Manager, Pharmacy Operations - St. Peter's Hospital, Albany NY - Full Time

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

8d•$63 - $82

About The Position

Reports to the Regional Director of St Peter’s Health Partners Pharmacy Services and is responsible for the management and delivery of quality, cost-effective, and patient centered pharmaceutical services within St Peter’s Health Partners. The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of pharmaceutical services. The Pharmacy Manager establishes standards of quality, productivity and performance in accordance with hospital/system policies, accreditation and State and Federal regulatory requirements. The Pharmacy Manager has direct accountability for oversight and management of the department. They are responsible for evaluating, staffing and supervision of the daily operations of their assigned area. The Pharmacy Manager works with the Pharmacy Residency Program Director and Coordinators to contribute to the education of the Pharmacy Residents. The Pharmacy Manager demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric.

Requirements

Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education.
Current license and registration as a pharmacist in the state of New York.
Approximately 5 to 7 years of progressively more responsible related work experience, including 2 to 4 years in a supervisory/leadership capacity.
Experience within settings that provide a depth of clinical, medication distribution, and management experience.
Analytical skill necessary to develop, implement, and administer policies, procedures, analyze financial and clinical data and prepare clear, concise reports that identify opportunities and propose appropriate action plans.
Interpersonal skills to coach, mentor and effectively lead assigned personnel, facilitate/organize/direct the work of others and to maintain positive relationships among medical staff, hospital managers, executives and staff.
Must possess proven skills in written/verbal communications, problem solving, independent problem solving, decision-making abilities, creativity, prioritization/delegation, and necessary computer-related skills.
Knowledge of the principles, standards, and technology applicable to pharmaceutical services and to medication safety
Knowledge of the principles and practices of continuous process and performance improvement.
Knowledge of the NYS Pharmacy laws and regulations.
Ability to express information effectively in verbal and written communication and through group/business presentations.
A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of reverence, commitment to those who are poor, justice, stewardship, and integrity with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of St Peter’s Health Partners.

Nice To Haves

Additional business and/or clinical experience or background preferred

Responsibilities

Automated Dispensing Devices (Pyxis) Oversight of existing equipment
Facilitation and oversight of new implementations
Participation and coordination of upgrades and unit moves
Sterile Processing Oversight of Sterile Compounding (SPH Inpatient and Infusion Center)
Pharmaceutical Waste Department contact for the Pharmaceutical Waste program
Departmental Goals Works with Pharmacy Management Team to set goals for the SPHP Department of Pharmacy
Works with Pharmacy Management and leads the Pharmacy Team to achieve department goals
Emergency ManagementCDC Chempack Program
The manager serves as one of the primary contacts for the CDC Chempack Program
Emergency Management The manager will serve as a back-up and support for all emergency management occurrences and drills.
Educational Pharmacy Services SPH PGY1 Residency Program Professional Experience Program for Colleges of Pharmacy
Meeting Assignments Pharmacy Management Team SPH Management Staff SPH Staff meetings/huddles SPHP Huddles when requested SPHP Environment of Care SPHP Emergency Management Medical Staff Committees as assigned SPHP Committees as assigned Trinity Health Committees as assigned Quarterly and Monthly Drug Diversion Bimonthly Operations Review Meetings with SLT Other committees as assigned
Quality Medication Safety Program Regulatory Compliance Coordination and oversight of the Simplifi+MedStorage Platform Accreditation readiness Joint Commission DOH CMS
Supports and is involved in the SPHP continuous quality improvement efforts designed to increase patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the utilization of SPHP human, capital, and physical resources.
Drug Diversion Prevention and Response
People Recruitment Responsible for effectively managing the human resources for the assigned work area.
SPH Inpatient Pharmacists and Technicians SPH Infusion Center Pharmacists and Technicians Colleague Engagement Goal to be a Tier 1 Department
Finance Budget Works with Regional Director of Pharmacy for financial oversight of the assigned areas Cost Savings/Revenue Enhancement Works with SPHP Pharmacy Management Team and staff to identify and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement projects Inventory management Works with Pharmacy Materials and SPHP Supply Chain to manage pharmacy inventory
The Pharmacy Manager is generally at the site weekdays. The manager is encouraged to have regular communication (face-to-face and/or verbal communication) with all staff on all shifts. Occasional weekend/evening meetings/service may be required.