Pharmacy Manager: Patient-Centric Operations Leader

Unfi Company; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid holidays and parental leave

401K Program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD/

Job summary

UNFI's Cub Pharmacy in Apple Valley is hiring a Pharmacy Manager to lead daily pharmacy operations, ensure compliant dispensing, and supervise staff. You will provide excellent patient service, support clinical programs, and maintain policy adherence in a fast-paced store environment.

The role requires a PharmD/BS in Pharmacy, active licensure, NAPLEX/MPJE success, and ongoing CE. Expect varied shifts plus on-call responsibility, with compensation aligned to experience and local standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a college degree in Pharmacy (BS or PharmD).
• Must pass the NAPLEX.
• Must pass the State MPJE.
• Must hold a valid state license in all states required by business needs.
• Meets all requirements of and maintains status as a Certified Immunizer.
• Must complete continuing education hours as required by law.
• Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs (i.e. HIPAA, CDR, I-pledge, etc.).
• Ability to do simple addition, subtraction, copying figures, counting, and recording.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be familiar with the handling and dispensing of high risk medications.
• Possess the ability to understand and follow written, verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies orally or in writing.
• Visual requirements include clarity of vision at more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet with color vision, depth perception and field of vision.
• Must be able to work shifts varying in length and time, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be available for on-call rotation after-hours and weekends with the potential to return to the pharmacy for prescription processing and must return all calls within 30 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all pharmacy staff in accordance with Federal and State law while working in the pharmacy.
• Maintain a high-level of customer service and phone etiquette.
• Takes all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, physician orders and company policies.
• Communicates and cooperates in a professional manner with peers, direct reports, managers, physicians, and customers in all pharmacy related areas.
• Prepares weekly work schedule for department to ensure adequate coverage and service level while adhering to weekly budgets.
• Trains pharmacy technicians and abides by state regulations regarding technician training and licensure.
• Completes performance reviews on an annual basis for each Staff Pharmacist and technician based on their location.
• Maintains inventory levels to company goals, rotates stock, and utilizes RX return process.
• Ensures timely implementation of company policies, procedures and programs; and enforces professional and operational standards, including compliance with legal regulations.
• Work with compliance to ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation standards for Specialty Pharmacy.
• Review specialty pharmacy policies and procedures annually.
• Schedule and participate in on-call rotation for after-hours service per accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish clinical programs.
• Triage specialty referrals within 24 hours and maintain constant vigilance until outcome determined.
• Perform temperature validation studies when appropriate by season.
• Work with licensing department to ensure all licensing needs are met and maintained.
• Establish and maintain care plans to meet individual patient needs.
• Partner with Managed Care department to add specialty to existing and new pharmacy contracts.
• Partner with Procurement department to ensure specialty edit remains up to date and work to obtain limited distribution drugs.
• Assist the Director of Pharmacy Services to maintain relationships with vendors as needed.
• Collaborate with District Specialty Leads and PDMs to promote specialty across all banners.
• Establish policy and procedures to meet the accreditation needs.
• Maintains a high degree of knowledge of competition, new developments and trends in specialty pharmacy related activities.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of marketing programs for specialty services.
• Work with SUPERVALU Corporate HR team to promote specialty pharmacy services.
• Manage and maintain prescription drug monitoring program requirements in states in which the pharmacy is licensed.

Skills

Pharmacy management

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD)

Licensed pharmacist (state)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

UNFI's Cub Pharmacy in Apple Valley is hiring a Pharmacy Manager to lead daily pharmacy operations, ensure compliant dispensing, and supervise staff. You will provide excellent patient service, support clinical programs, and maintain policy adherence in a fast-paced store environment.

The role requires a PharmD/BS in Pharmacy, active licensure, NAPLEX/MPJE success, and ongoing CE. Expect varied shifts plus on-call responsibility, with compensation aligned to experience and local standards.