Hospital Pharmacy Dept Manager (FT)

Weston County Health Services • Newcastle, WY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

WCHS is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Manager to provide leadership and oversight of our hospital pharmacy operations. This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with strong operational leadership in a collaborative rural healthcare environment where your work has a direct impact on patient care, safety, and organizational success. If you value teamwork, accountability, and the opportunity to lead, we invite you to consider joining WCHS.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Current Wyoming Pharmacy License
• Has and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and diligence.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to determine an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on drug therapy monitoring activities, prescribing quality assurance, medication protocol development, antimicrobial stewardship, drug information service provision, and other related pharmacotherapy services.
• Oversee pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in daily operations including compounding and dispensing medications and pharmaceutical supplies pursuant to medication orders and performs other technical duties of the pharmacy.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services (WCHS).
• Provide oversight of the medication therapy management (MTM) for nursing home and acute care patients.
• Develop pharmacy staff competencies, orientation checklists, and annual reviews as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Medical Staff Chairperson regarding meeting agendas.
• Oversee the medication formulary and prepares submissions for new inclusions to the formulary.
• Provide Drug Use Evaluations as needed or requested.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and clinical colleagues within Community Connect-Monument Health to establish clinical best practice standards within Weston County Health Services hospital, nursing home and clinics.
• Implement and oversee the bedside barcode medication administration process.
• Implement and oversee the 340B program, the adverse drug reaction reporting process, and medication event reporting process.
• Oversee departmental inventory and departmental budget.
• Assist with the Anti-Microbial Stewardship (AMS) program and personnel within the hospital and clinics.
• Maintain automated dispensing cabinet contents (e.g., Omnicell) including but not limited to inventory, par levels, and user access.
• Assist in reviewing, updating departmental and facility policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Celebrate diversity
• Inclusive environment for all employees
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree