Chief Pharmacist - Atrius Health

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under general direction from the Chief Pharmacy Officer, Director of Pharmacy and Regional Pharmacy Operations Manager, and in accordance with Atrius Health policies and procedures, federal and state laws and regulations, and pharmacy professional standards, has responsibility for the overall operation of the site pharmacy including hiring and supervision of staff, regulatory compliance, budget preparation and performance, weekly scheduling, acquisition, inventory and disbursement of pharmaceuticals, along with all operations including workflow, prescription processing, inventory management, financial profitability, payroll management, and security, with emphasis on ensuring Service Excellence to our patients. Maximizes the P&L. Oversees and develops the daily activities of support personnel, maintains highest day to day pharmacy operations standards, and continuously monitors to ensure best practice behaviors within the Atrius Health environment. Responsible for improving site pharmacy processes and business metrics that enhance patient care, improve capture, integrate technology and initiatives, and align operations. Works with a great sense of urgency, provides exemplary patient service, maximizes positive patient outcomes, promotes one team culture, leads and motivates team to adapt to changing needs, and demonstrates professionalism in all their interactions. Maintains quality control and documents safety reports needed to support effective and safe operations. Collaborates with pharmacy personnel, physicians, and other clinical department staff to deliver safe and optimal drug therapy. Works rotating shifts to meet patient and business needs. Location : 26 City Hall Mall, Medford, MA Hours : Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Primary Responsibilities: Leads and manages the daily operations of the department and prioritizes direction to ensure pharmacy success by executing strategy, motivating and inspiring team, maximizing contributions, executing daily tasks, supporting the team, and building rapport with clinicians, colleagues, clinical departments, and patients to improve Capture. Adheres to, maintains, and implements policies and procedures, Atrius Health Code of Conduct, and ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations Ensures safe and accurate dispensing of all prescriptions and over the counter drugs (OTCs), including the utilization of patient profile review for drug interactions. Responsible to ensure pharmacists verify authenticity of prescriptions, resolve prescription discrepancies and clarifications, validate prescription order entry, proper labeling and filling of medication container and ensuring processes in place for accurate shipping and delivery. Ensures that all patients are provided the opportunity to receive counseling. Utilizes control processes to measure quality of dispensing. Periodically surveys patient satisfaction and addresses patient complaints associated with the department's services Develops, monitors, oversees and is accountable for department operating budget, including cost of goods sold and profit margins. Analyzes performance against budget and reports findings to central pharmacy administration. Submits monthly departmental operating statistics, utilizing uniform