Pharmacy Manager - VNACJ CHC Pharmacy

Maxor National Pharmacy Services is seeking a highly competent, compassionate, Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) for our pharmacy located in the VNACJ Community Healhtcare Center in Asbury Park, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PIC with outstanding leadership experience, to join an outstanding team of dedicated professionals, while managing a pharmacy and support staff. The pharmacy will be managed by Maxor National Pharmacy Services, headquartered in Amarillo, TX.  

Maxor offers an integrated approach to patient care, as the pharmacy team collaborates closely with the doctors and nurses in the healthcare center. The pharmacy team will be an integral part of the care team for each patient. So, you would have a direct hand in improving outcomes. This is a chance to make a difference in helping the under-served patient population in this community.

The Pharmacy Manager (PIC) directs and coordinates all pharmacy activities, including clinical services, performance improvement, dispensing, and the purchasing, receipt and storage of pharmaceuticals.  Collaborates with upper level management in order to ensure the deliverance of high quality pharmacy services and safe, effective, and appropriate medication treatment.

The targeted pay rate is $165,000.00/Yr.- $170,000.00/Yr. depending on experience. 

About VNACJ NJ

The Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Community Health Center, Inc. (VNACJ CHC) has been an integral part of Monmouth County for more than 27 years, providing comprehensive primary and preventative care for infants, children, and adults. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), VNACJ CHC provides care at a sliding scale cost—meaning that quality of care is never dictated by ability to pay. Ensuring equitable access and overcoming barriers in the healthcare system is central to VNACJ CHC’s approach to care. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.  This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position):

1. Assist the Director of Operations to ensure the pharmacy provides optimal service, meets legal and accreditation/certification requirements, and complies with all policies and standards of Maxor National Pharmacy Services Corporation.
2. Maintain daily operation of pharmacy department by supervising pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the routine performance of their duties.
3. Ensure the pharmacy is adequately staffed during all hours of operation.
4. Schedule pharmacy staff for routine, weekend, holiday, and on-call hours.
5. Provide appropriate technical and customer service training for pharmacy staff.
6. Review and update established drug-therapy guidelines and other policies and procedures, in conjunction with the Director of Operations, for use by physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.
7. Provide drug information to meet the needs of physicians and nurses through direct contact or in-service programs.
8. Prepare various reports and maintain records or supervise the maintenance of records as required or requested by the Director of Operations.
9. Maintain current knowledge of drug therapies and drug reactions and interactions by reading professional literature, attending seminars and utilizing professional affiliations.
10. Maintain patient medication records.
11. Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
12. Provide patient information and counseling.
13. Interpret and fill drug orders.
14. Compound, prepare I.V. admixtures (if applicable), and dispense prescriptions.
15. Participate in inventory control programs such as ordering, inventorying, and monitoring as required by the Director of Operations.
16. Work Inventory Reports to maintain inventory and turns.
17. Participate in activities resolving unsafe and unsanitary practices.
18. Attend and participate in other programs, committees, meetings, and functions required by the pharmacy department.
19. Contact and confer with physicians regarding questions or irregularities on prescriptions.
20. Maintain inventory and records of controlled drugs and other drugs as required by law.
21. Ensure the delivery of positive customer service and follow up on customer complaints.
22. Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.
23. Participate in the development and implementation of the Performance Improvement Program.
24. Maintain regular performance in accordance with established policies.
25. Promptly report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.
26. Comply with Maxor’s Ethical Business Conduct policy and Maxor’s Compliance Program.
27. Remain free from exclusion under the OIG and SAMS Medicare/Medicaid lists.
28. Complete required training and ensure the departmental staff training is completed as required.
29. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
30. Ensure staff is informed of product upgrades or enhancements in a timely manner.
31. Hire and train competent staff.
32. On a biweekly basis, verify departmental timesheets for departmental employees ensuring the timesheets are accurate based on the work-schedule and necessary corrections are done prior to Payroll submission.
33. Develop and mentor departmental staff by providing career coaching; motivate departmental staff, individually and as a group; understand and support diversity; and establish an effective team. 
34. Conduct initial and annual performance evaluations.
35. Promote teamwork; discipline staff when warranted.
36. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:  Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.  PharmD is preferred. Licensed to practice pharmacy in New Jersey

Experience: Three years pharmacy experience.  One-year managerial experience preferred. HIV experience and AAHIVP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of best practices in field.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their indications, interactions, and potential side effects.
3. Skill in the development of drug therapies.
4. Knowledge of relevant accreditation and certification requirements.
5. Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
6. Leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills, to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
7. Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
8. Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals.
9. Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information.
10. Consultation and change management skills.
11. Verbal/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
12. 340B experience is preferred     

Why Should You Choose Maxor?

Maxor is a leading pharmacy care solutions company dedicated to improving patient outcomes and lowering the total cost of care through our clinically integrated set of pharmacy care services. Our teams help optimize the pharmacy experience for patients, our customers, their employees, and members whether it's through our customized pharmacy benefit offerings; providing access to prescription medications and therapies through our home delivery and specialty pharmacies; or delivering clinical and financial value with our end-to-end pharmacy management solutions. With a legacy of exceptional service and deep clinical and pharmacy expertise, Maxor has been a trusted partner enabling pharmacy care since 1926.

Maxor offers a culture that promotes teamwork and where employees are valued as the Company’s best asset.  We work hard, but we make sure to have fun along the way, too. Competitive salary, plus a great benefits package are available including: 

• $850 individual, annual medical deductible
• $25 office visit copays;
• Low biweekly premiums;
• Company paid basic life/AD&D, Short and Long-term disability insurance;
• Rx, dental, vision, short-term disability, and FSA
• Employer-matched 401k Plan;
• Industry Leading PTO Plan
• And more!