Manager Pharmacy Clin Operations

About the role

The Pharmacy Operations Clinical Manager provides managerial support to the Director of Pharmacy and other Pharmacy Department Leadership through day-to-day departmental leadership and coordination of pharmacy workflow. This position is responsible for creating a patient and customer focused department in support of the delivery of exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises Pharmacy operations including responsibility for formulating and implementing institutional policy and practice at the department level, and overseeing day to day operations and workflow of the pharmacy department.
• Aids in the planning, development, organization, operation, and evaluation of pharmacy services; assesses and changes pharmacy operations in coordination with the pharmacy management team.
• Aids in maintaining appropriate information systems to optimize pharmacy workflow.
• Affirms pharmacy staff development, new employee orientation, and ongoing training in the pharmacy in coordination with other pharmacy managers.
• Affirms compliance with pharmacy laws and provides staff guidance when appropriate in regards to regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and USP 797, and participates in quality assurance activities to evaluate and maintain safe medication practices.
• Affirms compliance with departmental productivity targets and assists with staffing proposals.
• Directs the preparation of written or oral reports at shift change to communicate incomplete assignments and potential patient safety concerns to ensure continuity of medication therapy and assure that patient charges and credits are processed in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with the Information Systems Pharmacist on operational activities related to informatics, order entry systems and automated dispensing cabinets.

Qualifications

• B.S. or PharmD. Degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy – Required.
• 4 years’ experience as a hospital pharmacist – Required.
• Applicable State Pharmacy License - Required.
• Consultant License (if applicable per state) – Required.
• ASHP accredited residency or advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MS) – Preferred.