What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Pharmacy position at Tandem Health?
The Director of Pharmacy directs and oversees all operations of the Pharmacy Department and ensures adherence to applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with the Chief Clinical Officer and the Executive Leadership Team forecasts, develops, and manages department specific requirements of pharmacy practice, including legal requirements.
- Develops and maintains pharmacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Oversees daily pharmacy operations including prescription processing, dispensing, and refill management.
- Manages pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and support personnel by delegating tasks, providing training, and evaluating performance.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times and ensures that HIPAA procedures are followed and documented.
- Serves as a voting member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee.
Financial Oversight and Compliance/Quality Assurance Duties
- Develops and manages the pharmacy budget, including drug costs, staffing expenses, and equipment needs.
- Optimizes utilization of the 340B drug pricing program to maximize cost savings for the FQHC.
- Monitors pharmacy revenue and identifies opportunities for cost reduction strategies.
- Ensures adherence to all pharmacy regulations, including DEA controlled substance management, medication error reporting, and patient privacy laws.
- Implements quality assurance programs to monitor pharmacy practices and identifies areas for improvement.
- Conducts regular audits and reviews to maintain compliance with pharmacy standards.
- Has regular contact with professional representatives and other CHC Pharmacy Directors concerning drug purchases and cost savings.
- Negotiates contracts and partnerships with vendors pertaining to medication and pharmacy specific supplies and equipment.
Pharmacy Informatics
- Manages system by evaluating, overseeing and maintaining pharmacy software and computer systems, including order entry, dispensing, and telehealth.
- Analyzes data by examining patient data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Communicates findings with healthcare teams to help improve patient care.
- Develops new knowledge to improve outcomes.
- Provides support to pharmacists, physicians, and nurses with requests for EMR and pharmacy system changes.
- Provides training and education for staff on EMR and pharmacy systems.
Qualifications:
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree preferred.
- Must currently possess a license to practice Pharmacy in the state of South Carolina and have at least five to ten years of leadership and supervisory experience.
- Experience in community pharmacy practice, preferably within an FQHC setting.
- Thorough knowledge of 340B program regulations and compliance.
- Experience with software development, implementation, system analysis, and product architecture as well as data analysis.
- Strong understanding of pharmacy practice standards and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with healthcare providers and patients.
- Ability to manage multiple project and deadlines.
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