Pharmacist In Charge

About the role

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities.

In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare's Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

General Description

The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.

The Pharmacist in Charge manages the Pharmacy to provide a safe environment to perform all the dispensing functions in the outpatient clinics. The incumbent coordinates with clinic management on any issues relating to the pharmacy. The Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for the agency assets of the pharmacy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.
• Handles all dispensing functions, including upholding and enforcing all state board of pharmacy rules and regulations under the assigned preceptor by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Compounds and prepares ordered pharmaceutical preparations.
• Contacts and confers with physicians as needed.
• Maintains all standards as required by s 90
• Maintains inventory and records for narcotics.
• Provides patient counseling and resolution of patient problems as they arise.
• Organizes daily operational duties.
• Provides direction and coaching of pharmacy technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Director.

Competencies

• The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws.
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize workflow and develop efficient procedures.
• Ability to manage change and motivate employees to achieve standards.
• Ability to detect operational shortcomings and develop solutions to correct problems.
• Ability to be customer-focused and to build and maintain customer relations and overall business success.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with current Texas License.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in retail settings, 1-year of internship.
• Must be familiar with all functions of a pharmacy department.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or American Sign Language a plus.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic math skills required.
• Ability to work with reports and numbers

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.

• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business.
• Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.

State of Texas Pharmacy License.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.
• Due to the multi-site responsibilities of this position the incumbent must be able to carry equipment and supplies (up to 15 pounds).
• The position requires standing and/or walking in excess of 7 hours a day.

• TRAVEL: In county travel may be required.
• Some overnight travel required

Notice on Positions That Require Travel To/from Various Worksites

Positions that are community-based, in whole or part, require the incumbent to travel between various worksites within his/her workday/workweek. The incumbent is required to have reliable transportation that can facilitate this requirement. The incumbent is further required to meet the criteria for insurability by the Centers risk management facilitator; and produce proof of minimal auto liability coverage when applicable. Failure to meet these terms may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, contract or other status with Metrocare.

Work Environment

• The noise level may vary between low and mild.
• The work environment should not be unusually hot or cold.

Benefits Information and Perks

Metrocare couldn't have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That's why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, including employer matching
• Health Savings Account, including employer matching
• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year
• Bilingual Stipend - 6% of the base salary
• Many other benefits