Sr Mgr, Pharmacist in Charge at CareDx in Atlanta, GA

Job description

CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. At CareDx, every employee has the opportunity to contribute to innovations that help transform patient care and improve lives. This is a great opportunity to build and lead a new pharmacy within an innovative healthcare company. Our goal at CareDx Pharmacy (a subsidiary of CareDx, Inc.) is to provide the best pharmaceutical care in the country, and we are looking for a Pharmacist-in-Charge / Pharmacy Manager to launch and lead our new location in Atlanta, GA. This leader will own licensure, compliance, operations, staffing, and quality for the site, building a scalable, patient-centered pharmacy that supports our mission. Responsibilities • Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge of record and maintain all pharmacy permits, licenses, registrations, and controlled substance records • Ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including Georgia Board of Pharmacy regulations, HIPAA, Fraud, Waste and Abuse (Medicare), and DEA procedures • Lead site startup, including licensure and permitting, facility and equipment setup, pharmacy system implementation, wholesaler and inventory setup, and accreditation readiness (ACHC/URAC) • Develop and maintain workflows, policies, and procedures; lead inspections, audits, and survey readiness • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and support staff • Oversee all aspects of the workflow process, including receiving and interpreting prescriptions, screening for interactions, verification, dispensing, shipping, phone support, and point-of-sale transactions • Verify the work of pharmacy technicians and interns and dispense medications accurately and efficiently • Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter therapies, administer immunizations, and support transplant-focused patient care • Maintain procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and dispensing/disposal of hazardous drugs; investigate errors and implement corrective actions • Manage inventory, vendor relationships, budget, and accurate, timely billing and reimbursement • Monitor key performance indicators and drive process improvement and growth in partnership with CareDx leadership • Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, and internal teams • Other duties as assigned Education/Experience/Licensing/Skills • PharmD from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy • Active Georgia pharmacist license with no disciplinary action and eligibility to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge • 5+ years of pharmacy experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role • Specialty or transplant pharmacy experience strongly preferred • Experience with a pharmacy startup or expansion and prior Pharmacist-in-Charge experience strongly preferred • Proficiency in PioneerRx preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.) • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment • Team-oriented, self-motivated individual with a strong desire to grow clinical and operational knowledge Physical Requirements • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds Hours • Pharmacy is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM • Schedule is 40 hours per week; additional flexibility required during site startup Additional Details: Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ t