In collaboration with clinical staff across all disciplines and departments, this position provides pharmacist-level operational and compliance support for Class D pharmacy operations, floor stock medication areas, private vaccines, sample medications, and centralized warehouse services/operations under the direction of the Pharmacist in Charge.
Essential Functions:
Provides pharmacist-level operational guidance and support to supportive personnel, including registered nurses,
licensed vocational nurses, physician assistants, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technician trainees, and medical
assistants, related to pharmacy processes and Class D pharmacy operations
Monthly onsite visits/inspections of Class D pharmacies for CommUnityCare and City of Austin to ensure the clinics
are following set policies and procedures
Assist with development of a formulary for the clinics, in conjunction with the Class D Pharmacist in Charge and
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, consisting of drugs and/or devices needed to meet the objectives of the
clinics
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures
Assists with supporting legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of
all state and federal laws or sections governing the practice of pharmacy
Supports training, competency, onboarding, and workflow consistency for the Pharmacy Warehouse team under
the direction of the Pharmacist in Charge
Assists the Class D Pharmacist in Charge with coordinating Pharmacy Warehouse services, workflow, and coverage
to support efficient operations
Contributes to the enhancement and optimization of Pharmacy Warehouse software and related technology, such
as CAMIT and EPIC
Helps with the reporting, monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating processes and outcomes for continuous
improvement of the Pharmacy Warehouse team as assigned
Provides operational feedback to the Class D Pharmacist in Charge regarding Pharmacy Warehouse workflow,
training needs, and team performance observations, as requested
Collaborates with other leaders to maintain a team-oriented approach to clinic stock medication management
Serves as a representative for the Pharmacy Warehouse within CUC multidisciplinary committees as assigned
Provides day-to-day operational guidance and supports team engagement within the Pharmacy Warehouse
Serves as a champion for initiatives that enhance pharmacy warehouse operations and improve the quality of
patient access to clinic stock medications
Aids with ensuring tasks associated with medication access, clinic stock medication processes, pharmacy
administrative processes, and related duties comply with regulatory and accreditation standards including The
Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and
Procedures
Develops and maintains favorable internal relationships, partnerships with team members, including clinical
managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff
Supports, leads, and models the vision, mission, and values of CUC
Special projects and other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledgeable in Class D Pharmacy operation management
Critical thinking/problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to engage community partners and openly communicate effectively
Communicate with tact and diplomacy
Work with multi-functional teams to complete projects
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service
Demonstrate familiarity with tools, technology, and systems typically found within most health care
environments (i.e. computer skills, spreadsheets, word processing, EMR systems, pharmacy software
etc.) and use these tools to support pharmacy warehouse operations, clinic stock medication
processes, documentation, reporting, and invoicing
Collaborate with care team members and operational partners to support medication access, clinic
stock medication processes, and pharmacy compliance
Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) -Required
Doctoral or Professional Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -Preferred
Work Experience:
3 years either retail (community), mail order, hospital, or clinic (Class D) pharmacy -Required
3 years Class D pharmacy experience Preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy -Required
Current Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification through American Heart Association or Will be required to maintain a current CPR certification during employment. -Required
Texas Class “C” Driver’s License with Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage on personal vehicle utilized for work related purposes. -Required
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