Pharmacist in Charge

Lumicera is offering a 10k relocation bonus to candidates outside of a 50-mile radius of our pharmacy location.

Looking to try a weekday only role that is not in person with patients Our pharmacist in charge role works at our state-of-the-art new pharmacy distribution center.

Lumicera Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist in Charge at our Madison Facility!

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The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams of Pharmacy Technicians Pharmacists and other pharmacy professionals in a fast-paced high-volume environment. The Pharmacist in Charge will be responsible for overseeing daily clinical decision-making prescription fulfillment operations and ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations as well as requirements established by third-party accrediting organizations.

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is responsible for the day-to-day leadership performance and regulatory compliance of a specialty mail-order pharmacy operation. This role oversees dispensing workflows patient service inventory and cold-chain processes quality assurance and team performance to ensure safe timely and accurate delivery of specialty medications. The PIC partners cross-functionally with clinicians reimbursement teams logistics and vendors to optimize patient outcomes and operational excellence. The PIC serves as the designated pharmacist accountable for compliance with pharmacy laws and applicable federal regulations and acts as the primary liaison for audits inspections and regulatory communications.

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How do I make an impact on my team

• Lead daily specialty mail pharmacy fulfillment operations including dispensing RPh verification shipping cold-chain handling and delivery issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal/state pharmacy laws accreditation standards (e.g. URAC/ACHC) HIPAA and internal policies and SOPs.
• Manage staff scheduling training coaching engagement and performance management for pharmacists technicians and support staff.
• Drive quality and safety programs: medication error prevention incident reporting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous process improvement.
• Support inventory management for specialty drugs limited distribution products (LDPs) REMS programs (as applicable) controlled substances (if applicable) and hazardous drugs handling.
• Maintain cold-chain integrity (refrigerated/frozen) and develop procedures for packing shipping temperature excursions and returns.
• Monitor operational KPIs (turnaround time accuracy abandonment delivery success patient satisfaction cost per script) and implement improvements.
• Manage vendor relationships (wholesalers couriers/carriers packaging/temperature monitoring providers) and negotiate service levels as needed.
• Prepare for and lead audits/inspections; maintain documentation training records and regulatory readiness at all times.
• Support implementation and optimization of pharmacy systems (PMS) workflow tools e-prescribing interfaces and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

What our team expects from you

• PharmD or BS degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy required.
• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of residence or the ability to gain reciprocity within 4 months may be required based on state of residence laws or client contracts. Refer to the Licensure and Credentialing Verification P&P for current detail.
• 5 years as a licensed Pharmacist required.
• 3 years experience in a leadership role with direct reports required.
• 1 year of professional experience as a Specialty Pharmacist strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Specialty Pharmacy drugs including REMS and Limited Distribution Products best practices preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control; state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the legal operation of a pharmacy required.
• 3 years experience managing specialty pharmacy mail operations cold-chain shipping or limited distribution networks preferred.
• Experience with accreditation (URAC/ACHC) and regulatory inspections (BOP DEA if applicable) preferred.
• Familiarity with REMS programs hazardous drug handling (USP <800>) and specialty payer requirements preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma training or equivalent continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Multi-state licensure experience and/or oversight of non-resident pharmacy requirements preferred.

What can you expect from Lumicera

• Top of the industry benefits for Health Dental and Vision insurance
• 20 days paid time off
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 9 paid holidays
• 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance
• Referral Bonus Program up to $750!

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