Pharmacy Operations Manager - Evening and Night Shift

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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Pharmacy Inpt Ops Director

Leads the pharmacy team in the coordination, monitoring, and supervision of pharmacy services. This includes human resources, medication systems, and pharmaceutical care to ensure the provision of quality patient focused care that meets all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Plans and develops customer focused pharmacy systems and services for specific area to meet the changing needs of the medical enterprise.

Works with administrative team and staff to constantly innovate the method for delivery of quality cost effective pharmacy services. Manages and develops staff members to ensure competency and growth of staff. Manages budget including volumes, drug and personnel expense for a specific area.

The Evening and Night Shift Pharmacy Operations Manager at Vanderbilt University Hospital is responsible for oversight of evening and night shift pharmacy operations in Central Pharmacy, Sterile Products, and the OR and works collaboratively with the pharmacy operations managers of those defined areas to ensure continuity of service in our 24-hour operations.

• Coordinates, monitors, and manages pharmacy operations while maintaining all safety and compliance regulations.
• Effectively coordinates departmental resources and actively participates in stewardship and cost control initiatives.
• Effectively manages human resources and creates an environment that enhances morale and facilitates teamwork.
• Manages pharmacy systems and operations to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Ensures the delivery of outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Pharmacy Program Management (Advanced)
• Leadership (Intermediate)
• Compliance (Intermediate)
• Operations Planning (Intermediate)
• People Management (Intermediate)
• Business Results (Novice)
• Quality Management (Novice)

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

• Organizational Impact:
  Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of work:
  Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.
• Team Interaction:
  Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.

• Supporting Colleagues:
  Develops Self and Others;
  Builds and Maintains Relationships;
  Communicates Effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  Serves Others with Compassion;
  Solves Complex Problems;
  Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  Performs Excellent Work;
  Ensures Continuous Improvement;
  Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  Demonstrates Accountability;
  Stewards Organizational Resources;
  Makes Data Driven Decisions.
• Fostering Innovation:
  Generates New Ideas;
  Applies Technology;
  Adapts to Change.

• Certifications: LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: 2 years
• Education: Bachelor’s (Required)

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.