Director Pharmacy Professional Practice and Pharmacist-In-Charge

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Description

The Director, Professional Practice defines, executes and maintains the standards for the practice of Pharmacy. The Director, Professional Practice requires an in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across the function or segment.

Responsibilities

The Director, Professional Practice makes certain all external regulations are up to date, consistently followed and communicated timely to all affected employees. Sets and ensures consistent application of additional internal standards to help a company stand out in the industry. Verifies legality and compliance. Decisions are typically related to the implementation of new/updated programs or large-scale projects for the function and supporting technical/operational procedures and processes, and implements strategic plans, drives goals and objectives, and improves performance. Provides input into functions strategy.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Serve as Pharmacist-In-Charge of national Specialty and Mail Delivery Pharmacy

Obtain and maintain multi-state Pharmacist Licenses as required to ensure compliance

Maintain clinical competencies of laws, rules, and regulations, keeping abreast of current changes that may affect pharmacy practice

Support regulatory, third party, and accreditation audits including preparation and submission of documentation as needed.

Represent the Pharmacy and serve as the Responsible Individual for Board of Pharmacy, DEA, Manufacturer, Accreditation, and FDA inspections, inquiries, meetings, and audits.

Provide guidance and direction to business leaders on the design and implementation of controls to assure compliance, patient safety, and optimize patient experience.

Provide oversight of the practice of pharmacy and monitor/approve activities, projects, and initiatives to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations

Serve and actively participate on Quality Governance Committees

Create and implement processes, through training and communication, directives and programs which positively impact the pharmacies and company performance

Review and make necessary updates to policies and procedures to ensure compliance and assist in enforcing adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

Ensure effective employee development/training and serve as Training Program Director

Promote and lead continuous quality improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy school with post-graduate experience in direct patient care

Current, unrestricted pharmacy license in Florida; required to obtain over 20 additional state licenses timely and as needed

5 year's experience in Specialty Pharmacy or similar practice setting

Ability to participate in federal prescription programs

5 years of previous Pharmacy Practice Compliance experience

Demonstrated comprehensive, in depth knowledge, of the regulatory environment for the Practice of Pharmacy, with ability to interpret legislation and requirements effectively and efficiently

Ability to quickly develop strong professional working relationships internally and externally

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed as a Pharmacist in other states

Master's in Business Administration

5 years experience in pharmacy automation

Additional Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Company info

Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com