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Innovative Specialty Pharmacy Solutions- Lumicera Health Services is defining the "new norm" in specialty pharmacy to optimize patient well-being through our core principles of transparency and stewardship. Here at Lumicera, our team members work in an environment that celebrates creativity and fosters diversity.

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is an active pharmacist responsible for the management of day-to-day pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with all regulations governing the operation of the assigned specialty pharmacy location including licensing of the pharmacy. The PIC provides direct or indirect supervision to all specialty pharmacy staff responsible for duties within the dispensing pharmacy, including clinical pharmacists, interns, pharmacy technicians, fulfillment specialists, and any other support staff. The PIC develops pharmacy team members, helps maintain daily production, contributes to company quality and service level goals, and varies work priorities and activities to accommodate business needs.

The PIC is responsible for planning and directing the work of the pharmacy operations and ensuring adherence to the company's policies and procedures. The PIC will also oversee key aspects of specialty pharmacy operations including accreditations, inspections, pharmacist on-call programs, and business continuity/disaster recovery. This position will be responsible for assisting in providing guidance on clinical operational aspects of the clinical excellence and service excellence quality programs. This includes, but is not limited to, oversight of clinical decision-making of staff and investigation, reporting, and resolution of serious adverse events, errors, and complaints per company policies. The PIC is expected to stay up to date on medications dispensed by the specialty pharmacy and will use patient centered consultation methods to consult patients regarding appropriate medication use, adherence, side effects, monitoring, and potential drug interactions based on the patient's individual needs. This position is responsible for verifying medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines. The PIC may also have responsibility for and may oversee the implementation of client payers, pharmaceutical manufacturer contracts, and physician detailing. The PIC will ensure that all business operations continue in the Specialty Pharmacy in the absence of senior management.

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How do I make an impact on my team?

• Maintain records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to ensure accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; ensure legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing pharmacy operations.
• Fill prescriptions for pharmaceutical preparations and devices for patients at company facilities; maintain accurate and detailed records of all prescription transactions, and submit appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement; consult with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions; advise physicians on formulary medications and cost-effective and innovative therapies; answer pharmaceutical questions from patients and staff; monitor storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals.
• Interpret prescribers' prescriptions. Contact providers and/or patients to verify information on prescriptions such as drug strength, prescription signatures, and drug name to expedite processing of orders. Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
• Verify prescription information entered in the pharmacy management system by data entry or order entry. Contact physicians for new and/or transfer authorization. Work with physicians to convert prescriptions to generic, biosimilar, or lowest net cost products to support the company's mission and values.
• Consult with patients regarding the appropriate use of medications, adherence, side effect management, monitoring, and potential drug interactions.
• Back up other pharmacists as needed, train less experienced clinicians including students and interns.
• Provide functional supervision to professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in their respective pharmacy, including training, assigning duties, and providing input for performance evaluations.
• Schedule and monitor day-to-day workflow and staffing levels. Manage and adjust workflow to optimize operations efficiency.
• Develop, track and monitor employee's compliance to quality, service, and production standards.
• May be required to obtain pharmacist licensure for other states to

What our team expects from you?

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm D.
• Resident Pharmacist license must be current and unrestricted. Must continually maintain education credits to maintain active licensure.
• Further pharmacy or disease certifications are helpful but not required.
• Possession of a valid Pharmacist license issued by the State where the pharmacy resides and in all required State Board of Pharmacies necessary by the respective state to mail prescriptions into that state. If not currently licensed in additional states, ability to obtain additional licenses within 6 months.
• Minimum of five years as a licensed Pharmacist and a minimum of one year of professional experience as a Specialty Pharmacist strongly preferred; or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and license.
• Preferred understanding of Specialty Pharmacy drugs including REMS and Limited Distribution Products best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and ability to function independently and make decisions. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management. Previous experience in management of staff preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control; state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the legal operation of a pharmacy
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives
• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees

What can you expect from Lumicera?

• Hours/Location: M-Th 8am-8pm EST; F 8am-7pm EST varies. Germantown, MD
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance
• Referral Bonus Program - up to $750!
• Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Nine paid holidays, 401K, Short-term and Long-term disability, College Savings Plan, Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program, and Employee Assistance Program

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