmacy experience AND 1-year supervisory experience.

PharmD AND 2 years’ experience as a pharmacist AND 1 year supervisory experience.

Company Description

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. is designated as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration. The center provides medical, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services for patients. All sites are located in Lexington, Kentucky.

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. is also recognized by the National Committee on Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home. This recognition was achieved by demonstrating that systems and processes are in place to meet nationally recognized standards for delivering high quality care and demonstrating a commitment to improving patient access, patient experience, and continuous quality improvement.

For more information about HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. please visit www.healthfirstlex.com.

HealthFirst Bluegrass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Work Here?

Our mission -- "Enhancing quality of life through transformative healthcare for all."

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. is designated as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration. The center provides medical, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services for patients. All sites are located in Lexington, Kentucky. HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. is also recognized by the National Committee on Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home. This recognition was achieved by demonstrating that systems and processes are in place to meet nationally recognized standards for delivering high quality care and demonstrating a commitment to improving patient access, patient experience, and continuous quality improvement. For more information about HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. please visit www.healthfirstlex.com. HealthFirst Bluegrass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.