Director, Professional Practice and Arizona Pharmacist-in-Charge

Humana is seeking a Pharmacist experienced in compliance to serve as our Pharmacist-in-Charge for Arizona, a critical part of our Professional Practice team. The Director, Professional Practice defines, executes and maintains the standards for the practice of Pharmacy.

The Director, Professional Practice makes certain all external regulations are up to date, consistently followed and communicated timely to all affected employees. Sets and ensures consistent application of additional internal standards to help a company stand out in the industry. Verifies legality and compliance. Decisions are typically related to the implementation of new/updated programs or large-scale projects for the function and supporting technical/operational procedures and processes, and implements strategic plans, drives goals and objectives, and improves performance.

Provides input into functions strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pharmacist-In-Charge of Mail Delivery Pharmacy that ships prescriptions to all states and territories of U.S.
• Holds approx. 23 licenses and other registrations on behalf of Center Well Pharmacy, Inc.. Any required license not currently held by the candidate will need to be obtained in a timely manner(reimbursement for licenses and fees is provided). Preferred licensure states include- AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, GU, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NV, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, VA, WV.
• Obtain and maintain Pharmacist licenses in required states to ensure compliance and maintain business operations and continuity.
• Maintain working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations, keeping abreast of current changes that may affect pharmacy practice
• Support regulatory, third party, and accreditation (ex. URAC, ACHC, NABP) audits including preparation and submission of documentation as needed.
• Represent the Pharmacy and serve as the Point of Contact for Board of Pharmacy, DEA, Manufacturer, Accreditation, and FDA inspections, inquiries, meetings, and audits.
• Provide guidance and direction to business leaders on the design and implementation of controls to assure compliance, patient safety, and optimize patient experience.
• Provide oversight of the practice of pharmacy and monitor/approve activities, projects, and initiatives to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Serve and actively participate on Quality Governance Committees
• Create and implement processes, through training and communication, directives and programs which positively impact the pharmacies and company performance
• Review and make necessary updates to policies and procedures to ensure compliance and assist in enforcing adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective employee development/training
• Promote and lead continuous quality improvement activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy school with post-graduate experience in direct patient care
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in Arizona; required to obtain approx.. 23 additional state pharmacist licenses timely and as needed
• 5+ year's experience in Mail Order Pharmacy or similar practice setting
• Ability to participate in federal prescription programs
• 5+ years of previous Pharmacy Practice Compliance or multi-state Pharmacist In Charge experience
• Demonstrated comprehensive, in depth knowledge, of the regulatory environment for the Practice of Pharmacy, with ability to interpret legislation and requirements effectively and efficiently
• Ability to quickly develop strong professional working relationships internally and externally
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as a Pharmacist in other states
• Advanced degree- MBA or JD preferred
• 5+ years experience in pharmacy automation

Additional Information:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called Hire Vue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Hire Vue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Work at home requirements:

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be…