Pharmacy Director
Share
Job Location:
Clarinda, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a new pharmacy location in Clarinda Iowa scheduled for Spring 2026! To support this exciting venture we will be hiring a Pharmacy Director. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities please apply today. Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to serve the Clarinda community with exceptional pharmaceutical care!
Location:Onsite in Clarinda Iowa
Responsibilities
Responsible for achieving business financial and operational goals and performance metrics for one or more outpatient pharmacy locations.
Provides overall leadership and direction for outpatient pharmacy operations including medication procurement dispensing staffing and service delivery.
Ensures prescribed medications are verified and dispensed in accordance with professional standards organizational policies and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Leads outpatient pharmacy business development initiatives including prescription volume growth service line expansion payer strategy and clinic integration.
Oversees P&L performance for the outpatient pharmacy including revenue optimization cost control inventory management and margin improvement initiatives.
Develops and executes 340B program growth strategies including optimization of eligible patient capture audit readiness compliant replenishment and alignment with organizational financial goals.
Maintains and updates the outpatient pharmacy formulary clinical service offerings and therapeutic interchange practices as applicable.
Maintains the Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program including defined metrics continuous improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance monitoring.
Maintains compliance with all applicable accreditation regulatory and licensure requirements for outpatient pharmacy operations.
Develops maintains and enforces all outpatient Pharmacy Operational and Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Responsible for clinical decision-making aspects of specialty or limited-distribution pharmacy programs when applicable in the outpatient setting.
Ensures qualified pharmacists and pharmacy staff are accountable for clinical and operational decisions affecting patients.
Provides guidance and oversight for clinical and operational workflows supporting specialty medications prior authorizations patient education and adherence initiatives when applicable.
Consults with patients as needed regarding medications or supplies prescribed including dosage administration storage potential side effects and drug interactions.
Works directly with patients to address questions or concerns regarding their prescriptions insurance coverage or pharmacy services.
Reviews and ensures the accuracy and integrity of patient profiles records and documentation to comply with all applicable regulations.
Manages all associate relations functions for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians including hiring performance management corrective action and termination.
Monitors staff performance to ensure compliance with policies procedures workflow standards and approved dispensing practices.
Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance controlled substance security recordkeeping and diversion prevention.
Makes recommendations and implements improvements to operating procedures to enhance workflow efficiency patient experience and financial performance.
Responds to escalated patient provider or operational issues requiring director-level intervention.
Provides consultative support to leadership providers and staff on outpatient pharmacy operations and medication-related matters.
Reviews daily weekly and monthly staffing schedules and labor utilization including management of PTO sick time holidays and coverage.
Leads department meetings staff education and in-service training for pharmacy staff and applicable clinic personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelors degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
Current unrestricted pharmacist license in the applicable state(s).
Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible pharmacy experience including at least one (1) year in a supervisory or management role.
Demonstrated experience in outpatient or community pharmacy operations strongly preferred.
Experience with financial management 340B programs or specialty pharmacy services is highly preferred.
Advanced degree pharmacy residency or equivalent leadership experience preferred but not required.
Skills and Knowledge
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients providers staff and executives.
Strong business acumen including P&L ownership budgeting and financial analysis.
Knowledge of outpatient pharmacy workflows third-party billing reimbursement and revenue cycle operations.
Experience with 340B compliance auditing concepts and growth strategies.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
High level of organizational skill and attention to detail.
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to resolve issues creatively and efficiently.
Familiarity with pharmacy management systems dispensing software and automated dispensing technologies used in outpatient settings.
#LI-DL1
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 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 time 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 companys 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 . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returnedEqual Employment Opportunity
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: Value Apothecaries Inc
Required Experience:
Director
