Pharmacist in Charge

Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities.Job Summary: A registered pharmacist who shall be in personal and immediate charge of the Asian Health Services Entity-Owned Pharmacy – Oakland Chinatown and personnel employed in the pharmacy. Supervises and performs daily line activities in area of responsibilities. Maintains business efficiency and profitabilityEssential Job FunctionsManagement ResponsibilitiesDevelops, implements and monitors departmental policies, procedures, and programs in area of responsibilities; ensures their annual review and compliance to established policies and procedures and all pharmacy related Federal and State statutory requirements, laws, rules, and regulationsWorks with the Director of Pharmacy, Administrative Offices, and staff in planning and achieving departmental goals and objectivesMaintains professional standards consistent with national and local practiceConducts quality management process by facilitating/supporting team development and communicationCoordinates special requests and problem resolution with physicians, patients, and other departmentsPharmacist ResponsibilitiesReviews all new and refill medication orders (right dose, right patient, right sig, right provider, DUR reviews, drug interactions, etc.)Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care personnel; Counsels patients on proper use of medicationEnsures the appropriate pricing of pharmaceutical supplies and monitors the timeliness and accuracy of chargesMaintains inventory control and purchasing complianceAids in the establishment and implementation of a drug formularyIntegrates pharmacy computer services with appropriate departmentsHelp implement and monitor the 340B Drug Pricing ProgramHelps establish and maintain disease management programsHelps run reports on routine basisElectronically transmits controlled prescriptions to California Narcotic Enforcement Department on routine basisGenerate labels for dispensing units and input/delete drugs within dispensing unit computer systemBudgetParticipates in developing the budgets; implements and monitors cost control measures to ensure that the pharmacy operates within budgetary limits; reports on variances as requiredPersonnel Management: Supervises and directs work of assigned employees; performs orientation and in-service training, conducts performance evaluation and personnel action such as selection, promotion, discipline up to and including discharge within guidelines of EEO, AAP, and in accordance with policies and procedures of AHSSafety:Implements procedures and methods of operations to promote patient safety through proper storage, preparation, dispensing and administration of drugs, provision of drug information and other clinical functionsMaintains work environment that provides maximum safety and health and encourages safety awareness among employees with an on-going departmental safety program. Reports unsafe conditions and injuries/illnesses and incidents in a timely and proper manner. Ensures that employees perform duties in accordance with safety and health rules and standards and using safe work techniquesOther DutiesKeeps abreast of new drugs and drug therapiesServes as an active member of work teams and committees; attends meetings and conferences as requiredCollects and submits statistics and reports as requiredKeeps the Director of Pharmacy informed of problems, pending issues, and communications within the institution/other departmentsPractices and promotes quality customer service and departmental teamwork in cooperation with staffPerforms other related duties as assignedFollows Center and Pharmacy policies and procedures, including guidelines covering attendance and dressPerforms duties in a courteous and friendly manner that fosters superior customer service and departmental teamworkKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and supporting/facilitating positive team interaction/developmentSkill and ability to operate varied office equipmentAbility to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and understand verbal and written communicationsAbility to perform complex mathematical calculationsAbility to handle multiple tasks at one timeAbility to interpret and apply guidelines and proceduresAbility to act calmly and tactfully in stressful or confrontational situationsAbility to work in a high-volume, sometimes stressful environmentAbility to be accurate and attentive to detailFollows Federal and State statutory laws as pertaining to the practice of pharmacy and keeps abreast of any regulatory changesMinimum QualificationsGraduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy3 years’ experience in local retail pharmacy required2 years’ pharmacy supervisory experience required2 years’ 340B Program experience preferredFluent in Cantonese/Mandarin/Vietnamese is requiredCertifications, License, RegistrationsLicensed or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of CaliforniaBasic Life Support (BLS) trainingImmunization certified by programs approved by the ACPE, curriculum-based programs from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy, state or local health department programs, or programs recognized by the board of pharmacyOn-call and temporary employees does not qualify for company benefits.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.