Manager, Pharmacist in Charge

Title: Manager, Pharmacist in Charge

Location: Denver United States

Job Reference: JR146665

Job Description:

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team

CarelonRx is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies providing unparalleled level of service in pharmacy benefits. By leveraging the power of new technologies, our strong, clinical-first lens and deep pharmacy expertise, we are actively defining our innovative role in the industry.

Build the Possibilities. Make an Extraordinary Impact.

Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of the location listed above.

The Manager, Pharmacist in Charge, is responsible for organization, coordination, direction, and evaluation of the provision of all pharmacy services, for supervising center staff and managing operating expenses of the pharmacy while providing high quality health care service.

How you will make an impact: 

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Ensures that all pharmacy staff are accountable to the organization and decisions made that effect the consumer.  

• Serves  as the Pharmacist-in-charge and is responsible for ensuring staff have appropriate licensing/certification/registration and adequate continuing education as well as developing competence assessment programs and ensuring staff perform duties and responsibilities with efficiency and safety.  

• Assists in ensuring that all Policy and Procedures as well as accreditation standards are followed.  

• Keeps current with all State and Federal regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy and recommends changes.  

• Assists in ensuring that the pharmacy provides optimal pharmaceutical services that meet all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements.

• Coordinate the provision of pharmacy services to patients in concert with other health professionals.

• Ensure achievement of standards of performance for personnel, adherence to all company Policy and Procedures, and compliance with federal, state, local and other applicable regulations.

• Select, train, develop and motivate a competent staff to meet and surpass goals and objectives.

• Serve as liaison between specialty pharmacy, hospitals, home health agencies and other health professionals.

• Serve as liaison between pharmacy and supporting departments in admissions, billing, and management personnel.  

• Work with the corporate office to maintain all state permits and PIC requirements and all regulatory changes.

• Fiscal management of pharmacy expenses. Initiate, monitor and report on QA&I activities.

Minimum Requirement:

• Requires an RPh and a minimum of 5 years pharmacy experience and a minimum of 5 years management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Current active unrestricted state license to practice pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) in the following applicable state(s) required: Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Alabama

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences: 

• PharmD preferred.

• Prior experience with mail order and/or retail pharmacy compliance. Knowledge of DEA, FDA and state regulations pertaining to handling of controlled substances preferred.

• Experience interpreting compliance requirements and regulations preferred.

• Experience working with State Boards of Pharmacy regarding complaints, issue resolution, inspection and central fill requirements preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $125,440--$206,976.

Location: Colorado

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

 The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.