JOB SUMMARY
The Manager of Pharmacy oversees the functions, services and staff within a Pharmacy Department in agreement with systemwide goals. Works in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy to give comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients, utilizing the standards of evidence-based medicine and medication safety to assure positive therapeutic outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Drives the development, education, implementation and monitoring of all operational initiatives to give optimal pharmaceutical care.
- Ensures that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and customer service.
- Oversees and sets priorities for the daily operations of the department to assure the provision of quality pharmaceutical care.
- Maintains or oversees staff schedule and ensures adequate shift coverage in all areas of the assigned areas of the department.
- Oversees staff development and participates in the educational activities of the department. Mentors staff in leadership, management, communication and pharmaceutical care skills.
- Aids the Director with the development and execution of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring perpetual readiness and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and accreditation standards.
- In conjunction with selection, orientation, training, assignment and staffing, evaluation, performance expectations and evaluation, discipline and discharging employees in compliance with applicable employment regulations.
- Verifies that all required pharmacy, pharmacist and technician licenses/registrations are current and valid as required by State, Federal and enterprise guidelines.
- Aids the Director with preparation, approval and ongoing monitoring of the departmental budget which reflect the team, equipment, supplies and drug expenditures necessary to give pharmaceutical care activities.
- Participates in committees/task forces as needed. Serves effectively as facilitator when necessary.
- May serve as Pharmacist in Charge in agreement with Texas State Board of Pharmacy rules.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Advanced knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards, and equipment.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical operations.
- Ability to make operational judgments around how work gets done - quality and productivity standards, measurable goals for employees and project teams, etc.
- Ability to use broader goals to establish how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
- Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.
- Basic business knowledge, including but not limited to: annual planning and goal setting, adherence to budgets, employee compensation, compliance and risk management.
- General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- MAJOR: Pharmacy
- EXPERIENCE: 3 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION: Pharmacist (RPH)
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