Manager, Pharmacy / Specialty Pharmacy Operations

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Leads and coordinates the day to day operations of the Pharmacy Department which includes staff supervision, legal compliance and reporting, security of controlled substances, collaboration with other departments, and quality performance. Performs other related duties as required.

Maintains departmental records pertaining to personnel, continuing education, leave requests, tardiness and charting. Manages and oversees access to area which contains controlled substances; ensures that accurate records are maintained and that inventoried substances are accounted for in accordance with organizational, federal, and state requirements.

Serves as a technical resource for physicians, staff, and other allied health professionals providing information and advice regarding the field of expertise. Participates actively on hospital committees and task forces to identify and resolve problems and to ensure departmental representation in the decision-making process.

Promotes and encourages staff participation in continuing education programs and related activities. May develop and conduct in-services and educational programs for department staff and other allied health professionals in the organization.

Reporting/Data Management

Collections, organizes, and analyzes data and operational statistics to generate and provide accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Eligible for Georgia Licensure.
• Candidate is required to be licensed in Georgia prior to official start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months, if directly applicable to practice specialty.
• Four (4) years of hospital Pharmacist experience OR PG1 with two (2) years of hospital Pharmacist experience OR PG2; one (1) year of managerial experience preferred.
• Managers that are listed as the Designated Personnel for USP 797 Sterile Compounding must be Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) or must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirements

• 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
• 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
• 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
• Lifting 50 lbs max
• Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking
• Occasional sitting
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)

Environmental Factors

• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and work tasks.
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
• Blood-borne pathogen exposure
• Bio-hazardous waste
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
• Communicable diseases
• Electrical shock
• Fluoride
• Hot/Cold Temperatures
• Indoor/Outdoor conditions
• Latex
• Lighting
• Patient care/handling injuries
• Radiation
• Shift work
• Travel may be required
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators