Pharmacy Manager - Pharmacist

MSPCA-Angell Careers•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of the hospital outpatient pharmacy, all pharmacy satellites (including inpatient and surgery/anesthesia) and all compounding labs (including sterile and non-sterile, hazardous and non-hazardous). In all areas, scope includes establishment and enforcement of standard operating procedures, necessary policies and best practices as well as training on professional standards and protocols to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations. Monitors the daily operation of the above areas and the performance of individuals employed there (including staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students). Provides direction and information to the veterinary staff of Angell Boston and Angell West, the pharmacy staff and our clients regarding appropriate use of pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

At least 5 years of retail and/or hospital pharmacy experience required.
Minimum of 1 year compounding experience.
Must be a licensed pharmacist in the state of Massachusetts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence.
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time 67%-100% of scheduled shift.
Must be able to constantly move about within the cleanroom 67% - 100% of scheduled shift.
Must be able to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms, including answering telephone, typing on a keyboard, writing with a pen or marker, transferring injectable solutions from vial with needle/syringe, triturating and spreading suspensions and treat bases, labeling orders and retrieving labels or paper from a printer 67-100% of scheduled shift.
Must be able to occasionally retrieve items (up to 15 lb.) from a shelf above eye level or below knee level 0-34% of scheduled shift.
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry bags of food (up to 30 lb.) over short distances (5-30 feet) or move them from one shelf to another 0-34% of scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as manager to staff pharmacists and all pharmacy staff.
Prepares and maintains policies and protocols involving the proper preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
Oversees management structure of the pharmacy and assists pharmacy personnel with departmental and operational decisions involving scheduling, training, continued education, client service, etc.
Provides oversight and information on appropriate use of medications to the veterinarians, nurses, clients and pharmacy staff.
Prepares and maintains documentation required by hospital and regulatory agencies.