Pharmacy Operations Manager

BMC Software•Boston, MA

8d•$109,000 - $158,000

About The Position

The Pharmacy Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy department. In addition, the Pharmacy Operations Manager provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist as needed. This position will assist the Director of Pharmacy to assure all legal, regulatory and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of Boston Medical Center Health System and the client/hospital. Position: Operations Manager Department: Pharmacy Schedule: Full Time

Requirements

Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE and at least 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience or administrative residency; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current license to practice Pharmacy in the state of MA or will be licensed by the hire date and will maintain all required CE required by the state of MA.
Proficiency in age specific therapies for hospital patients Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric
Ability to remain customer-focused and diplomatic at all times.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Supervise pharmacists and pharmacy supportive personnel (Includes dotted line supervision of Pharmacy Technicians.
Maintain schedules for staff
Oversee training for central pharmacists, new hires and pharmacist shift responsibilities
Arrange/conduct hospital and pharmacy orientation for new hires.
Develop and implement a training and competency program for all staff and maintain records of those completed competencies
Participate in the hospital P&T committee as directed by the Director of Pharmacy
Participate in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care
Participate and direct pharmacy quality activities
Contribute to the medication safety program through medication incident reviews, proactive reporting, participating in committee presentations and action planning
Establishing standards and training for sterile product preparation in compliance with USP 795/797/800 nonsterile and sterile preparation standards, including annual review of master formulation records
Participates in precepting residents during administration rotations and actively contributes to project development and oversight
Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs
Maintains all required training and education per department requirements.
Assist in the development and maintenance of information systems and other technology applications within the Pharmacy
Aids in supervising the technician purchaser in the procurement of medications and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Steward Health Care best demonstrated practices
Works collaboratively with the purchasing team, locally and at the corporate level, to ensure inventory control
Assure adequate control and documentation of controlled substances o Includes Power of Attorney to order Schedule II-IV drugs
Meet or exceed all Accreditation Bodies (TJC, DNV, CMS, BOP) standards related to pharmacy
Participate in the process for patient and department charges, and that they are accurately and timely posted to accounts
Supervise all drug storage areas in accordance with legal and best demonstrated practice
Oversee preparation and delivery of medication throughout the hospital
Assist the Director with the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program.
Reconcile financial information and communicate on a timely basis
In case of a prolonged absence of the Director of Pharmacy will serve as the Pharmacist-In-Charge
Perform as staff pharmacist as needed.
Maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy at all times
Provide in-services to staff and hospital professional staff
Monitor acquisition and renewal of all pharmacy licenses and permits and staff licenses
Perform MUE and report results in committee meetings