Pharmacy Manager, Memorial City

Memorial Hermann Health System • Forrest City, AR

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About The Position

Memorial Hermann Memorial City is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Operations Manager. This position supervises designated Pharmacy Department personnel and is responsible for filling and labeling prescriptions and providing drug-related information to inpatients and outpatients. The manager ensures care is appropriate to the patients served and demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across different life cycles.

The position supervises and manages department employees in consultation with the Department Director and assumes responsibility in the Director’s absence. It also supports pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing, inventory and records, IV solutions and additives, medication-profile review, and compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies. The manager promotes staff development, supports department goals, and models Memorial Hermann’s service standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program.
• Five years of pharmacy experience, including two years as a hospital pharmacist.
• Acute care hospital experience.
• Knowledge of unit dose and IV additives.
• Ability to work with healthcare personnel associated with the Pharmacy Department and apply personnel policies and procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to develop and direct Pharmacy clinical and educational programs, facilitate and lead work groups, and plan and manage resource utilization.
• Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices, and familiarity with the healthcare reimbursement environment.
• Commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and Memorial Hermann’s values in internal and external customer interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing medium to large teams, including pharmacists, clinical specialists, and technicians.
• Budget, project, and inventory management experience.
• Previous pharmacy management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage department employees in consultation with the Department Director, assuming responsibility in the Director’s absence.
• Fill and label prescriptions and provide drug-related information to inpatients and outpatients according to the needs and age of the patients served.
• Dispense controlled substances and supplies to nursing departments; conduct inventory and maintain appropriate inventory records.
• Maintain the scheduling and preparation of IV solutions and additives.
• Adhere to state and federal laws governing pharmacy practice and maintain required records.
• Maintain medication profiles and review them for drug-related problems.
• Represent the department at organization meetings at the Director’s request.
• Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards, and budgetary specifications, including time, supply, productivity, and service-quality expectations.
• Promote professional growth and development by meeting continuing-education and skills-competency requirements.
• Support department-based goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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