Urbandale, IA, 50322, USA
18 hours ago
Pharmacist In Charge - Long Term Care - Full Time
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. **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. Key Responsibilities: · 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 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. o Supervises a training program conducted pursuant to the training manual for all individuals employed by the pharmacy who will assist in the practice of pharmacy. o Maintains a record of all technicians successfully completing the pharmacy’s technician training program. o Attests to the Board in a timely manner those persons 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 surveyor’s 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. This is a full time position. Schedule will be 4, 10 hour days. The weekend rotation is every 5th week, including on-call. **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 the American Society of Consultant Pharmacist guidelines for practice, state and federal regulations, and drug indicators for long term care centers · Excellent organizational and time management skills. · Excellent interpersonal skills · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Ability to 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. · 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 **Education** · BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required **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: 03/31/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.
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