Pharmacy Manager, Specialty Pharmacy - 141689

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Operations Leader to manage Specialty pharmacy programs, ensuring quality, service, and productivity while complying with internal policies and external regulations.

The role emphasizes optimizing medication use, staff leadership, and developing partnerships in the Specialty Pharmacy sector to improve patient outcomes and drive program growth.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training.
• Registered Pharmacist in the State of California.
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge in Pharmacy practice and industry best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Department, medical center, and UC policies and protocols including medicine storage, safety, and patient privacy and treatment.
• Leadership skills in employee supervision and HR administration to effectively lead and motivate others.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment with adaptability and customer service orientation.
• Ability to coordinate daily Pharmacy activities and collaborate across departments.
• Proven analytical abilities and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Specialty pharmacy operations to achieve quality, service, and productivity objectives.
• Ensure staff adheres to internal policy and external regulations for the medication use process.
• Facilitate building strong partnerships in the Specialty Pharmacy industry with focus on business development and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate within and across departments to coordinate daily Pharmacy activities and resolve problems.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Leadership

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Pharm D or equivalent

CA Pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Clinical documentation systems

Pharmacy database tech

Job description

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Manages Specialty pharmacy operations to achieve quality, service, and productivity objectives. Ensures staff adheres to internal policy and external regulations for the medication use process, including prescribing, drug preparation, storage, dispensing, administration and monitoring. Facilitates building strong partnerships and relationships in the Specialty Pharmacy industry with a focus on business development and patient outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training.
• Registered Pharmacist in the State of California.
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge in Pharmacy practice and industry best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients. Stays updated on pharmacy regulations, drug products, and developments in research and design.
• Knowledge of relevant Pharmacy Department, medical center, and UC policies and protocols including medicine storage, safety, and patient privacy and treatment. Knowledge of all pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations.
• Leadership skills in employee supervision and HR administration to effectively lead and motivate others. Conflict resolution skills to resolve personnel issues and counsel assigned staff to develop cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, challenging environment. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, anticipates and effectively handles change. Customer service orientation to respond quickly and with empathy to patient issues.
• Ability to organize operations in an efficient and effective manner through improving workflow systems and protocols.
• Ability to collaborate within and across departments to coordinate daily Pharmacy activities and resolve problems. Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with peers, patients, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff.
• Proven analytical abilities and problem solving skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify options for resolution. Ability to resolve patient issues and find solutions that satisfy all parties.
• Demonstrated ability to listen actively, consider all points of view with an open mind, soliciting and incorporating ideas when appropriate.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology. Knowledge of available information technology software in the pharmaceutical field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post grad 1 In Pharmacy Practice or Hospital Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with Specialty Pharmacy and mail order.
• URAC accreditation experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $173,900 - $351,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $83.29 - $168.34

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).