What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Pharmacy position at Ingles Markets, Inc.?
The Company
Ingles Markets began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Ingles Markets’ headquarters and distribution center are located just 15 minutes outside of Asheville, NC in the town of Black Mountain.
The Team
We are a lean team that services 27,000 employees across 6 states. We work hard as a collective team to ensure everything is accomplished, even if it is not in our job description. While we do take things seriously, we like to have fun while we are doing it, so we can create the most impact and difference that we can.
The Position
The Vice President of Pharmacy is responsible for overseeing and managing pharmacy operations across the organization. They work closely with the executive team to develop and implement strategies that optimize pharmacy services, performance, and patient care. This role includes overseeing the management of pharmacy operations, including medication procurement, dispensing, third-party contracting, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the Vice President of Pharmacy ensures pharmacy practices protect patient privacy and meet all state and federal requirements. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions that improve efficiency and patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Ingles Markets began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Ingles Markets’ headquarters and distribution center are located just 15 minutes outside of Asheville, NC in the town of Black Mountain.
The Team
We are a lean team that services 27,000 employees across 6 states. We work hard as a collective team to ensure everything is accomplished, even if it is not in our job description. While we do take things seriously, we like to have fun while we are doing it, so we can create the most impact and difference that we can.
The Position
The Vice President of Pharmacy is responsible for overseeing and managing pharmacy operations across the organization. They work closely with the executive team to develop and implement strategies that optimize pharmacy services, performance, and patient care. This role includes overseeing the management of pharmacy operations, including medication procurement, dispensing, third-party contracting, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the Vice President of Pharmacy ensures pharmacy practices protect patient privacy and meet all state and federal requirements. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions that improve efficiency and patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deal with Boards of Pharmacy in NC, SC, GA and TN.
- Deal with DEA.
- Participate in NACDS calls.
- Review and Advise on Pharmacy Design.
- Review and Advise on Pharmacy Accounting Issues.
- Deal with State Medicare Programs.
- Negotiate Pharmacy Temp Agency Contracts and Compliance.
- Supervise and Direct Subordinates.
- Create, Plan and Direct the overall vision of the Pharmacy department.
- Participates in regulatory discussion and reacts to institute guidelines to comply.
- Establish rules, policy and procedures for store level pharmacy personnel.
- Pharmacy Pricing.
- Pharmacy Recruiting and Compensation.
- Pharmacy Computer Systems.
- Third Party Contracting and Reconciliation of claims.
- Compliance chairperson for FWA, HIPAA Privacy and Security.
- Pharmacy Reporting, Merchandising, Sales, Margins, Advertising, Vendor Negotiations.
- Perform other duties and assignments as directed.
- Observe all company rules and policies.
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a related field; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
- Computer literate and competent in Microsoft Office Products.
- Familiar with office equipment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in pharmacy operations and leadership is preferred.
- Must be able to sufficiently perform with minimal supervision.