I. BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for managing and overseeing the overall pharmacy operations, including assisting in planning, organizing, 

directing, staffing, training, and controlling activities within the Pharmacy Department in consonance with policies, 

procedures and goals, standard practices of the profession, and state and federal law.

All employees of FCHC must ensure service standards are delivered, including:

FCHC Core

•  Demonstrates a commitment to FCHC mission and vision. 
•  Demonstrates a positive attitude towards patients, employees, role, and the health center. 
•  Demonstrates FCHC core values (accountability, courtesy, excellence, flexibility, integrity, respect).

Customer Service and Professionalism

•  Smiles and makes appropriate contact, greets individuals upon entry into building and space. 
•  Is customer service oriented to both internal (colleagues) and external (patients, clients, vendors, etc.) 

Customers. Treats patients, customers and colleagues with dignity and respect.

•  Provides timely response to requests, tasks, and inquiries. Demonstrates good service turnaround. 
•  Demonstrates good communication skills and communicates in a tactful manner. 
•  Exhibits conflict resolution skills in order to foster effective working relationships and embraces a team

approach.

•  Adheres to FCHC’s dress code policies. Employee appearance and grooming appropriate. 

Show(s)

•  Consistently shows commitment to position and team performance (i.e., attendance and punctuality). 
•  Consideration and acceptance of cultural differences of others; works well with individuals of diverse

backgrounds, supporting a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

•  Participates in training and professional development and completes required trainings in a timely manner.

Safety 

•  Adheres to and promotes a culture of safety and cleanliness.
•  Adheres to HIPPA/Confidentiality standards. 
•  Respectful of FCHC property, properly and safely uses Health Center Equipment. 

II. INTRADEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Department Officer: Chief Pharmacy Officer

Reports to: Chief Pharmacy Officer

Supervises: All Pharmacy Services Staff and Pharmacy Students

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY SERVICES

JOB TITLE: PHARMACIST

PHARMACIST

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III. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. In the absence of the Chief Pharmacy Officer, assumes overall responsibility for the operation of the 

Pharmacy, including the supervision of compounding, dispensing, and record keeping of all medications by 

pharmacists, technicians, and students.

1. Assists the Chief Pharmacy Officer in maintaining appropriate drug inventories.
2. Maintains accurate records of drugs for both internal and external control.
3. Responsible for the security of pharmaceuticals.
4. Directly involved in drug dispensing and patient counseling, including the establishment, development, and 

implementation system programs and standards of practice directed at producing an efficient and effective 

drug distribution system to ensure quality patient care.

1. Responsible for correctness and completeness of all medications dispensed under his/her supervision.
2. Assists the Chief Pharmacy Officer in training all Pharmacy staff. 
3. Orders drugs and supplies; responsible for all administrative functions, including orders of control medications, 

as well as non-control medications. Maintains necessary records in accordance with state and federal laws.

1. Assures perpetual inventory system is updated and accurate.
2. Maintains accurate billing of medications and devices.
3. Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

IV. PERIODIC DUTIES:

1. Participates in Health Center staff problem solving groups.
2. Attends and participates in department meetings, etc.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

V. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Inside Health Center: All inclusive; collaboration with CEO, CMO, CFO, COO, CBHSO, Associate Medical Directors, 

Associate Dental Directors, Human Resource Director, and all direct reports.

Outside Health Center: Patients/Clients, students, vendors, community health agencies, grant agencies, funding 

agencies, professional colleagues, professional organizations and education institutions, 

hospitals, insurance companies, physician offices, City, State and Federal agencies, etc.

PHARMACIST

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VI. QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
2. Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
3. Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Missouri and in good standing required.
4. Must be in good standing with both Medicaid and Medicare.
5. Must be trustworthy, possess excellent communication skills and customer service skills.

VII. CONTINUING EDUCATION:

As required by Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

Annual training on Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse.

VIII. CONFIDENTIALITY:

Respect for and maintenance of client and staff confidentiality is required.

The above responsibilities/duties describe the chief function (requirements) of the job (holder) and are not to be considered a 

detailed description of every responsibility/duty (requirement) of the job (holder)