Assistant Manager Pharmacy Operations - Procurement

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Assistant Manager, Pharmacy Operations – Procurement role is part of the Central Inpatient Pharmacy at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, supporting general inpatient caregivers within one of the largest and fastest-growing inpatient pharmacy operations. This newly created leadership role offers an excellent opportunity to join an expanding department and deepen operational and leadership skills while partnering closely with pharmacy leadership, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other clinical staff. The assistant manager is responsible for day-to-day procurement operations, including oversight of inventory management, purchasing activities, and team performance. Buyers and pharmacy technicians on the procurement team report directly to this role, which plays a critical part in ensuring efficient, accurate, and reliable medication supply to support safe and effective patient care across the hospital. A caregiver in this role will work 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. On-call expectations could potentially occur 4-5 times per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science or a related field.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 6 months.
Three years of experience in a healthcare or related setting.
An additional four years of pharmacy-related experience, including leadership experience, may substitute the bachelor’s degree requirement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree. This may substitute the required experience.
Pharmacy experience.
Supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, evaluate and assess the technical operations of these areas to ensure a safe and efficient workflow.
Coordinate all activities with the management team and act as a liaison between the managers and technical caregivers.
Directly supervise the activities of assigned caregivers.
Ensure adequate staffing of areas.
Review daily, monthly and other periodic management reports to monitor service levels.
Plan, develop and manage all policies and processes related to technical pharmacy operations.
Determine short- and long-term needs and goals, assist in the development of budgets for both operating and capital needs and project manpower and equipment needs.
Maintain and foster relationships and serve as a resource for pharmacy personnel and affiliated areas (i.e. nursing, external vendors) regarding technical pharmacy operations.
Conduct performance appraisals, initiate promotions, counsel caregivers and process corrective action.
Provide the manager with timely feedback regarding operational issues to ensure efficient workflow.