Pharmacy Manager

Job Description

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts
  • Life and disability insurance and more

Job Summary 

The Manager, Pharmacy oversees the daily operations of the inpatient pharmacy. This role ensures the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients while leading a dedicated team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The Manager collaborates with healthcare professionals across the facility to promote optimal medication use and patient outcomes. 

Essential Functions

• Oversees all aspects of inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards.
• Supervises and mentors pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment to enhance professional development and team performance.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective pharmaceutical care plans, ensuring appropriate medication therapy management.
• Establishes and maintains quality control measures, monitors medication use, and implements corrective actions as needed to ensure patient safety and achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
• Develops, reviews, and enforces pharmacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
• Assists in the preparation and management of the pharmacy budget, promoting cost-effective medication use and efficient resource allocation.
• Provides ongoing education and training to pharmacy staff and healthcare providers on medication management, safety practices, and new developments in pharmaceutical care.
• Leads performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing pharmacy services and improving patient care outcomes, including participation in multidisciplinary committees and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required or
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required
• Other Pharmacy residency training (PGY1 or PGY2) preferred
• 4-6 years of experience as a hospital pharmacist required
• 2-4 years of progressive management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication therapy management, and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills to effectively manage and motivate pharmacy staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to ensure efficient and compliant pharmacy operations.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist required
• BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialty preferred

To Apply, please email Cathy_casey@chs.net

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