Inpatient Pharmacy Manager

Melissa Memorial; Colorado; On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Melissa Memorial Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Manager to lead the hospital's pharmacy operations in Holyoke, CO. The role combines clinical pharmacy oversight with department management and staff coordination in the hospital setting.

The position offers a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Licensure, immunization certs, and sterile compounding credentials are required or achievable within a specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy licensure in the practicing state is required.
• Immunization certification and/or licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Sterile compounding certification preferred; must be achievable within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with medical and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective drug therapy.
• Provide medication reconciliation at admission and discharge.
• Counsel patients on new medications upon discharge.
• Verify medication orders and maintain compliance with USP standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy license (state)

Immunization certification

Sterile compounding certification

Tools

Medication management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inpatient Pharmacy Manager# Inpatient Pharmacy ManagerHot JobMelissa Memorial Hospital - HOLYOKE, CO 80734## OverviewSalary Range$125,000.00 - $165,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelMedical Doctorate (MD)CategoryHealth Care## Description**\\*Sign-on bonus\\*****\\*Relocation Assistance\\*****CULTURE:** The position provides pharmaceutical care and pharmacy department management in the hospital setting and staffing support in the retail setting. Responsible for the accurate dispensing of prescription medication from the retail pharmacy and supply medications for the secure and proper storage and for their distribution throughout the hospital. Also, to ensure quality and safety of the use of medicines and maintaining records according to state and federal regulations in the hospital setting. Oversees the activities of the pharmacy technicians, coordinates workflow and verifies all medication orders. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and disease state of the patients being served. Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice.**ROLE REQUIREMENTS:*** Liaising with the medical staff and nursing staff to ensure the safe, effective, and economic delivery of drug treatment.* Providing medication reconciliation for patients upon admission and discharge to ensure accurate and current medication lists for patients. Provide patient counseling on new medications upon discharge to guarantee understanding and proper instructions.* Be knowledgeable in state, federal, and local regulations, to be in compliance with such, in the event of a survey or board inspection in the hospital setting.* To verify medication orders for appropriateness, to check lab values when necessary, and to suggest changes to the prescribers for the safety of the patient.* To be the compounding delegate which might include compounding and/or check chemotherapy agents and maintain the compounding areas assuring clean and sanitary rooms in compliance with USP 797 and 800 standards.* To perform all tasks associated with the hospital pharmacy including, but not limited to, billing, inventory, restocking, computer data entry of drug information, and familiarity of the ADC.* To be knowledgeable with the 340b program, Macro Helix, and the auditing of 340b eligible patients.* To assist the retail pharmacy manager with filling in as a staff pharmacist in their absence.**WAYS YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE:*** Support MMH vision and mission.* Maintain confidentiality of all work information.* Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment.* Exhibit courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.* Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.* Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.* Report any compliance issues as designated in the MMH Compliance Program.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS:****MINIMUM*** Requires pharmacy licensure in the state of practice and a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.* Pharmacy licensure. Immunization certification and/or licensure (if state requires) in state of practice required within 6 months of hire.* Sterile compounding certification preferable. Must be able to acquire sterile compounding certification within 3 months of hire date* Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts. Must be able to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer questions posed by patients.* Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, and Microsoft applications.*\"This position will remain open until filled; however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.\"***WHY WORK AT MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?**At Melissa Memorial Hospital, we’re a family not just a healthcare provider serving patients, staff, and community with care and inclusion. Here’s why you’ll thrive here:* **Core Values**: Integrity, Passion, Service, Collaboration, Ownership, Courage drive us.* **Mission**: “Compassionate care, nurturing trust.”, **Tagline**: “Seek Health. Live Well.”* **Eastern Plains Heart**: A tight-knit team delivering impactful care.* **Balance**: Work-life support plus the tools to excel in your current role and help you grow!**WHAT WE OFFER:*** 100% Employer paid Medical (Employee Only)* Dental and Vision insurance* Retirement Plans, with up to 3% employer match* Voluntary Group Benefits* Employee Assistance Program* Gym Membership Discount* PTO, Paid Sick Time* Continuing Education Benefits* FSA* MASA Insurance* Eligibility for Student Loan Repayment**MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL:**Melissa Memorial Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital, located in Holyoke, Colorado. While being “rural” we are equipped for any situation. It is a model rural hospital with 1 operating room, surgical procedure room, 4 bay emergency room, and radiology including 64-slice CT scanner and mammography, MRI, ECHO, and Nuclear Medicine, along with other ancillary services. The hospital is co-located with a family practice clinic and retail pharmacy services. Other services include chemotherapy, general & orthopedic surgery, podiatry, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, progressive rehab services, and wound care. MMH operates a full-time EMS service and maintains a 24/7 AirLife Helicopter base.**THE COMMUNITY:**Holyoke is home to the Holyoke Dragons and is truly a “City of Pride and Progress.” Holyoke offers:From different coffee shops to different ethnic flavors, to a quick bite, the sweet small town of Holyoke has a handful of different restaurant options to choose from.Holyoke is based in Phillips County where there are four different rural towns in the county with two schools in the county. Holyoke, Amherst. Paoli, and Haxtun are all within the same county. Holyoke homes a historical museum with different artifacts of what has built Holyoke today. You will see the fields turn different colors throughout different seasons. Your wheat, corn, alfalfa, are some of the few cultivating growths that you will see around your area! If you enjoy hunting, there are plenty of opportunities for a good catch. You will discover that you can see the most beautiful sunsets and the clearest starry nights out in the rural areas. Come take a look at our beautiful little town in the Northeastern corner of Colorado.Click here for a List of Things to Do in Holyoke*Melissa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*