CVS Health

Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care - Full Time

Des Moines, IA, US

Remote
Full-time
$56.73–$90.14/hour
2 days ago
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Summary

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary Responsible for coordination of daily operations within the pharmacy, which could include but is not limited to Triage, Pharmacists, Data Entry, Technicians, IV, Purchasing, Delivery, and Medical Resources departments. * Responsible for the practice of pharmacy at the pharmacy for which he/she is the PIC. * The PIC must be physically present in the pharmacy for a sufficient amount of time to provide supervision and control. * Notifies the pharmacy permit holder of potential violations of any statute, rule or court order existing within the pharmacy. * Monitor industry, regulatory and compliance industry, regulatory and compliance developments (e.g., state Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, etc.) for pending regulatory changes and partner with Division Compliance Officer and pharmacy management to address them. * Communicates and educates staff on pharmacy-related issues including, but not limited to, regulatory changes/compliance, FDA drug recalls, drug information, sample medications, and investigational studies. * Implements quality assurance programs for pharmacy services designed to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient care, pursue opportunities to improve patient care, and resolve identified problems. * QA programs should be designed to prevent and detect drug diversion. * Implements and maintains a pharmacy technician training manual for the specific practice setting of which he/she is in charge. * Maintains a record of all technicians successfully completing the pharmacy's technician training program. * Attests to the Board in a timely manner those people who have met the training requirements necessary for registration with the Board * Implements policies and procedures for the procurement, storage, security and disposition of drugs and devices. * Assures that all pharmacists and interns employed at the pharmacy are currently licensed and that all pharmacy technicians employed are currently registered with the board (where state law requires). * Makes or files any reports required by state or federal laws, rules, and regulations. * Responds to the board regarding any warning notice issued by the Board. Implements policies and procedures for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of prescription information and patient health care information, and ensures that all employees of the pharmacy read, sign, and comply with the established policies and procedures. * Implements written policies and procedures to specify the duties to be performed by pharmacy technicians. * Ensures pharmacy is in compliance with all local, state, and federal accrediting rules and regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy. * Serves as a primary source of information and responds to internal and external customer questions or clarification of information. * May perform various duties associated with narcotic room compliance to include but not limited to reporting of periodic pharmacy self-surveys for controlled substances prescription accuracy, respond to and resolve regulatory surveyors inquires related to compliance issues, contact physician to receive hard copy of prescription and perform drug recall surveillance and reporting Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA. * Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location. * May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. * Work in a climate-controlled, smoke-free internal environment. Required Qualifications * BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required * Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing * Knowledge of all government regulations impacting upon pharmacy * Ability to work weekends and after hours as needed * Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Preferred Qualifications * At least one (1) year of related pharmacy management experience * At least two (2) years of long term care experience * Excellent organizational and time management skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Knowledge of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacist guidelines for practice, state and federal regulations, and drug indicators for long term care centers * Ability to work independently to plan, develop and coordinate pharmacy activities * Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex topics using reasoning abilities to apply advanced mathematical concepts and draw valid conclusions. Education Bachelors degree Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $56.73 - $90.14 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: * Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. * No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. * Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/30/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

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