Pharmacy Manager (S0477)

Axis Health System•Durango, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the operation and management of their assigned Pharmacy and in the assistance in expansion and development of the Axis pharmacy program. The Pharmacy Manager assists in planning, organizing and implementation of Axis Health System’s pharmacy policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, 340 B federal regulations and Axis Health System (AXIS) policies, The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy, DEA and any other regulatory and accrediting agencies to maintain compliance and the consideration of mandates of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA). Pharmacy Manager is a member of the Axis Health Care Team. Under the supervision of the designated Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Manager develops, implements, and oversees a medication management/therapy approach to care, ensures processes meet or exceed regulatory and industry standards and meets requirements of AXIS’ contractual relationships with accountable care organizations and other health insurance entities. Pharmacy Manager is responsible ensuring best practices are engrained in the culture within Axis Health System (AXIS). This position creates, implements, maintains and reviews policies and procedures to ensure pharmacy staff the organization’s competencies, training, pharmacy operations (design, data, records and reporting) meet or exceed all state and federal standards across all AXIS. The position identifies and provides problem-solving input, in collaboration with other AXIS leadership, ensuring the AXIS pharmacy staff maintains high levels of competency, customer service with a focus on patient experience and health outcomes. The position is cross-functional that interfaces and works collectively with Quality, Human Resources and Integrated Primary Care, Dental and Behavioral Health in the delivery of the areas of responsibility. This position is also responsible for the management, reporting and delivery of assigned outcomes in the areas of responsibility and special projects. The Pharmacy Manager provides leadership, direction, clinical oversight, individual effort and work products that respond to identified organizational needs. This position demonstrates and maintains collegial relationships with all staff including clinic staff and management.

Requirements

PhD in Pharmacy
Licensed in the State of Colorado
Minimum of one (1) year of Pharmacy Operations experience
Demonstrated skills in leadership, management and collaboration
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting
Exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Advanced public speaking and technical writing skills
Budget development experience
Ability to read and understand written materials and compose information/instruction in written form
Strong decision-making skills and the determination to see projects through to the end
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and management, as well as with outside agencies, vendors and patients in a professional, courteous and confidential manner
Contract management and negotiation experience with strong mathematical and analytical skills
Strong working knowledge in general nursing skills, competencies, licensing requirements and state statutes regarding nursing and federal requirements and restrictions in this field
Proficient in the use of office equipment, i.e., calculator, copy machine, telephone and fax machine
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel
Must regard work as confidential
Must have a current driver’s license and the ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AXIS commercial insurance agency
Ability to take on additional duties when necessary
Travel to clinic locations is required
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required at hire

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of Pharmacy Operations experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operation and management of assigned Pharmacy
Assistance in expansion and development of the Axis pharmacy program
Planning, organizing and implementation of Axis Health System’s pharmacy policies and procedures
Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, 340 B federal regulations, Axis Health System policies, Colorado State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, CMS, and NCQA mandates
Developing, implementing, and overseeing a medication management/therapy approach to care
Ensuring processes meet or exceed regulatory and industry standards and contractual requirements
Creating, implementing, maintaining and reviewing policies and procedures for pharmacy staff competencies, training, and operations
Identifying and providing problem-solving input in collaboration with AXIS leadership
Ensuring AXIS pharmacy staff maintains high levels of competency and customer service
Managing, reporting, and delivering assigned outcomes and special projects
Providing leadership, direction, clinical oversight, individual effort and work products
Demonstrating and maintaining collegial relationships with all staff, including clinic staff and management
Contract management and negotiation
Medication and vaccination ordering, stocking inventory management, storage, delivery and reporting