Manager Pharmacy Services MRMC - 40 Hr Days

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

7d•$116,563 - $209,789•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Pharmacy Distribution functions as both a clinician and manager dedicated to optimal processing, dispensing, and delivery services. This position will support direct supervision of pharmacy support staff personnel (e.g., Pharmacy Techs, interns, externs and students) to ensure safe, efficient, thoughtful, and deliberate medication distribution. The Manager, Pharmacy Distribution will directly oversee medication throughout its activity cycle, including but not limited to, medication delivery, medication storage, inventory, medication manipulation (such as compounding) and respective record keeping. This position reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy and drives excellent pharmacy distribution services.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College/University of Pharmacy required
Valid Massachusetts Pharmacist License
Board Certification in one or more specialty required or must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
Five years of hospital pharmacy experience, with three years of direct oversight of sterile compounding activities
2+ years of direct management experience including dealing with complex issues
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and drive performance and process improvement initiatives
Excellent coaching and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
Presentation skills and ability to present at all levels of the organization
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and drive employee engagement and teamwork
Proven ability to take initiative and build strong and productive personal relationships
Must be proficient with computer use and technology, including systems specific to the pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction to the Pharmacy team/s; Manages the Pharmacy Technician staff resources, to ensure staffing plans (pharmacy technician team schedule) meets departmental and patient care needs. Responsible for performance evaluations; staff training and development; team building; recruitment; vacation/leave approvals; disciplinary matters and other related personnel management duties. Serves as back-up to Manager, Clinical Pharmacy as needed.
Direct daily supervision of all clinical processes, including but not limited to reporting, clinical interventions, committee representation, and pharmacy personnel
Evaluates and counsels staff on their performance.
Prepares pharmacist work schedules, maintains an appropriate staffing level for clinical, operational, and Massachusetts ratio regulations
Works collaboratively with other health care providers and the clinical team members to develop and maintain a sound formulary system to support evidence based pharmaceutical care and cost-effective drug utilization. Coordinates formulary reviews, drug use evaluations, quality assurance programs.
Established member and active participant of respective committees, including appropriate education to pharmacy staff and collaborative disciplines
Participate in medication usage evaluation, research, and proactive considerations of formulary changes by executing primary literature and current standards practices
Establish, enhance, participate, and execute quality assurance and compliance programs within the department and enterprise wide
Collaborates with the Pharmacy Leadership to develop and implement pharmacy programs and services in support of the pharmacy mission and strategic plan.
Establish, enhance, participate, and execute operational processes that support optimal patient care and fiscal responsibility
Participate in annual budget adherence and preparation
Ensures compliance with USP chapters, federal and state regulations, CMS and JC regulations, hospital and department policy and SOPs
Maintain knowledge and competencies for USP chapter updates including, but not limited to USP 795, 797 and 800
Maintain knowledge and identify opportunities to ensure operational execution and adherence to accreditation regulations
Establish, enhance, participate, and execute operational process to support departmental, hospital, and other respective policies
Establish, enhance, participate, and execute process to support adherence to appropriate medication waste practices
Establish, enhance, participate, and execute processes to support excellent recording keeping of controlled substances
Reviews workflow and performance indicators to identify opportunities for operational enhancements and skill building
Maintain knowledge and competencies of the software utilized to dispense medication throughout the hospital
Maintain knowledge and competencies of the systems utilized to document compounding records, waste records, staff competencies, and interdepartmental education support
Track and trend financial and operational efficiencies of process enhancements and opportunities