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Role Overview
The McKesson Total Care Solutions (MTCS) Medically Integrated Dispensing (MID) Pharmacist is a crucial leadership role responsible for managing the overall operations of the MID team within the pharmacy. This position involves extensive management duties, including strategic planning, staff oversight, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The MTCS MID Pharmacist will also be responsible for coordinating clinical activities, optimizing pharmacy workflows, and maintaining high standards of medication management and patient care. The MTCS MID Pharmacist oversees oral and injectable therapy pharmaceutical care plans, including initial patient evaluations, development of care plans, and ensuring treatment plans are carried out. Coordinates with clinical providers to ensure all aspects of pharmaceutical care are delivered in a safe and timely manner. Dispenses medications according to professional standards and practices. Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges, and inventory. Supports and adheres to McKesson the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts initial patient evaluations and workups regarding disease status and anticipated prescribed therapy, including health histories and other relevant patient data to optimize drug therapy.
- Coordinates with physician staff and service providers in planning and implementing patient care plans to ensure the safe and timely delivery of drug therapy. Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient clinical chart, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Establishes therapeutic objectives and monitors patients for desired therapeutic outcomes, including the detection of adverse reactions and complications associated with therapy. Recommends modifications in drug therapy if indicated.
- Provides counseling and answers questions from patients and family concerning drug therapy. Instructs patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake and warns of potential side effects. Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
- Assists with medication access.
- Prepares and dispenses medication orders. Reviews and performs QA checks on all new and repeat medication orders, including evaluation of patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to assess for any incompatibilities.
- Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Checks all orders for insurance approval before dispensing.
- Checks all prescriptions for completeness and calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Organizes and directs the technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
- Properly disposes of all hazardous materials or medications when necessary.
- Participates in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs as necessary. Receives new drug education from pharmaceutical representatives; remains abreast of new information. Monitors and informs staff of new drug regulations.
- Assists with policy, guideline, and counseling guide development and handling of hazardous drugs processes. Ensures that record keeping is compliant with practice standards.
- Develops and implements strategic plans for the MID department in alignment with organizational goals.
- Leads and supervises a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other support staff.
- Oversees the daily operations of the MID department, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Provides training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.
- Conducts performance evaluations and implements improvement plans as necessary.
- Manages departmental budgets and resources as necessary.
Accreditation Standards
- Ensure adherence to all relevant accreditation standards for pharmacy services.
- Maintain proper documentation and records in compliance with accreditation requirements.
- Participate in accreditation processes and continuous quality improvement activities.
Minimum Requirement
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience.
Education
Bachelor’s or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Critical Skills
- 2+ years experience as a registered pharmacist.
- Rheumatology background preferred.
- At least one to two years of prior supervisory and management experience required.
- Valid South Carolina state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist.
- Strong knowledge of medication management and pharmacy operations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Proficiency in pharmacy information systems and technology.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$100,500 - $167,500
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