BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy is now part of CarelonRx, and a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. Together, CarelonRx and BioPlus offer consumers and providers an unparalleled level of service that's easy and focused on whole health. Through our distinct clinical expertise, digital capabilities, and broad access to specialty medications across a wide range of conditions, we deliver an elevated experience, affordability, and personalized support throughout the consumer's treatment journey.
Title: Manager, Pharmacist in Charge
Location: Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location: 4752 Research Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78240
Shift: Onsite, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Build the Possibilities. Make an Extraordinary Impact.
The Manager, Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for organization, coordination, direction, and evaluation of the provision of all pharmacy services, for supervising center staff and managing operating expenses of the pharmacy while providing high quality health care service. Ensures that all pharmacy staff are accountable to the organization and decisions made that effect the consumer. Serves as the Pharmacist-in-Charge and is responsible for ensuring staff have appropriate licensing/certification/registration and adequate continuing education as well as developing competence assessment programs and ensuring staff perform duties and responsibilities with efficiency and safety.
How you will make an impact:
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Assists in ensuring that all Policy and Procedures as well as accreditation standards are followed.
Keeps current with all State and Federal regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy and recommends changes.
Assists in ensuring that the pharmacy provides optimal pharmaceutical services that meet all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements.
Coordinate the provision of pharmacy services to patients in concert with other health professionals.
Ensure achievement of standards of performance for personnel, adherence to all company Policy and Procedures, and compliance with federal, state, local and other applicable regulations.
Select, train, develop and motivate a competent staff to meet and surpass goals and objectives.
Serve as liaison between specialty pharmacy, hospitals, home health agencies and other health professionals.
Serve as liaison between pharmacy and supporting departments in admissions, billing, and management personnel.
Work with the corporate office to maintain all state permits and PIC requirements and all regulatory changes.
Fiscal management of pharmacy expenses. Initiate, monitor and report on QA&I activities.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires an RPh and a minimum of 5 years pharmacy experience and a minimum of 5 years management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current active unrestricted state license to practice pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) in applicable state(s) required.
Preferred Qualifications:
PharmD.
Experience leading a team.
Specialty pharmacy experience highly.
Prior experience with mail order and/or retail pharmacy compliance.
Licensure in other states.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Knowledge of DEA, FDA and state regulations pertaining to handling of controlled substances.
Experience interpreting compliance requirements and regulations.
Experience working with State Boards of Pharmacy regarding complaints, issue resolution, inspection and central fill requirements.
