Pharmacy Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided: OH: Pharmacist License through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy MD: Pharmacist License through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy PA: Pharmacist License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy WV: Pharmacist License through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
• Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency program
• Completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND 1 year of experience as a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy administrator
• Three (3) years of pharmacy administrative experience
• Five (5) years of pharmacist practice experience.
• Time management skills.
• Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration, Master’s of Health Administration, Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health.
• Pharmacy Specialty Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements processes, within assigned teams, through orientation, training, and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved, and demonstrated throughout their employment.
• Develops and, with approval, implements programs, systems, and services to provide drug distribution and clinical services that meet or exceed national standards for patients.
• Formulates and refines systems used in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Directs the activities of staff, within assigned teams, and monitors performance, clarifies work expectations and promotes cooperation among individuals and groups.
• Directly supervises staff practicing in areas of primary responsibility.
• Performs personnel functions such as interviewing, hiring and performance management of direct-report employees.
• Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
• Assures that staff schedules and daily work schedules of assigned personnel are coordinated and available in a timely manner.
• Investigates and studies trends and developments in pharmacy practice; develops policies and procedures and operational manuals; introduces new products and procedures to staff within their assigned teams and responsibilities.
• Assures the development of policies, procedures and other orientation and training materials to support clinical and operational services.
• Identifies, seeks approval for and with approval implements new products, technology, and procedures to improve clinical and distribution operations.
• Works with the administrative team to determine product standards and assure compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the Department of Pharmacy; monitors budget and other financial indicators during the year. Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and improve departmental operations.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual labor, non-labor and capital budgets as requested.
• Develops, and with approval, implements systems to promote safe and effective use of pharmacy resources.
• Assists the administrative team to develop and maintain performance improvement indicators and programs to improve quality of service and optimize patient safety.
• Works to develop, implement and effectively respond to performance improvement indicators that routinely assess pharmaceutical services and promote improvement in the quality of services provided.
• Assures adequate and timely submission of data and reports for performance improvement activities.
• Establishes systems to encourage effective communication and working relationships between pharmacy employees and other healthcare professionals.
• Takes a proactive and innovative approach to problem identification and resolution.
• Maintains professional knowledge and skills by active participation in continuing education activities.
• Maintains professional society involvement (local, state and national).