Pharmacy Manager - Columbia County

Wellstar Health System • Magnolia, AR

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Manager plans, organizes, and supervises pharmaceutical and financial activities in the assigned pharmacy. The role ensures compliance with Wellstar Health System policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local laws, and regulatory agency rules and standards. The Pharmacy Manager reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

The manager oversees daily pharmacy operations and personnel, supports the Director of Pharmacy with policy development, regulatory readiness, staffing, budgeting, and compliance, and manages pharmacy services and financial performance. The position also provides or coordinates clinical and distributive pharmacy services as needed, supports staff education, participates in committees and audits, and communicates with hospital and system leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Registered Pharmacist (RPH) license required upon hire.
• At least five years of experience working in a hospital pharmacy.
• At least one year of supervisory experience in a hospital pharmacy, or two years in a clinical or community setting.
• Knowledge of hospital financial systems, including responsibility reports, budgeting processes, and billing programs.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement and pharmacy purchasing.
• Knowledge of pharmacy technologies and computerized pharmacy systems, preferably hospital pharmacy systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulatory guidelines governing pharmacy practice and controlled substances.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to supervise exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Ability to work with hospital and system leaders and address Medical Staff Leaders on pharmacy issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service attitude.
• Moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently as circumstances require and aptitude for change management.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the assigned pharmacy.
• Train or arrange training for pharmacy personnel on job duties and changes to programs and systems.
• Supervise pharmacy personnel and address performance or policy violations, including counseling or disciplinary action as needed.
• Provide distributive and clinical pharmacy services during staff absences or short-staffed periods.
• Interview and hire personnel as required.
• Assist the Director of Pharmacy in writing and implementing department and system policies and procedures related to drug distribution, use, and control.
• Maintain pharmacy readiness for federal, state, and local regulatory inspections.
• Establish work schedules that provide sufficient staffing, subject to the budget approval process.
• Enforce Georgia State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
• Maintain active licensure and certifications for the department and personnel, if applicable.
• Ensure controlled substances are monitored and documented properly, and investigate and report substantive variations to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and submit merit increase recommendations for direct reports.
• Review monthly financial reports, report discrepancies to Accounting, and advise the Director of Pharmacy about significant variances.
• Monitor revenues and expenses and arrange and supervise the annual pharmacy inventory.
• Participate in or delegate chart audits requested by management, internal audit, or third-party payers.
• Supervise drug purchasing, emphasizing AGPO and IDN contracts and investigating options to reduce pharmacy system expenses.
• Conduct and document monthly staff meetings.
• Serve on hospital-specific and pharmacy-system committees as requested.
• Provide or arrange in-service education for pharmacy, nursing, and ancillary personnel as needed.
• Ensure the pharmacy department is properly maintained, including cleaning, security, and functioning equipment.
• Communicate issues and concerns to the Director of Pharmacy and maintain open communication with the Site Administrator, Nursing Director, and Ancillary Department Managers.
• Assume other responsibilities as needed to maintain high-quality pharmacy services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager