Pharmacist in Charge (Northlake, Texas) - Vetsource

Job Description:

At Vetsource, we create a significant relationship between veterinarians and their clients by enabling pet parents to get essential medications and foods delivered directly to their homes. In addition, we strive to provide every veterinary practice with the tools to improve their business, deliver better care, and personalize their client experience. At Vetsource, we collaborate to enable our collective work and ideas to fuel us to provide excellent services and innovative solutions.

Love pets? Want to have an impact AND work in a truly growing organization? Join the Vetsource Pharmacy Team and attain your career aspirations within our growing organization.

We welcome all applicants who qualify. While skills and experience matter, we love a good fit too!

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Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend only to apply when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still reach out. We'd love to learn more about you!

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Vetsource, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a rapidly growing high-volume veterinary mail-order pharmacy that dispenses non-compounded pharmaceuticals for pets, including dogs, cats, horses, and more. We are looking for an innovative Pharmacy Manager/PIC to develop and manage a new pharmacy location in Northlake, TX.  Vetsource is an efficient, high-volume operation expected to grow by 20-25% in 2024.  We are looking for a candidate who enjoys the rewards of a fast-paced and dynamic environment and truly enjoys leading and managing people. A key Vetsource value is “Embrace Change and Be Innovative.” The candidate hired for this position will be living this value daily. Additionally, the candidate will learn more about veterinary pharmacy and the rewards of serving pet parents and pets. The Pharmacy Manager/PIC will be expected to start the position in January of 2024. They will be responsible for launching and co-managing the pharmacy location, including hiring and training a team of pharmacists, technicians, and other staff to grow the operation. This is a full-time salaried position. The ideal candidate should have experience in pharmacy management and operations and be a compassionate, authentic leader. 
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build and expand the pharmacy capabilities to rapidly and effectively scale day-to-day functions, including facility inspection preparation and start-up tasks.

• Responsible for the planning, supervision, coordination, and successful execution of the day-to-day functions of the pharmacy in accordance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations.

• Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, reviewing/coaching, and developing staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and clerical staff.

• Responsible for compliance with all standard operating procedures and company policies and adherence to state and federal regulations.  

• Capable of working independently and cohesively with centralized operational leadership. 

• Fosters team building and staff development for a rapidly growing team, including developing leadership structures as the team grows.

• Works collaboratively with facility managers to ensure a resilient cross-functional workforce.

• Develop short and long-term operational goals and metrics.

• Ensure the division functions smoothly and meets its quantitative and qualitative goals for dispensing outputs and service levels, budget adherence, quality assurance and improvement, team and individual performance, and other key performance indicators.

• Initiate and evolve continuous improvement practices to ensure an efficient operation. 

• Coordinates with Vetsource technology teams to troubleshoot existing software/hardware systems and assists with defining requirements for implementing new systems.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• B.S. or PharmD in Pharmacy.

• Active/Good standing pharmacist license in Texas.

• 5+ years of experience as a staff pharmacist or PIC.

• Experience managing and growing high-volume pharmacy operations.

• Experience hiring, training, and growing teams.

• Highly adaptable with a strong desire to learn new processes and technologies.

• Capable of growing an operation that can dynamically adapt to aggressive MOM/YOY volume expansion.

• Capable of licensing as a pharmacist/non-resident PIC in multiple states (up to 15) within 12 months.

• Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations surrounding pharmacy practices and patient safety.

• Excellent adherence to policies & procedures; demonstrates precision and good judgment in all tasks.
   

Leadership skills:

• Proven ability to effectively hire, train, lead, manage, and motivate employees. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively listen and communicate information in a clear and friendly manner.

• Possesses effective conflict resolution and change management skills.

• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment, coordinating the interests of multiple stakeholders.

• Should demonstrate a service-oriented philosophy for managing others and be receptive to 360 feedback.

• Displays a strong commitment to continued learning and development as a manager and leader; highly self-aware.

• Facilitates effective outcomes by considering stakeholder input and ensuring alignment with company priorities.

• Should be adaptable, collaborative, and proactive.
   

Dispensing skills: 

• Should be accurate, efficient, and detail-oriented; should demonstrate a high level of expertise in all pharmacy dispensing tasks.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment; Must self-direct in response to changing needs and deadlines.

• Team building skills: Should be positive, respectful, approachable, and know how to build cohesion within the team.

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Maintains a positive, supportive, and professional demeanor with all customers, vendors, and coworkers.

• Solid computer skills are required, including learning to navigate new programs quickly. Experienced using email, Microsoft, and other office programs.

• Ability to sit or stand for shift work & perform work involving light to moderate physical effort.

• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week and flex schedule based on business needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In addition to the job-specific responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support and model Vetsource’s Core Value Principles: Do the right thing every time; Treat others the way they want to be treated; Embrace change; Be innovative; Get it done; enjoy the work! In addition, employees will be held accountable for knowledge and the practical application of these principles.

A culture where everyone can thrive!

In addition to an inclusive, welcome culture where you can get engaged, Vetsource also offers:

• Competitive pay and benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, and pet insurance.

• A dog-friendly work environment.

• Paid parental leave.

• Flexible scheduling, including remote work where possible.

• Professional development opportunities.

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Vetsource is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status