Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details The Assistant Pharmacy Manager oversees the daily pharmacy operations including interpreting physicians’ prescriptions and compounds, dispensing medications within regulatory guidelines, consulting with customers regarding use of medications and potential drug interactions, and handling complex problem resolution. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements. We strongly prefer a bilingual candidate proficient in Spanish and will offer a premium pay rate for those who meet this qualification Location: Lorain County Health & Dentistry 1205 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052 Pharmacy Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Closed weekends and holidays Resposibilities: Responsible for managing day-to-day pharmacy operations Oversees and assists in the procurement and dispensing of medications Verifies prescribed medications are safe and appropriate according to professional standards, facility procedures, and state and federal legal requirements. Assists with achieving business goals and metrics for the Pharmacy. Assists with fiscal management of the Pharmacy to optimize profits and control expenses, under direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy. Assists with periodic business reviews and month end financial processes. Reviews adjudicated prescription claims and/or reports to ensure appropriateness of reimbursement, co-pay and related financials and follows up on any claims deemed inappropriate. Assists with Pharmacy Operational & Clinical Policies and Procedures, and their application in day-to-day operations. Ensures and behaves with a focus on excellent customer service and clinical care. Consults with patients regarding medications or supplies prescribed, including dosage, frequency, specialized requirements and possible drug interactions. Works closely with patients in order to answer all questions and/or concerns regarding their medication therapy. Assists with associate relations functions for the pharmacy staff such as hiring, scheduling, conflict resolution, training, terminations, and performance management. Monitors the overall performance of staff members to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies, practices and approved pharmaceutical dispensing processes. Maintains and executes all established procedures concerning quality improvement, security of controlled substances, and record keeping. Experience with the Federal 340B drug purchasing program preferred. Makes recommendations to the Director of Pharmacy regarding any changes to operating procedures in an effort to facilitate smooth customer service operations. Responds to customer inquiries, requests, and issues when situations require escalation to higher level of authority than the Staff Pharmacist on duty. Provides consultation on pharmacy and therapeutic matters to various levels of organizational personnel. Reviews daily reporting and scheduling of hours worked for the pharmacy staff to include sick time, vacation time, personal and holiday time and adjusts scheduling as appropriate to assure optimal patient care is maintained. Manages processes relative to patient profiles and contacts, ensuring that they are updated as needed for insurance verification and regulatory compliance. Serves as designated Pharmacist-in-Charge to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Performs related duties as assigned. Education: Normally requires two (2) to four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience in a retail/outpatient pharmacy practice; a Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Unrestricted, current state license as a Registered Pharmacist in resident state is required. Skills: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints Strong decision making skills Strong leadership skills Strong interpersonal skills Good analytical skills Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services and drug interactions Strong organizational skills; attention to detail Must have a general knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing solutions #LI-NR1 What Cencora offers We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora Full time Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Value Apothecaries Inc Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. 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