Pharmacy Director

Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH), a long-established and highly respected healthcare provider and Federally Qualified Health Center with locations throughout Indian River County, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant Behavioral Health to join our behavioral health patient care team in delivering excellence in clinical care across our seven medical sites.

The Director of Pharmacy will be responsible for the operation and management of the Pharmacy Department and work collaboratively across all department disciplines. In addition, the incumbent will plan, organize and implement pharmacy policies and procedures in accordance with established policies, in cooperation with other departments of the agency, and in accordance with accepted standards of good pharmacy practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Determine the objectives of the department; plan, organize and direct general pharmacy policies and procedures. Establish satisfactory methods of drug distribution and control.

• Review 340B updates/changes, community pharmacy permits and requirements.
• Identify any new required permits needed or recommended that may be needed to stay within compliance with FCHC, state, federal, and local laws and regulations.
• Ensure all pharmacy employees are in compliance at all times (FWA training, 340B updates, new Rx30 processes, etc.).
• Work with the Medical Staff to use effective therapeutic classes that optimize savings with good clinical outcomes.
• Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review management staff performance relative to departmental objectives, complete performance evaluations discuss appraisal with every direct report; communicate salary changes, discipline and discharge.
• Provide for maintenance of appropriate records in order to assure that the quality, quantity and timeliness of work done can be documented. Review and appraise work of others within the department; review and evaluate departmental performance; keep CEO informed of the department's progress, problems and any significant factors affecting assigned responsibilities.
• Seek compliance with outside agencies relevant to requirements for maintenance of services. Assure that professional competence of staff is maintained through education and coordination with senior staff. Plan for both short and long-term goals of the department in concert with the whole organizational plan of the agency.
• Set obtainable goals for department (including timelines for implementation).
• Communicate with pharmacy employees to ensure all staff is striving to meet set goals.
• Prepare, upon request, reports and special studies; participate in and contribute to management and professional committees, keep informed of trends and changes inside and outside of the agency which relate to assigned functions.
• Actively participate in preparation for self-audit as it relates to contract pharmacies as defined by HRSA.
• Must maintain knowledge of the policy changes that impact the 340B program which includes, but not limited to, HRSA/OPA rules and Medicaid changes.
• Assure compliance with 340B program requirements of qualified patients, drugs, providers, vendors, payers, and locations.
• Review and refine 340B cost savings report detailing purchasing, and replacement practices, as well as dispensing patterns.
• Supports the goals and mission of TCCH, Inc.
• Continuously models and exhibits support to TCCH's mission and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Pharm.D. Degree from an accredited program, i.e., Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Must have passed the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination. Master's degree in health administration, public health or business administration, or related field highly desirable. Minimum 3 years experience with increasing responsibilities for management and support of healthcare. Previous experience working with the 340B Program is preferred. Strong management and team building skills.

TCCH is an equal employment opportunity organization that complies with E-Verify and is a drug and smoke free workplace.