Pharmacy Manager: Cottage Health
About The Position
As a Pharmacy Manager, you will manage the daily operations of the assigned outpatient specialty pharmacy location. Ensuring compliance with state, federal, and departmental policies, and procedures, you will oversee all aspects of the pharmacy, including staff supervision, adherence to safe dispensing procedures, achievement of targeted goals, and compliance with laws and regulations. Your role involves maintaining quality improvement initiatives consistent with company standards, fostering a work environment where team members feel valued, heard, and respected. You will plan, organize, direct, and lead personnel to identify and implement new or improved processes. You will develop measurable metrics to drive quality improvement and enhance patient focused services. With a detailed understanding of system design, reengineering, project management, quality improvement, outcomes measurement, and statistical analysis, you will skillfully utilize these techniques to optimize pharmacy operations and service delivery.
Requirements
- A PharmD or bachelor's degree from a College of Pharmacy is required for this role.
- Active and unrestricted Pharmacist licensure (in good standing) to practice pharmacy in the state in which you are applying in or and/or the ability to acquire this at the time of hire is required.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor’s license by the current state you are applying to within one year of hire.
- 5+ years in direct pharmacy leadership role, CSP preferred
- Experience in specialty pharmacy or health systems
- Knowledge of outpatient pharmacy operations
- Management of outpatient or retail pharmacy, including inventory, operations, and budget
- Supervisory experience with pharmacists and technicians
- Experience developing KPIs for measuring pharmacy performance monthly
- Communication skills
- Experience working directly with doctors, nurses, other healthcare professionals
- Customer service skills, including de-escalation and problem solving for service issues
Nice To Haves
- Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain preferred.
- Certified Specialty Pharmacist preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish and enforce best practice processes for safe prescription dispensing, ensuring compliance across the pharmacy department.
- Ensure adherence to state and federal pharmacy regulations, maintaining accreditation and safety standards.
- Supervise pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and students,
- Managing schedules and staffing ratios effectively.
- Collaborate with the Site Director on recruitment, orientation, training, and performance evaluations.
- Perform pharmacist duties, including prescription transcription, order entry, and patient consultation, within assigned schedule.
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with state/federal guidelines for handling narcotics and restricted drugs.
- Liaise with physicians and benefit providers to process prescriptions, identify cost saving opportunities, and implement improvements.
- Manage pharmacy inventory and ensure compliance with inventory regulations.
- Identify, develop, and analyze system/process performance, making recommendations for improvement and contributing to budgeting and procedural changes.
- Demonstrate leadership in achieving departmental goals, fostering a productive work environment, and resolving conflicts.
- Provide professional, confidential patient care, and uphold company and site performance standards.
- Participate in staff development activities and maintain professional competency through continued education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
