Pharmacy Manager - and Relo

Pharmacy Manager - Sign On and Relo Included

Pay Range: $82.78 - $116.13

$25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire!

This position is responsible for the provision of patient care as well as supervisory and managerial responsibilities related to the day-to-day operation of pharmacy services at the Ethel Lund Medical Clinic. The primary purpose of pharmacy services is to assure efficacious, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy and appropriate outcomes in the use of drugs and medicines; to procure, store, prepare and distribute medications according to Federal and State laws;

to provide patient and staff drug information, counseling, and education; to evaluate and maintain an appropriate drug inventory and to participate in quality improvement activities.

This position ensures that the pharmacy department provides optimal services; meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements; and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes, and standards of our organization. The performance of this department has a direct and significant impact on the health care delivered by the Consortium and to individual patients.

The pharmacy manager promotes the provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care services to our patients while addressing workload and demands, making decisions regarding personnel management, staffing, conflict resolution, formulary management, quality assurance, and operational compliance with federal and state laws and Joint Commission medication management standards. The role also involves maintaining records required by the State Board of Pharmacy, the Federal Controlled Substance Act, and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

• Verify all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reactions, lab value abnormalities and follow-up by screening patient’s chart. Resolve any concerns or questions with prescriber prior to dispensing.
• Provides anticoagulation monitoring service as described in collaborative practice agreement.
• Prepare prescription orders both written and electronic, in a timely manner, maintaining all required record keeping and documentation.
• Advise patients clearly and accurately regarding their medications and appropriate outcomes and verify patient understanding. Manage medication therapy for selected patients ensuring appropriateness of drug therapy.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Plans, schedules, assigns, directs and evaluates work of pharmacy personnel; ensures adequate training of employees and that staff carries out program responsibilities.
• Responsible for recruiting and hiring technicians and pharmacists.
• Formulate and evaluate drug utilization reviews; member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; identify and problem‑solve trouble areas; report medication errors and adverse drug reactions to Medical Director and Pharmacy Director; participate in quality control and improvement activities.
• Assist director in planning and executing all pharmacy services.
• Supervise requisition and maintenance of drugs and supplies; maintain inventory at appropriate levels; select appropriate drugs and vaccines per formulary; assure availability, preparation and control of medications.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Responsibility and authority to hire, train, evaluate and discipline subordinates; distinguish from a lead person who assigns and checks work, trains, and schedules subordinates on a daily basis.
• Staff Pharmacists
• Pharmacy Technicians

• This position requires handling of hazardous substances.
• This position requires standing for extended periods of time, usually 8 hours.
• This position requires walking to patient care areas throughout the building.
• This position requires lifting 30 lbs. boxes.
• There is potential for exposure to infectious patients or materials.
• There is potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• There is potential for musculoskeletal injuries.
• There is potential for harm from burglary or robbery.