Pharmacy Manager

About the role

This position is eligible for a commencement bonus of $10,000, with 50% payable at or around the hire date and the remaining 50% payable after six (6) months of continuous employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the clinical activities of the department to ensure that quality services are provided in accordance with good clinical pharmacy practice guidelines, recommending agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure the highest quality and consistent clinical care.
• Ensures that the department activities meet state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Promotes and maximizes the involvement of staff pharmacists in the provision of clinical pharmacy services including patient drug therapy monitoring, medication history /reconciliation, drug information to medical and nursing staff, and participation in in-service training and patient education programs.
• Performs duties of a Clinical Pharmacist as required.
• Encourages and promotes all staff to practice at the top of their scope of practice in alignment with the departmental goals and objectives.
• Participates in achieving the goals for the hospital and the pharmacy department through collaboration with the other members of the pharmacy administrative team and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Provides accurate and comprehensive drug information to other healthcare professionals, Pharmacy staff and patients.
• Leads departmental goal setting process and provides roadmap for accomplishing goals.
• Makes decisions regarding departmental budgeting and financial management.
• Monitors department productivity, ensuring operational challenges are addressed timely.
• Reviews financial reports and develops and implements corrective action plans to address unfavorable variances.
• Monitors 340B program compliance and savings impact.
• Reviews and approves billing statements from vendors according to established protocol.
• Provides opportunities for career development, role expansion, and cross-training.
• Monitors department training and orientation plans, ensuring staff meets competency requirements and participates in appropriate education and training programs.
• Responds timely to alleged violations of policies, procedures, regulations and standards of conduct by evaluating or initiating investigative procedures.
• Ensures staff maintains current and appropriate professional credentials.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Certification: Valid New Hampshire State Pharmacist license.
• Licensure: Valid New Hampshire State Pharmacist License.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from an accredited course provider, for participation in Code Blue situations.

Qualifications

• Job knowledge: Thorough knowledge of in-patient hospital pharmacy operations, clinical pharmacy knowledge, State and Federal Controlled Substances Acts, and regulatory compliance.
• Communication: Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; listens and obtains clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cultural competency: Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values; follows policies and procedures; supports organization goals and values; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; takes responsibility for own actions; responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate persons with an alternate plan; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules staff and their tasks.
• Quality Management: Explores ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Skills

• Job knowledge: Thorough knowledge of in-patient hospital pharmacy operations, clinical pharmacy knowledge, State and Federal Controlled Substances Acts, and regulatory compliance.
• Exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments within the profession.
• Maintains confidentiality per policy and regulations.
• Communication: Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; listens and obtains clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cultural competency: Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values; follows policies and procedures; supports organization goals and values; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; takes responsibility for own actions; responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate persons with an alternate plan; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules staff and their tasks.
• Quality Management: Explores ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Benefits

North Country Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is available on a day shift schedule, with one weekend a month.