Pharmacist Manager - Outpatient Pharmacy Services

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview: Primary Work Location: Blue and Orange Retail Pharmacy (Main campus downtown) Work Hours: M-F business hours, onsite. No weekends or holidays On-Call Responsibilities for weekends and holidays , rotating every 6-8 weeks. Job Description Summary: Leads all aspects of the services in the assigned team within the Department of Pharmacy. The Manager develops and implements programs to monitor and evaluate the quality of services provided; to assure compliance with practice standards; and develops and implements the Department’s goals. Job Description: Essential Functions: Coordinates recruitment, interviewing and selection of new applicants. Assists with the orientation and training of new staff pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians. Precepts pharmacy residents and students. Manages pharmacist schedule, workflows and ensures appropriate coverage to meet operational needs of department. Continually assesses and changes as needed workflow relative to departmental performance and standards of practice, assuring the efficient and timely completion of tasks and duties of assigned team. Develops and ensures compliance with department and organizational policy and procedures. Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, Joint Commission and other accrediting bodies that may govern pharmacy practice. Assists with preparation of the annual budget; monitors financial performance of responsible areas and works to establish corrective fiscal plans when necessary. Evaluates the cost impact of services and related supplies and develops and recommends long-range financial strategies to the Director. Develops annual and long-range goals and objectives for the Pharmacy Department in conjunction with the Director, Pharmacy Services; other Managers; Clinical Coordinator, and Pharmacy Clinical Leads. Collaborates in relevant patient care areas to ensure that quality services are being provided and that these services meet the needs of the patient populations. Participates in hospital committees, local, state, and national pharmacy organizations and/or programs related to pharmacy practice. Note: Regular, reliable, and consistent attendance is an essential job function. Employees are expected to perform work as scheduled. Please see the physical requirements for this position listed below. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
Current and unrestricted Licensure, or licensure-eligibility, to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio.
Demonstration of strong clinical and managerial skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Knowledgeable of the full range of pharmacy operations throughout the department and maintain an awareness of developing trends in the field.
This individual must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate their staff.
Three years of experience as a hospital pharmacy manager or coordinator preferred (pediatrics preferred).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MS, MBA, MHA, et al) and/or completion of a pharmacy residency program preferred
Three years of experience as a hospital pharmacy manager or coordinator preferred (pediatrics preferred).

Responsibilities

Coordinates recruitment, interviewing and selection of new applicants.
Assists with the orientation and training of new staff pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians.
Precepts pharmacy residents and students.
Manages pharmacist schedule, workflows and ensures appropriate coverage to meet operational needs of department.
Continually assesses and changes as needed workflow relative to departmental performance and standards of practice, assuring the efficient and timely completion of tasks and duties of assigned team.
Develops and ensures compliance with department and organizational policy and procedures.
Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, Joint Commission and other accrediting bodies that may govern pharmacy practice.
Assists with preparation of the annual budget; monitors financial performance of responsible areas and works to establish corrective fiscal plans when necessary.
Evaluates the cost impact of services and related supplies and develops and recommends long-range financial strategies to the Director.
Develops annual and long-range goals and objectives for the Pharmacy Department in conjunction with the Director, Pharmacy Services; other Managers; Clinical Coordinator, and Pharmacy Clinical Leads.
Collaborates in relevant patient care areas to ensure that quality services are being provided and that these services meet the needs of the patient populations.
Participates in hospital committees, local, state, and national pharmacy organizations and/or programs related to pharmacy practice.
Regular, reliable, and consistent attendance is an essential job function.