MGR PHARMACY

Position Summary

The pharmacy manager - operations assists the Director of Pharmacy in managing and coordinating, through supervisory personnel, all aspects of pharmacy operations, including managing and mentoring staff, developing and enforcing policies and procedures, assisting with project management, preparing and maintaining accreditation, and accounting for the pharmacy’s overall financial results. As a key leader within the hospital, the manager of operations oversees all drug distribution and usage in the facility while collaborating with customers, hospital staff, medical staff, and hospital administration. The manager of operations is also responsible for leading clinical pharmacy programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operation of the pharmacy.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Pharmacy in their absence.
• Establishes master staffing plan for pharmacists and directs the Supervising Hospital Pharmacists in its implementation.
• Maintains detailed reporting systems for the day-to-day operation of all pharmacy.
• Coordinates and informs the Director of Pharmacy and staff of all pertinent activities, issues, and expectations.
• Affords assistance in developing operational systems and procedures that are in accordance with Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals and State Hospital Codes.
• Affords assistance in the selection of drug products and the development of protocols.
• Supervises the inventory control, storage, and preparation of unit dosage procedures.
• Affords assistance in the financial management of the pharmacy department.
• Fulfills departmental personnel management responsibilities including employee selection, counseling, and periodic performance evaluations.
• Maintains outstanding skills as a clinical pharmacy practitioner.
• Coordinates and supervises all activities involving clinical pharmacists.
• Supervises the scheduling of clinical pharmacists.
• Ensures clinical pharmacists coordinate and develop regular in-service training programs for pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.
• Monitors, develops, and evaluates clinical activities provided by all pharmacy staff with an emphasis on pharmaceutical care concepts.
• May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.
• Oversees and evaluates the clinical intervention program data.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Completion of an ASHP accredited residency
• Minimum Experience: Five (5+) years of experience as a hospital pharmacist, one (1) of which must have been at the supervisory level
• Licensure Requirement: Valid license and current registration as a pharmacist issued by the state of Tennessee