Pharmacy Manager

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

Develop and maintain policies and procedures for medication management practices that comply with applicable regulatory standards (for example, sterile compounding/ USP guidelines; security and storage of controlled substances/ Board of Pharmacy rules; pharmacist’s coverage when the department is closed/ CMS COP).
·         Maintain, implement, and monitor clinical pharmacy services (for example, antibiotic and other drug regimen reviews, multidisciplinary rounds, pharmacokinetic consults, medication reconciliation, patient education).

·         Lead a productive and viable Pharmacy Department to support patient care services:

o    Manage the daily operation of the hospital Pharmacy and perform duties of other staff members as needed.

o   Coach, motivate, direct, and evaluate staff.

o   Interface with other services and departments in providing pharmaceutical services.

Coordinates implementation of specific action plans at the departmental level aimed at meeting annual priority goals, metrics and objectives that align with the WCHC strategic plan.
Promotes customer satisfaction through response to customer perceptions of services provided in a professional and constructive manner. Ensures departmental culture is responsive to patients, families and employees.
·         Prepare and manage pharmacy departmental budget.

·         Provide counsel, where requested, to other leaders, providers, and staff on matters related to medication management.

Conduct inventories of controlled substances annually or more often, as required by applicable regulations.
Maintain a billing and pricing procedure for the pharmacy and provide support for updates of the pharmacy chargemaster.
·          Provide orientation for new pharmacy staff members; develop inservice education programs based on staff needs; oversee the externship experiences of pharmacy students and interns.

·         Seek opportunities for improvement, growth, and change; maintain a strong emphasis on results.

·         Display willingness to confront and resolve problems and conflict situations. Attend all required educational programs and participate in supervisory employee education and training programs.

·         Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies

·         Display and promote company values

·         Regular attendance

·         Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Ability to perform duties and responsibilities promptly and consistently with little direct supervision in planning and organizing his/her work.

·         Able to select, train, coach, motivate, direct, evaluate, and discipline staff.

·         Knowledgeable regarding hospital pharmacy practice and management.

·         Capable of performing clinical pharmacist duties as needed.

·         Strong analytical and communication skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

·         Pharm.D. or B.S. from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy, is required. Current licensure as a pharmacist, by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, is required.

·         ASHP-accredited residency in clinical/ hospital pharmacy, or equivalent experience, is required.

·         Minimum three years of hospital pharmacy practice experience, including one in a supervisory capacity, is desirable.

·         BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of hire