Pharmacy Manager, Oncology Operations

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES

• 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.
• Affirms 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.
• 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).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.