What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at Health Care Center for the Homeless?
Staff Pharmacist
Department: Pharmacy
Reports To: Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO)
Position Summary
The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring compliant dispensing of medications under the 340B Drug Pricing Program while delivering high-quality patient care. This role oversees prescription accuracy, patient counseling, regulatory compliance, 340B inventory integrity, audit readiness, and collaboration with clinical and administrative leadership.
Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities
- Interpret and verify prescription orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
- Accurately dispense medications in compliance with federal, state, and 340B program requirements.
- Provide patient counseling on medication use, adherence, side effects, and interactions.
- Monitor drug therapy outcomes and collaborate with providers regarding therapy optimization.
- Participate in therapeutic substitutions and formulary management.
340B Program Compliance
- Ensure compliance with HRSA 340B regulations, policies, and audit requirements.
- Prevent diversion by dispensing only to eligible patients of the covered entity.
- Prevent duplicate discounts through proper coordination with Medicaid billing policies.
- Maintain accurate 340B records and documentation.
- Support internal and external 340B audits.
- Work with contract pharmacies to ensure compliance with 340B requirements, if applicable.
- Assist in policy development and updates related to the 340B program.
Inventory & Purchasing
- Oversee 340B purchasing and inventory management.
- Return expired medications appropriately.
- Ensure proper storage and security of all medications.
Supervision & Operations
- Supervise pharmacy staff in the absence of the CPO.
- Delegate tasks and ensure completion with accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain accountability for all prescriptions dispensed.
- Willing to work 8:30am- 5pm M-F
Regulatory & Documentation
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Ensure compliance with Florida Board of Pharmacy laws and federal regulations.
- Maintain accurate documentation within pharmacy software and EHR systems.
- Identify and report system deficiencies affecting 340B compliance.
- Stay current on HRSA guidance and 340B program updates.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Minimum of two (2) years pharmacy experience (340B experience preferred).
- Current and valid Florida Pharmacist license.
- Knowledge of HRSA 340B regulations and compliance standards.
- Experience with split-billing software preferred.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Excellent patient/customer service skills.
- Clean background check.
- Flexibility to rotate through various work assignments.
- Commitment to the mission of a Federally Qualified Health Center or Health Care Center for the Homeless.