340B Pharmacy Manager

The University of Kansas Health System•Lenexa, KS

11h

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 manager identifies opportunities for new or enhanced pharmacy services, leads performance-improvement efforts, communicates the organization’s vision and goals, supports effective personnel management, and applies financial concepts to departmental decisions. The role also supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students, and interns through precepting, training, mentoring, and collaboration on presentations and projects. It maintains a focus on stakeholder expectations and compliance with applicable regulations and JCAHO standards. Participation in quality management activities may be required, including monitoring improvement projects, educating staff, and supporting the Patient Management Program where applicable. The role requires the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Meet one of the stated experience or residency pathways: completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residency; completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency and three years of practice experience in the area of focus; completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Administration Residency Program; or five or more years of practice experience in the area of focus in lieu of residency and two or more years in a formal leadership role.
Licensed pharmacist through a State Board of Pharmacy; pharmacist licensure in the state of the primary practice site is required 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.
Lead organizational and departmental performance-improvement efforts to strengthen systems, processes, policies, and procedures.
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 effectively by recognizing team members’ strengths and helping them apply those strengths 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 intra-team and inter-team cooperation.
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 concerning pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical care.
Identify professional development needs and maintain a plan for continued growth.
Where applicable, participate in the quality management program by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness.
Where applicable, establish and maintain quality-management goals, monitor and document Quality Improvement Projects, and guide and educate staff on quality priorities and projects.
Where applicable, uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program, including its development and reassessment.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.