340B Pharmacy Manager
About The Position
The Pharmacy Operations Manager fulfills a leadership role in the Department of Pharmacy, managing pharmacy personnel and daily operations. The position oversees significant portions of pharmacy operations and/or finances and is directly responsible for personnel management and operational success. The manager may report to a Pharmacy Assistant Director or Director of Pharmacy. The role requires strong leadership, management, and communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally across the organization. It includes improving pharmacy services and systems, supporting pharmaceutical care, managing financial decisions, developing employees, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The manager may also support residency programs, students, interns, and quality management activities, as applicable. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- One of the stated experience or residency pathways: completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency Program; completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program plus 3 years of practice experience in the area of focus; completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Administration Residency Program; or 5 or more years of practice experience in the area of focus in lieu of residency.
- Two or more years in a formal leadership role.
- Pharmacist licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy in the state of the primary practice site within 120 days.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Pharmacy, Health Administration, or Business Administration.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Department of Pharmacy through direct management of pharmacy employees and daily operations.
- Identify opportunities and needs for new or enhanced pharmacy services, and lead organizational and departmental performance-improvement efforts.
- Communicate the organization's vision and goals and the Pharmacy Department's role in achieving them, adapting communication to the audience and setting.
- Manage personnel by identifying team members' strengths and helping employees apply them in their work.
- Use financial concepts and tools to analyze situations and make decisions that support departmental objectives.
- Lead the unit or team toward its goals and encourage cooperation within and across teams.
- Participate in projects that contribute to the Pharmacy Department, external publications, or presentations at pharmacy association meetings.
- Support pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students, and interns through precepting, feedback, training, orientation, mentoring, and collaboration on presentations and projects.
- Maintain focus on stakeholders and support the team's ability to meet valid stakeholder expectations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and JCAHO standards related to pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical care.
- Identify professional development needs and maintain a plan for continued growth.
- When applicable, participate in quality management, including monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions, evaluating effectiveness, supporting quality-improvement goals and projects, and educating staff.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
