Pharmacist - Float

Title:

Pharmacist

Reports to:

Pharmacy Manager

FLSA Status:
Exempt
Personnel Supervised:
None

Pharmacists at Central Florida Health Care, Inc. will oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations with a primary focus on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The pharmacist will manage daily operations, including interpreting prescription orders, packaging, labeling, dispensing, administering, and distributing medications and devices, as well as providing patient education and counseling as needed. The role also involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing pharmacy services to elevate patient care.

The pharmacist will collaborate with site providers to improve patient outcomes and implement pharmacy policies and procedures to maintain high standards of patient safety and satisfaction.

• Education:
  
  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution
• Certification/Licensure:
  Active Pharmacist License in good standing with the state Board of Pharmacy and valid BLSC certification
• Computer:
  Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, One Note, PowerPoint, Teams) and pharmacy management software, technology, and equipment

• 3–5 years of experience in a pharmacy setting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position
• Comprehensive understanding of pharmacy laws and regulations relevant to FQHCs
• Experience in a healthcare environment
• Familiarity with the 340B drug pricing program
• Current immunization certification
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

• Strong leadership and operational management skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving expertise
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Passion for serving underserved populations and promoting health equity

• Manage daily pharmacy operations, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to protocols
• Oversee inventory management, procurement, and medication distribution in alignment with 340B program requirements
• Maximize the benefits of the 340B program to ensure cost savings for eligible patients
• Implement and maintain SOPs to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure support staff understand and comply with CFHC’s Blood‑Born Pathogens Exposure Control Plan requirements
• Review and verify prescriptions using pharmacy systems, ensuring accurate data entry and checking for potential interactions
• Demonstrate teamwork and model a collaborative environment to meet service level expectations
• Uphold pharmacy hours at assigned site
• Remain on site on an on‑call basis during lunch unless a second pharmacist is on duty
• Volunteer a minimum of two times annually for Saturday shifts

• Maintain pharmacy workflow, coordinate activities and schedules, and prioritize tasks to ensure operational efficiency
• Handle opening and closing procedures
• Train employees through orientation, on‑the‑job training, and cross‑training
• Promote a collaborative and supportive team environment aligned with organization values
• Collaborate with the scheduling team to develop and maintain staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient workflow

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy management (MTM) and chart review
• Clarify prescriptions, dosages, refills, interactions, and allergies; suggest alternative medications and answer provider questions
• Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, contraindications, privacy, generic options, cost‑effective alternatives, and over‑the‑counter products
• Ensure access to affordable medications for eligible patients through effective 340B program utilization
• Address patient needs by minimizing wait times, notifying about delays, and resolving problems
• Resolve customer complaints and monitor the quality of customer service provided by employees