Pharmacy Manager

Catholic Health•Village of Roslyn, NY

1d•$65 - $92•Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery. U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island. St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy, an MS in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy.
NYS Pharmacy license required.
Basic and advanced computer skills; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Outstanding organization and prioritization skills
Effective communicator
Knowledge and background in the interpretation and execution of federal and state pharmacy regulations in controlled substance handling & record keeping
Knowledge and background in pharmacy regulatory and quality requirements
Knowledge in regulations & implementation of USP797, USP800, USP795 regulations
Able to maintain integrity, concentration, organization, and accuracy in a busy environment
Able to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team
Minimum of three years of hospital pharmacy experience required
Obtain ASHP Compounded Sterile Preparations Certificate or equivalent certificate, board certification applicable for designated personnel per USP sterile compounding within 1 month of hire, required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a PGY-2 in Administration, or similar residency/training preferred.
Previous hospital pharmacy management experience in maintenance of sterile compounding suite, strongly preferred
Previous hospital pharmacy management experience in controlled substance handling and chain of custody, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise pharmacy staff and manage day to day workflows of pharmacy operations
Ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards and laws including but not limited to: United States Pharmacopeia (USP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Handles unusual problems to resolution; maintains operational records and statistics; monitors and/or prepares compounding and dispensing of medications and controlled drugs.
Investigate and resolve controlled substance discrepancies
Plan and coordinate the distribution of scheduled medications to various nursing stations throughout the hospital
Collaborate with Department workforce and when necessary, interdisciplinary leadership to achieve compliance with controlled substance regulations
Develop, implement and ensure pharmacy operation policies and practices designed to meet regulatory compliance
Develop plans of action for noncompliance
Oversee review and training of Department workforce of policies and procedures.
Compose and implement reporting of key performance metrics for systems/workflow and identify improvement opportunities
Plan and execute pharmacy workforce schedule
Evaluates equipment and recommends maintenance, repair, upgrade or replacement participates in the planning and utilization of space
Supervise and assess staff compounding practices to ensure adherence to department policies and procedures
Ensure proper handling of hazardous drugs and hazardous sterile compounding
Ensures an adequate inventory of pharmacy products and supplies to meet department
Contribute to Department strategic planning to improve pharmacy operation efficiency and safety
Participate in strategic initiatives and projects as appropriate
Serve as pharmacy preceptor when assigned
Collaborate with interdisciplinary departments as necessary
Participate in professional activities such as but not limited to professional conferences, academic & scholarly activities
Assist with medication therapy, including review and procurement of all inpatient medication orders to ensure they conform to approved policies and are appropriate for the patient when necessary.
Work independently with minimal supervision; effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
Ensure that pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner
Supervise and check the work of pharmacy support personnel, as needed
Serve as manager on-call during off-hours
Provide leadership and direction in accordance with departmental goals and policies
Support administrative decisions and changes within the department
Act as a resource to pharmacy staff, professional staff, and patients
Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
Participate in staff meetings and staff huddles