Manager of Pharmacy Operations

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Manager of Pharmacy Operations to provide leadership to the Director of Pharmacy and department leadership, coordinating daily workflow and supervising staff to maintain productivity.

You will attract and develop a capable team through recruiting and interviewing, ensure patient- and customer-centered care, and oversee policy implementation, training, and compliance with Joint Commission, USP 797, and safety goals.

Qualifications

• BS or PharmD required.
• 4 years hospital pharmacist experience required.
• ASHP accredited residency or advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MS) preferred.
• State Pharmacy License required.
• Consultant License (if applicable per state) required.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement departmental policy at the pharmacy level.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and workflow of the department.
• Coordinate planning, development, and evaluation of pharmacy services.
• Ensure staff development and ongoing training; orient new employees.
• Ensure policy compliance with regulatory agencies including Joint Commission and USP 797.
• Contribute to budget preparation and cost-containment initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy operations

Budget management

Education

B.S. or PharmD degree

Job description

Manager of Pharmacy Operations

Seeking a Pharmacy Operations Manager who provides managerial support to the Director of Pharmacy and other Pharmacy Department Leadership through day-to-day departmental leadership and coordination of pharmacy workflow. The Operations Manager will coordinate and supervise the daily activities of Pharmacy staff delegating assignments as necessary in accordance with established policies and procedures and to maintain department productivity. This position is responsible for helping to create a patient and customer focused department in support of the delivery of exceptional patient care. The Operations Manager will also be responsible for attracting and developing a team of highly capable, committed supervisors and staff through recruiting and interviewing candidates that have a passion for patient and customer centered care.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages and supervises Pharmacy operations including responsibility for formulating and implementing institutional policy and practice at the department level, and overseeing day to day operations and workflow of the pharmacy department.
• Assists in the planning, development, organization, operation, and evaluation of pharmacy services; assesses and changes pharmacy operations in coordination with the pharmacy management team.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate information systems to optimize pharmacy workflow.
• Assures pharmacy staff development, new employee orientation, and ongoing training in the pharmacy in coordination with other pharmacy managers.
• Helps assure that policies and procedures are updated and followed in coordination with the pharmacy management team.
• Assures compliance with pharmacy laws and provides staff guidance when appropriate in regards to regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and USP 797, and participates in quality assurance activities to evaluate and maintain safe medication practices.
• Assists with budget preparation and ongoing cost containment initiatives for medication use and operations; provides other management reports as required.

Qualifications

• B.S. or PharmD. Degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required.
• 4 years’ experience as a hospital pharmacist required.
• ASHP accredited residency or advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MS) Preferred.
• Applicable State Pharmacy License required.
• Consultant License (if applicable per state) required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.