Manager-Hospital Pharmacy Operations

Overview

Mercy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Hospital Pharmacy Operations Manager to oversee pharmacy operations and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant pharmaceutical care. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, this role is responsible for managing assigned areas, supporting departmental policies and procedures, and providing leadership to pharmacy staff to ensure accountability and excellence in patient care. A sign-on bonus of $20,000 is offered.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

• Leadership & Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of departmental goals aligned with Mercy's strategic plan and mission. Support innovations in pharmacy practice as outlined by the Director of Pharmacy. Supervise and consult with staff to ensure high standards of patient care and professional accountability.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure pharmacy practices align with current research and professional standards. Maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations, including DEA, OSHA, State Boards of Pharmacy and Health. Oversee controlled substance inventory, including annual audits.
• Operations & Communication: Develop and implement policies and procedures that support pharmaceutical services across all care settings. Participate in weekly pharmacy management meetings and lead bi-weekly staff meetings to promote communication and collaboration. Identify opportunities to exceed patient and customer expectations through service innovation.
• Financial Management: Contribute to budget planning and provide input during the preparation process. Manage operational budgets and ensure fiscal compliance throughout the year. Generate strategic options to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Education: Requires a Bachelor's Degree
• Licensure: Requires a current pharmacist license from applicable State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: At least five years of demonstrated hospital clinical experiences or completed ASHP Hospital Pharmacy Residency.
• Certifications:
• Other: Manager will have the following skills:
  1) well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
  2) well developed writing skills sufficient to design comprehensive and concise reports and proposals;
  3) skill in developing and effectively delivering oral presentations;
  4) general knowledge of data processing operations sufficient to ensure the development of programs specifications for data input, data retrieval and report preparation;
  5) skill in effectively applying counseling techniques in the resolution of staff conflict; and
  6) skill in identifying and recommending training needs of staff. Knowledge of the skill to direct all activities of assigned departments, to include:
  1) supervising the development and implementation of quality control procedures as directed;
  2) supervising a multi-disciplinary team as directed; and
  3) supervising the development, implementation, and promotion of new programs as directed.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.