PHARMACY DIRECTOR

UNMHSCHS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Program Manager in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this full-time role, you will oversee pharmacy programs, ensure adherence to policies, and manage a team of healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a PharmD or equivalent degree, a pharmacist license in New Mexico, and at least five years of relevant experience. Strong management, communication, and quality assurance skills are essential for success in this position.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist License in New Mexico required.
• 5 years of directly related experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee pharmacy operations and programs.
• Ensure quality of care and adherence to procedures.
• Supervise staff and manage department activities.

Skills

Management skills

Quality assurance

Project management

Communication skills

Patient care expertise

Education

Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy

Doctorate Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Pharmacy - Admin

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary

Directs, manages and oversees Pharmacy assign programs, activities and operations. Ensures adherence to established policies and procedures. Prepares and presents in-service educational programs to medical and pharmacy staff. Patient care assignment may include: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives


• QUALITY - Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures to ensure continued quality of care


• QUALITY - Monitor and evaluate the efficiency of department programs and activities; identifies and recommends areas of improvement


• SUPPLY - Assist in coordinating the annual hospital drug bids


• SUPPLY - Maintain invoices and purchase orders; ensure prompt payment by utilizing discount offers


• PROJECTS - Establish and monitor investigational drug projects


• REPORTS - Prepare and maintain a variety of reports; analyze and interpret reports as required; identify and recommend areas of improvement through data research and statistical analysis


• PATIENT SERVICES - Ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner consistent with patient needs


• COORDINATION - Coordinate pharmaceutical services functions within pharmacy to include drug distribution, purchasing and procurement activities in a cost-effective manner


• PATIENT CARE - Develop, implement and monitor clinical pharmacy programs to include Medication Usage Evaluation (MUE) programs


• DOCUMENTATION - Prepare monographs for drugs going the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee


• SUPERVISION - Coordinate clinical clerkship rotations for pharmacy students


• PATIENT CARE - Manage formulary and non-formulary drug approvals and criteria enforcement


• DOCUMENTATION - Prepare, publish and distribute Pharmacy and Therapeutics newsletter


• COMMUNICATION - Develop and submit proposals and articles; conduct presentations at educational and research meetings


• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops


• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols


• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes


• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk


• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner


• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may \"not seem right\"

Education

Essential: Program Graduate

Nonessential: Doctorate Degree, Master's Degree

Education specialization: Essential: Accredited College of Pharmacy, Nonessential: Pharmacy, Business or Healthcare Related Discipline

Experience

Essential: 5 years directly related experience

Nonessential: No preferred experience

Credentials

• Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days, Pharmacist License in New Mexico


• Nonessential: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, PALS

Physical Conditions

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working Conditions

• Essential: Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise


• Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal


• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Relocation Assistance Available