Associate Director of Pharmacy

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across many counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title - Associate Director of Pharmacy

Department - Pharmacy

Reports to - Chief Pharmacy Officer

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Training Career Ladder

Job Summary: Pharmacist licensed by NC Board of Pharmacy, assist Chief Pharmacy Officer with oversight of: 340B Compliance Program, Joint Commission Compliance, HRSA Site Visit Compliance, 340B University Training Modules for all Pharmacy staff, PHS Pharmacy Policy & Procedures updates; Responsible for work schedules of ALL pharmacy staff, oversees purchasing and inventory with Pharmacy Manager at each site, oversees annual inventory process, monitors Monthly Reports and financial performance of each pharmacy site, ensure QRx follow up at sites, conducts regular site visits to PHS pharmacies, oversees Pharmacy NCBOP and 340b self-audits, oversees Merck Bulk and Pfizer IPAP programs, oversees Pharmacy Technician training, assessments and certification, oversees SensoScientific temperature-monitoring program, participates in Pharmacy recruiting and hiring. Pharmacy Recredentialing/Recertification, OptumRx Audits & Improvement of Star Ratings, Outcomes MTM, Grant-program distribution, QS1 Updates, Pharmacist/Technician Competency Assessments as assigned. Able to function as Pharmacist licensed by N.C. Board of Pharmacy, is able to direct all activities of pharmacy department, insures that all regulations of the N.C. Board of Pharmacy and DEA are fulfilled, is able to participate in all health center meetings as pharmacy representative, assists with supervision of pharmacy students/interns, directs pharmacy purchasing through 340B purchasing program, serves as member of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Work Location: Burlington CHC - 1214 Vaughn Road Burlington, NC 27217
• Schedule: Monday: 8:30am - 8pm, Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm, Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm, Thursday: 8:30am - 8pm, Friday: 8:30am - 1pm
• Required Travel: As Needed (Must be able to travel to all locations)

Duties/ Responsibilities -

• Utilizes pharmacy knowledge to insure appropriate decisions.
• Able to provide appropriate services to all age groups.
• Able to discuss all areas of medication utilization.
• Demonstrates ability to discuss third party payer information with patients.
• Demonstrates ability to provide drug information to medical staff.
• Understands PHS policy and procedures regarding protocols utilized by PHS.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacy law.
• Understands how to provide patient services in a timely manner and with compassion.
• Understands role of community health centers.
• Works with patients in a manner that produces a high degree of patient satisfaction.
• Inspires confidence from staff and patients.
• Works in a manner that produces accessibility to patients.
• Works creatively to produce new patient services and to improve efficiency.
• Constantly works to improve pharmacy services.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Contributes to quality control/safety by participating in routine checks of emergency cart.
• Participates in Health Center meetings regarding Quality Control/Safety.
• Requires that pharmacy staff understand quality control/safety issues.

Qualifications -

Education/Experience: Minimum of B.S. Pharmacy. Pharmacy Managerial experience of at least 2 years, FQHC Pharmacy experience preferred, knowledge and experience in Federal 340B Program, Clinical Pharmacy experience, experience in working with Pharmacy students beneficial.

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Licensed in North Carolina by N.C. Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Microsoft Office, email/internet and ability to learn other healthcare related software.
• Normal pharmacy computer programs, Electronic Health Records.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range: $141,947.00 - $190,765.00 (commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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