• Job Description

  Req#: 126145

  Job Details

  Job Location: Peoria - Aurora, CO

  Position Type: Full Time

  Salary Range: $144,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary

  Job Shift: FTE 1.0

  Job Category: Health Care

  Description

  STRIDE Community Health Center is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a 30-year history of providing primary care and other health-related services in a community-based setting. Established in 1989 in response to the primary health care needs of the medically indigent population in suburban Denver, STRIDE Community Health Center has the largest population base of any FQHC in Colorado and provides primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, care coordination, patient navigation, pharmacy, and outreach and enrollment services in accordance with its mission.

  Director of Pharmacy

  Summary

  The Director of Pharmacy Operations provides general oversight of all pharmacies and pharmacy programs and services. The Pharmacy Director oversees the 340B Drug Purchasing Program, serves as subject matter expert on pharmacy and pharmacy practices for the organization, and collaborates with Executive leadership and all department managers and directors to implement processes to improve the health of STRIDE CHC patients and serve the communities in the Denver Metro area.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee pharmacy operations of all pharmacy sites to ensure accurate dispensing of medications and appropriate patient counseling, and compliance with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.
  • Oversee clinical pharmacy services including but not limited to, comprehensive medication reviews, collaborative patient visits, and disease-specific interventions.
  • Ensure compliance with State Board of Pharmacy Collaborative Drug Therapy Management (CDTM) protocols.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for pharmacy operations at all sites, including 340B Drug Purchasing Program, Clinic Administered Drugs, Immunizations and Pharmacy Management software. Develop workflows for all pharmacy processes.
  • Oversee and maintain compliance with 340B Drug Purchasing Program.
  • Set performance goals and operational objectives for pharmacy and pharmacy programs.
  • Consult and collaborate with health care providers, department managers and directors, site leaders and Executive leadership to improve and implement internal and external processes. Provide information and training on pharmacy services to departments within the organization.
  • Lead hiring process for all pharmacy positions. Support pharmacy manager(s), 340B program manager, and all pharmacy staff. Perform monthly 1:1 performance reviews for pharmacy manager, pharmacists and 340B program manager. Collaborate with Pharmacy Manager(s) to coordinate initial staff orientation and ongoing team member coaching, training and leadership development.
  • Ensure all pharmacy sites are properly licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy and Drug Enforcement Administration and operate in compliance with State and Federal pharmacy laws and regulations. Maintain NCPDP profile.
  • Collaborate with Contracts Manager and Purchasing Manager to ensure all pharmacy sites are properly registered with outside vendors and third-party payers.
  • Collect data and generate reports as needed to monitor performance goals and assess operational objectives.
  • Collaborate with Finance Department to create annual pharmacy budget. Oversee all pharmacy purchases and inventory management.
  • Attends all staff meetings and all other meetings as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  We Offer $144,000-$160,000 annually including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Optional Vision Insurance.
  • Paid-Time-Off (PTO) and paid holiday!
  • Company Paid Life Insurance, short term, and long-term disability.
  • A 401K retirement savings plan & match!
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care options.
  • Loan Forgiveness, tuition reimbursement, and CME to qualified candidates.
  • And more!

  Qualifications

  
  

  Education and Experience

  1. BS Pharmacy or PharmD degree from accredited school of pharmacy.
  2. Five years supervisory experience in retail or community pharmacy services.
  3. Must have demonstrated knowledge of 340B program regulatory and compliance procedures as well as program issues, trends, and challenges.

  Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

  1. Colorado Pharmacist license in good standing.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
  • Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
  • Knowledge of human resources areas, including benefits, salary compensation, employment, equal opportunity, payroll, and employee relations.
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate program.
  • Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects to successful completion at a given time.
  • Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDE’s diverse patient population.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
  • Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee, and business information.

  Miscellaneous Requirements

  1. COVID-19 Vaccination
  2. Annual Influenza Vaccination

  Material and equipment directly used:

  • Computer, Microsoft Office products, Electronic Medical Records system and internet.
  • Copier, printer, scanner, fax machine and calculator.
  • Multi-line telephone.
  • Video and telephone conferencing equipment.
  • Other office equipment as needed.

  Material and equipment directly used:

  • Cell phone and Computer, iPad, printer, multi-line telephone systems, fax machine, copy machine, calculator, and all Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and the internet.

  Working environment/physical activities:

  • Office environment within a clinical setting. Moves about the office environment and to other locations. Moves objects up to 25lbs and 50lbs occasionally. Communicates information to others. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse, and keyboard.

  Join Us. Together We Improve lives.

  STRIDE verifies employment authorization including, eligibly for employment, education, license, and certification, etc.

  A successful candidate will live STRIDE ICARE values:

  Integrity doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

  Compassion meeting the patient where theyre at with empathy.

  Accountability doing what we say were going to do.

  Respect showing attention to human dignity.

  Excellence having a growth mindset; striving to learn more and practice continuous improvement.

  STRIDE recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our organization. STRIDE is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status. STRIDE does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

  In an aim to help keep our patients, staff, and communities safe, STRIDE requires that all hired employees be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and to obtain an annual flu shot. STRIDE CHC employees are also required to be screened for tuberculosis and to complete a PPD test.

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