PHARMACY MANAGER

The Pharmacy (Director) Manager position reports to the Deputy Director of DAC Pharmacy Services and is responsible for managing professional and legal pharmacy practices, efficient and cost-effective programs and accountability measures statewide for The Department of Adult Correction (DAC) Pharmacy Services. This position manages the outpatient and inpatient dispensing operations, clinical services, infusion programs, on-call systems and warehouse operation for the DAC Pharmacy Services.  This position is located at Apex Central Pharmacy in Apex, NC which serves 55 prison facilities statewide.  This facility operates with automated dispensing equipment and produces a high-volume output daily.  

The DAC Pharmacy Services Pharmacy (Director) Manager is responsible to:

* Develop, implement, and monitor pharmacy systems, procedures, policies, quality assurance programs, and technological advancements to ensure optimal patient care statewide.
* Develop, implement, and monitor short- and long-range goals and objectives that are consistent with DAC's mission and vision.
* Develop and maintain financial and inventory control systems for pharmacy expenditures and operational costs per DAC Fiscal Policies and Procedures and determine resource needs and establish priorities.
* Manage staff including warehouse employees, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technician supervisors, pharmacists, clinical pharmacists, and pharmacist supervisors.
* Provide clinical oversight to the Central Prison Healthcare Complex Pharmacy and North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women Pharmacy.
* Manage the performance management system, staff development and training, and human resources responsibilities.
* Ensure that all operations are in compliance with applicable DAC Policies and Procedures, and Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, and NC Board of Pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.  

About DAC Pharmacy Services:

The mission of DAC Pharmacy Services is to provide quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Services include dispensing and distributing medications to all statewide correctional facilities; developing and monitoring mechanisms for the control and accountability of pharmaceutical products at the facility level; processing and determining therapeutic appropriateness of provider medication orders and utilization review requests; providing drug information and literature research for the healthcare professionals; partnering with providers to monitor the effects of medications and to educate offenders concerning their disease state; and monitoring and tracking costs and trends for managing resources. All pharmacy services are performed in adherence with DAC Policies and Procedures, State and Federal laws, and the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy that governs pharmacy practice.

 

NC Department of Adult Correction (DAC):

The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws.  This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision.  Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

 

 The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

 

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess

ALL of the following:

 

* Knowledge of principles and/or practices of professional pharmacy.
* Knowledge of trends, current technology, and/or standards of pharmacy practice.
* Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage systems.
* Demonstrated ability to prepare reports, proposals, and policies/procedures and effectively communicate and present information.
* Documented ability to schedule, assign, and prioritize work of others, and develop training programs.

Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina and two years of experience as a licensed Pharmacist.The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

 

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

 

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.   

* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
* If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
* If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:  Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
* The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.  Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status.  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

 

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kelly Snead @ kelly.snead@dac.nc.gov or 984-255-6027.

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