Pharmacy Operations Manager

Worker Type

Regular

Oversees the operations of pharmacy departments and is responsible for the department’s professional and administrative components. Ensures quality pharmaceutical services are provided according to accreditation and professional standards. Oversees day-to-day pharmacy operations and manages staff.

• Develops and implements quality improvement activities and ensures compliance with patient care and medication practice standards. Continuously assesses and improves the performance of pharmacy services provides.
• Provides direct supervision of pharmacy staff in order to provide safe and effective pharmacy services.
• Implements and enforces policies relevant to the operation of the department.
• Assists in planning and implementing new concepts in drug distribution and control in accordance with established hospital policy and accepted standards of proper pharmacy practice.
• Coordinates department’s activities with those of other departments; and coordinates with other management staff in establishing checks and quality controls to ensure quality of care.
• Compiles reports and special studies as arranged or as specifically requested; keeps informed on developments and trends inside and outside the hospital that relate to assigned functions.
• Acts as a consultant to support services and ancillary departments. Serves as a resource to the pharmacy staff.
• Leads staff members in the pharmacy by assigning work tasks, supervising, evaluating, hiring, disciplinary action, training, and scheduling work shifts for all employees.
• Recruits, interviews, promotes, disciplines, and terminates pharmacy staff. Sets performance standards and goals for direct reports and the department. Evaluates and counsels staff on their performance.
• Monitors workload statistics to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents, as applicable.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Pharmacy degree (Pharm.
  
  D; Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an accredited school of pharmacy

• Two years' experience as a Pharmacist, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Resuscitation Certification Requirement:
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

• Pharmacist, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

• Pharmacist - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

• Pharmacist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Day Shift (United States of America)

Employee

Pharmacy

40

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options
  : our voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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