Pharmacy Manager Infusion Services

CAMC Health System•Charleston, WV

About The Position

Plans, organizes, controls, and supervises pharmacy operations in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards of practice, and applicable state and federal laws and rules governing pharmacy practice and drug distribution. The role oversees medication procurement, compounding, dispensing, labeling, and shipping; manages day-to-day pharmacy operations; and provides drug information and clinical services as identified by the department. The Pharmacy Manager supervises pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including performance planning and reviews, hiring, termination, and disciplinary actions. The manager maintains compliance with USP 797 and other applicable quality assurance standards for sterile-product production, oversees pharmacy students on rotations, participates in and leads teams and committees as requested, and is accountable for the department’s financial performance. The position also carries out the duties of the Pharmacist-in-Charge under West Virginia Board of Pharmacy rules. The employee must demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing validation, maintain applicable education, provide positive customer service, participate in quality improvement, work cost-effectively, and follow organizational policies, scheduling practices, and the organization’s mission and strategic plan. The work schedule varies and may include overtime, shift work, or on-call situations, in accordance with departmental policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Doctorate degree required.
One year of related-field experience required.
Licensed Pharmacist credential required.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment, or care for the patient ages identified by the department, if the position involves direct patient contact.
Demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform assigned tasks and duties.
Work schedule varies and may involve overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

Responsibilities

Oversee the pharmacy dispensing process, including procurement, compounding, and shipping.
Dispense medications with appropriate labeling and compound sterile products when requested.
Manage the pharmacy’s day-to-day operations and activities.
Provide drug information to physicians and other associated health care providers using appropriate resources.
Provide clinical services identified by the department.
Supervise pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including performance planning and reviews.
Keep abreast of literature and current developments in the pharmacy profession.
Maintain compliance with USP 797 regulations and other applicable methodologies and quality assurance standards for sterile-product production.
Participate in and lead appropriate teams and committees as requested.
Adhere to Pharmacist-in-Charge duties and responsibilities under West Virginia Board of Pharmacy rules.
Be accountable for the department’s financial performance.
Hire, terminate, and take disciplinary action involving pharmacy personnel.
Oversee pharmacist and pharmacy technician students completing rotations at the pharmacy.
Maintain and document required education; demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations; comply with attendance and scheduling policies; participate in continuous quality improvement; work cost-effectively; follow applicable policies and procedures; and perform related duties as assigned.