Acute Care Pharmacy Manager

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

This leadership position will support the acute care pharmacy team at The University of Kansas Hospital academic medical center in Kansas City. The role will have clinical-focused responsibilities and may have opportunities to support operational workflows. The position will have pharmacist direct reports and may have some technician direct reports. The leadership team is looking for an experienced or interested leader who can mesh their interests with the needs of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR Pharmacy Doctorate in Pharmacy.
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency Program OR Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program and 3 years of practice experience in area of focus OR Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Administration Residency Program OR 5 or more years of practice experience in area of focus in lieu of residency AND 2 or more years formal leadership role.
• Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacist licensure in state of primary practice site within 120 Days.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy, Health Administration or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective leadership to the Department of Pharmacy through the direct management of pharmacy employees and daily operations.
• Identifies opportunities and needs for new or enhanced pharmacy services to support the mission of the organization and leads organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts.
• Serves as an ambassador of the organization's vision and goals and the Pharmacy Department's role in achieving those.
• Demonstrates excellence in personnel management by identifying strengths of team members and assisting employees in leveraging those strengths.
• Applies the appropriate financial concepts and tools to analyze situations and make financial decisions that support departmental objectives.
• Demonstrates personal effectiveness in leading the unit/team towards its goals and inspires a spirit of cooperation.
• Participates in projects resulting in contributions to pharmacy department, external publication and/or poster presentation.
• Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotation.
• Maintains focus on all key stakeholders and supports the unit/team ability to deliver on all valid stakeholder expectations.
• Assures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Identifies personal professional development needs and maintains a plan for continued growth.
• Participates in the quality management program with the goal of improving services.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree