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.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
