Manager-Hospital Pharmacy Operations

This position is responsible for performing the management functions of strategic marketing, financial planning, organizational awareness and planning, employee development, decision input, professional and technical expertise in setting objectives, and planning and directing activities of assigned areas of responsibility.

Manage assigned areas of responsibility, support the department policies, protocols, and procedures, consult and supervise the staff to insure responsibility and accountability for patient care and personnel through effective leadership as directed by the Director of Pharmacy.
1.1 Contribute to developing departmental goals and objectives which tie to the strategic plan and mission of the organization and supports innovations in pharmacy as outlined by the Director of Pharmacy.
1.2 Manage or consult to insure the standards for pharmacy practice are consistent with recent research findings and recognized professional standards and that the staff comply with yearly registration requirements or as required regulating authority.
1.3 Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures which guide and support the delivery of pharmaceutical services to patients in all settings.
1.4 Participates in weekly pharmacy management meetings in order to promote open communication and cooperative and collaborative working conditions across all pharmacy care areas, assuring that pharmaceutical services are consistent throughout the institution. Conducts bi-weekly staff meetings to instruct the staff and provide timely information.
1.5 Compliance with all Federal and State governmental agencies and board requirements, regulations, laws, and directives pertaining to all pharmacy practice settings to include;
State Board of Pharmacy, State Board of Health, DEA, OBNDD, and OSHA. Responsible for the CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INVENTORY to include required yearly inventory.
1.6 Identifies in ways to structure services and products which deliver more than the customer/patient expects.
1.7 Contributes and manages the financial and operational nuances of the facility and generates strategic options, new approaches and possibilities to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of the facility.
1.8 Prepare input during the budget preparation process.
1.9 Manages the budget for compliance during the fiscal year.

Manages department supervisors and staff to assure the integration of the departmental services with the organization's primary functions and to coordinate and integrate services within the department and with other departments. Maintains organizational awareness and planning.
2.1 Actively seeks information that pertains to the overall functioning of areas of responsibility within pharmacy services with regards to pharmacy programs. Maintains an awareness of the inter-relationships among activities in an area or project, careful to manage work assignments and resource allocations.
2.2 Meets bi-weekly with the pharmacy staff to provide inservice, competency education and to provide updates on pharmacy services.
2.3 On an annual basis, reviews with the Director the implementation and evaluation of the staff programs, goals, process improvement programs, and C.E. as they relate to areas of responsibility. Makes suggestions regarding programs/services as they relate to areas of responsibilitiy.
2.4 Contributes to the development and evaluation of hospital policies and procedures, providing pharmacy input and participates in selecting outside sources for needed services.
2.5 Actively participates on hospital committees as assigned, maintaining open communication and harmonious working relationships.
2.6 Insures all medication areas are inspected monthly by assigning, monitoring, and recording staff personnel for all medication in the hospital as directed by the Director.
2.7 Contributes leadership and direction to the acquisition, control, storage, monitoring, management, security, utilization, and patient/hospital staff education of all legend substances, drugs, and OTC medications used in the health care system.
2.8 Delegates and states clearly…