Pharmacy Manager

Macpower Digital Assets Edge; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Pharmacy Operations in Philadelphia County, PA. The ideal candidate will manage staff and operations, ensuring a safe and efficient pharmacy environment.

Key responsibilities include leading pharmacy services, overseeing drug compliance, and maintaining a high level of employee engagement. This position requires hospital pharmacy experience and a Pennsylvania Pharmacist License. The Manager will also guide IV admixture services and ensure adherence to best practices.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist License of PA State.
• Experience in managing pharmacy operations and staff.
• Strong knowledge of safety and compliance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Pharmacy to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Oversee drug procurement, storage, and inventory management.
• Provide leadership in IV admixture services and ensure compliance.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Sterile IV compounding

Leadership skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctorate Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Manager Pharmacy Operations is accountable for managing staff, operations, systems, and resources to ensure optimal results and high employee engagement. The Manager is responsible for continuous monitoring of pharmacy processes to promote a safe and efficient environment. Assures that the department is run according to organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Provides leadership for the overall daily operation of the Pharmacy in providing safe and effective pharmacy services. Manages the operations and functions of IV admixture services assuring that all operational and regulatory requirements are met. Develops and updates policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements and best practices. Monitors workflow on an ongoing basis and formulates strategies for continuous improvement. And accountable for maintaining workplace safety.

Essential Functions

• Leads, organizes, and monitors the operational functions of the department to ensure efficient and safe workflow with appropriate coverage is consistently achieved.
• Oversees drug diversion prevention and monitoring activities including ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Accountable for safe and efficient IV admixture service operations in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Has all the responsibilities of the designated person for all sterile and non-sterile compounding as defined by regulatory bodies.
• Manages pharmacy automation including monitoring, reporting, and process improvement.
• Designs, implements, and executes departmental performance improvement activities relative to safety, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Provides corrective action for performance improvement and medication management events, documenting action taken and implementing preventative measures.
• Manages the departmental schedule and ensures optimal staffing for workflow needs.
• Provides oversight for drug procurement, storage, inventory management and dispensing procedures.
• Develops and updates departmental and hospital policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Participates in departmental, hospital, and health system committees and task forces; consistently contributes and makes recommendations.
• Coordinates and monitors activities to effectively provide orientation, ongoing training, education programs and evaluation processes for pharmacy staff.
• Evaluates, monitors, and implements safe medication processes and best medication management practices.
• Coordinates and monitors compliance with regulatory agencies regarding medication management processes.
• Maintains working knowledge and can perform basic staff duties to provide coverage for service if required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Doctorate Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Doctorate Degree.

Experience

• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Hospital pharmacy operations including leading projects and initiatives.
• Sterile IV compounding experience.
• Managerial or supervisory experience.

Certification and Licensure

Pharmacist License of PA State.