Manager, Home Infusion Pharmacy
About The Position
Responsible for the overall administrative and clinical leadership, direction, and management of Pharmacy Services. The Manager oversees departmental activities, resources, operations, and programs; coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental patient care services; and develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support patient care activities. The role recommends and justifies staffing levels and resources needed to provide appropriate services, maintains quality control programs as appropriate, integrates services with the organization’s mission, and participates in selecting resources for services not provided by the department or organization. The role requires knowledge of pharmacy procedures, applicable laws and accreditation standards, and quality improvement. The Manager trains and supervises staff in infusion therapy practices and leads operations serving multiple locations. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Doctorate; graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Licensed Pharmacist (PHARMD).
- Eight years of recent relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Drug Utilization Review Procedures, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, The Joint Commission, applicable state and federal laws pertaining to hospitals, home care and pharmacies, and quality improvement processes.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues and conflict respectfully, direct and reinforce staff efforts, plan and prioritize work, solve unique problems, and identify when to consult a supervisor.
- Demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff in infusion therapy practices and skills necessary to meet patient needs.
- Ability to lead and direct operations serving multiple locations.
- Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and coaching or mentoring skills, including the ability to motivate and engage others.
- Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
- Customer-service focus in decisions and actions.
- Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards, including NABP, TJC, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, and USP.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall administrative and clinical leadership, direction, and management of Pharmacy Services.
- Manage departmental activities, resources, operations, and programs.
- Coordinate and integrate interdepartmental and intradepartmental patient care services.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support patient care activities.
- Recommend and justify sufficient qualified and competent staffing to provide an appropriate level of service.
- Recommend and justify the space and other resources needed.
- Maintain quality control programs, as appropriate.
- Integrate services into the organization’s mission.
- Participate in selecting resources for services not provided by the department or organization.
- Train and supervise staff in infusion therapy practices and skills needed to meet patient needs.
- Lead and direct operations serving multiple locations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
