Manager Pharmacy Operations
The posted compensation range of $72.03 - $104.45 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
While supporting the goals and objectives of the hospital and upholding the ethics of the profession of pharmacy, the Manager of Pharmacy Operations is responsible for managing the pharmacy operations. This includes implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures, supervision and training of staff, inventory management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The Manager of Pharmacy Operations will report to the Director of Pharmacy, Market Director of Pharmacy, or Region VP.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of pharmacy operations and shares clinical initiatives responsibility with Clinical Pharmacy Manager if applicable.
- Assists in performance evaluation and competency assessment of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
- Contributes to formulary management and works with health care providers to ensure formulary compliance.
- Participates in Strategic and Operational Planning activities and the development of the Pharmacy Department’s annual budget.
- Educates, mentors, and evaluates pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to develop and improve skills necessary for providing pharmaceutical care.
- Collaborates with health care providers to individualize medication therapies to promote safe, efficacious, and cost-effective patient care following best practices and evidence-based guidelines.
- Develops and provides educational programs, learning modules, and knowledge assessment tools.
- Actively participates in medical staff and service line meetings to meet patient care needs.
- Educates other health care professionals regarding medications to promote optimal patient care via in-services, educational programs, face-to-face interactions, etc.
- Provides technical support for automated dispensing machines, carousel technology for automated medication inventory storage, and other pharmacy computer systems.
- Effectively and proactively intervenes in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.
- Supervises the purchasing, storing, preparation, and dispensing of all medications and parenteral products in compliance with state, federal (340B), USP Chapter and guidelines, department policies, and manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Trains and participates with Disaster Team drills and real-event responses as assigned.
- Maintains appropriate controlled substance records.
- Works with the Pharmacy Director/VP to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all controlled substance diversion prevention and monitoring standards.
- Participate in controlled substance reviews and audits.
- Prioritizes work and leads others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure.
- Identifies areas for improved efficiency.
- Assists in implementation of process changes.
- Supervises and assists pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively.
- Works with the Director of Pharmacy/VP and Pharmacy Clinical Manager, if applicable to establish, implement, and monitor pharmacy goals and objectives.
- Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Responsible for managing the drug formulary by ensuring operational and inventory efficient processes are in place and are followed.
- Maintains a positive leadership role within the department.
- Responsible for the development and review of pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Has oversight of staff schedules.
- Ensures compliance with hazardous waste guidelines.
- Keeps abreast of all laws, regulations, and practice site policies regarding hospital pharmacy practice and represents the institution in working with regulatory agencies to facilitate required changes.
- This position may serve as the Residency Program Director as applicable.
- Is on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, as required.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required
- Minimum of 2 years of recent pharmacy (or similar) work experience
- Minimum of 1 year in a leadership position or pharmacy residency completed or supplemental Masters Degree (MBA, MS, MHA, etc) preferred
Required Licensure
- WSDOH Pharmacist License active and in good standing
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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