Manager Retail Pharmacy
About The Position
The Manager Retail Pharmacy is the pharmacist in charge and is responsible for the overall operation of the pharmacy. The role models St. Joseph’s Health’s purpose through all activities and communication. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions and specialty medications, administering appropriate immunizations, ensuring compliance with the 340B program and applicable regulations and organizational policies, and creating a great customer experience. The pharmacist maintains professional relationships with medical providers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators, as well as a positive, attentive, and knowledgeable professional image for the pharmacy department. St. Joseph’s Health describes itself as a healthcare organization whose staff includes physicians, nurses, and clinical and professional personnel. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state-designated trauma center on the Paterson campus, providing specialty and subspecialty services. Its nursing team has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence since 1999.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, a doctoral degree (PharmD), or equivalent FPGE (NABP); the posting also specifies a minimum of a fifth-year college or university program with a degree in pharmacy.
- Hold and maintain a current, valid, in-date license or registration to practice pharmacy in the state of practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, type, analyze, interpret, and understand English.
- Be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and understand business metrics, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Complete 340B program training within 90 days of hire.
- Must not be on federal government exclusion lists or have active suspensions, sanctions, or other restrictions related to participation in a private, federal, or state health insurance program upon hire or thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of retail pharmacy experience.
- Previous 340B and/or specialty pharmacy experience.
- Completion of an ACPE-accredited immunization program.
- Immunization privilege and required CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall operation of the retail pharmacy as the pharmacist in charge.
- Dispense prescriptions and specialty medications.
- Administer appropriate immunizations.
- Ensure compliance with the 340B program.
- Create a great customer experience.
- Maintain professional relationships with medical providers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and St. Joseph’s Health policies.
- Maintain a positive, attentive, and knowledgeable professional image for the pharmacy department.
- Complete required 340B program training within 90 days of hire.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans.
- 403(b) retirement plan options with company match; company match is not applicable to per diem employees or part-time employees working under 20 hours per week.
- Health and wellness offerings.
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through the nonprofit health system.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance options.
- Onsite day care program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
