What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Director position at Sunrise Community Health Center?
Application Deadline: Apply by 5 pm on December 31, 2024.
Sunrise Community Health Summary
Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being.
Pharmacy Director:
The Pharmacy Director is responsible for the operation and management of the Pharmacy Department.
Position Summary:
With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, The Pharmacy Director will:
- Determine the objectives of the department, plan, organize, and direct general pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Establish satisfactory methods of drug distribution and control.
- Prepare prescriptions for patients as prescribed by providers with assistance of pharmacy technicians.
- Ensure billing for in house plans, runs monthly reports. Analyze records to indicate prescribing trends and excessive usage.
- Prepare pharmacy budget and department report required by clinic administrators.
- Ensure deposits are completed daily and the cash drawer is balanced.
- Review and submit outstanding Medicaid claims.
- Oversee inventory process.
- Review annual patient satisfaction surveys pertaining to pharmacy issues.
- Maintain drug file in Pharmacy computer, develop and maintain pricing strategy.
- Assist patients with Medicare Part D/Social Security Applications.
- Manage oversight and compliance of Patient Assistance programs.
- Coordinate Patient Assistance program audit.
- Plan and implement procedures in the pharmacy according to clinic policies and legal requirements.
- Reconcile third party checks, call PBM’s regarding any problems/discrepancies in payments.
- Assist in the development of Policy and Procedure manual.
- Assist in pharmacy/EMR interface.
- Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff.
- Determine job objectives, work methods, and performance standards, review staff performance relative to departmental objectives, communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions.
- Keep employees informed of matters affecting their work, interpret and explain clinic policies and procedures, department objectives, operations, services, organization budget, and seek comments and suggestions from employees.
- Ensure completion of new hire OJT training for staff.
- Seek compliance with outside agencies relevant to requirements for maintenance of services. Assure that professional competence of staff is maintained through education. Plan for both short- and long-range goals of the department in concert with the organizational plan of the clinic.
- Prepare, upon request, reports, and special studies, participate in and contribute to management and professional committees at all levels inside and outside of the clinic, stays informed of trends and changes inside and outside of the clinic which relate to assigned functions.
- Facilitate and attend monthly P&T Committee Meetings. Help decide on medication formulary and updating the Refill Protocol.
- Active part of the OOC Team. Attend weekly OOC reviews. Provide education about safe use of narcotics, naloxone kit use, and non-narcotic treatments at OOC group.
- Oversight of medication grant funds (McKee, NCMC). Communicate and collect patient stories to share with grant funding group.
- Maintain compliance of the 340B Program. Update 340B Procedure Manual and conduct self-audits and yearly external audit. Attend 340B Conference yearly to help support and understand 340B Program.
- Conduct monthly Pharmacy Executive Team meeting. Help with oversight of meeting, completing minutes and follow-through of all content.
- Recertify all Sunrise sites on the 340B database once a year with the assistance of the Authorizing Official, Sunrise CEO.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Pharmacy / Pharm D.
- Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Colorado
- Minimum 5 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
Perks and Benefits:
At Sunrise, we pride ourselves in over 50 years of exceptional support to our community and employees. Sunrise is dedicated to guiding every employee towards professional growth and development by supporting them through training and tuition reimbursement. We value a healthy work life balance by providing generous paid time off. Employee opinions are valued, and we listen to employees through employee engagement surveys and the sharing of diverse ideas!
Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.
Generous PTO and Leave Times:
- Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)
Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account
- FSA Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits:
- Competitive 401K Plan
- Loan Forgiveness Programs*
- Referral Bonus
Professional Development:
- Tuition and Training Reimbursement
- Agency Wide Training
- Master Class Subscription
Get Involved:
- Employee Recognition Programs
Providers can apply for the State or Federal loan repayment program.
Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine is required for ALL staff. COVID vaccine is highly encouraged.
Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
