Pharmacy Manager

Thank you for considering a career at Bon SecoursScheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift: Days (United States of America)Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Pharmacy Operations Manager is responsible for the operational compliance with federal and state rules and regulations surrounding pharmacy practice and tactical implementation of pharmacy initiatives. Oversight responsibilities of the pharmacy manager may entail retail, infusion services, hospital or other pharmacy services. This functional leader is responsible for managing and leading pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other support staff who provide patient care or supportive services for respective areas of oversight. The leader partners with site nursing, medical, and administration leaders to optimize patient care through pharmacy services and ensures appropriate drug storage, preparation, and patient monitoring to meet the needs of patients. Finally, the manager will lead and manage pharmacy patient care services and operations, medication use outcomes, projects, and human resource management. All responsibilities are accomplished in collaboration with the director of pharmacy or system-level pharmacy leadership team in coordination with the site-specific leadership team. Essential Job Functions Provides management and oversight of pharmacy related activities within the department and supportive of system-level initiatives involving change and support for pharmaceutical care across the hospital.Develops and supports initiatives to manage pharmacy operating budget and institute operational initiatives to implement cost containment strategies that benefit the organization.Promote and enhance pharmacy care by providing leadership and support to patient care and quality initiatives in acute and non-acute areas (clinical activities, Meds-to-Beds, dosing services). This may entail leading or participating in committees.Selects, trains, orients, and assigns department staff to schedules. Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance, and initiates recommendations for personnel actions.Assesses and standardizes medication dispensing practices and pharmacy workflows and encourages team member growth and development. Staff oversight and ensuring workforce is trained for drug distribution and clinical services.Develops and establishes operation and clinical procedures consistent with accrediting bodies, as well as state and federal rules overseeing pharmacy practice. Establishes policies to ensure adequate execution; appraises and evaluates subordinate and system performance regularly.Collaborates with IT and supply chain across organization to support safe, standard, and effective medication usage and practices and works to ensure staff are trained on new systems or procedures.Partners with Director on financial planning, budgeting, and capital projects.Participates in the education of pharmacy students and residents as applicable.This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.Licensing/CertificationPharmacist Licensure - State Board of Pharmacy requiredEducationGraduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)Advanced pharmacy degree - Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)Work Experience3 years of experience in a progressive hospital or healthcare system pharmacy leadership role preferredTrainingNoneLanguageNonePatient PopulationDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay have periods of constant interruptionsGeneral office environmentRequired to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditionsLong-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travelPhysical RequirementsLifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 0%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 0%Stoop/Kneel 0%Crawling 0%Climbing 0%Balance 0%Bending 0%Sitting 34-66%Walking 1-33%Standing 1-33%Additional Physical Requirements/HazardsManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Repetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityHazardsNoneSkillsPrescriptionsMedical PrescriptionsPatient medicationsDispensing PrescriptionsPerformance ImprovementLeadershipMentorshipTraining EmployeesPeople LeadershipPeople ManagementActive ListeningVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProfessional JudgementTime ManagementCreativityTeamworkClinical KnowledgeChange ManagementProject ManagementPharmacy LawPharmacy OperationsQuality MonitoringClinical PharmacyBudgetingPharmacy ComplianceBon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.Department: Service Line Leadership - Market - Hampton RoadsIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.