Pharmacy Manager - Specialty Pharmacy - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead inpatient and/or ambulatory pharmacy services, oversee expenses and revenues, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

The role supervises pharmacy staff, maintains customer service objectives, and adheres to licensing requirements while driving performance and staff development in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as Pharmacist or completion of a 2-year residency with a focus in pharmacy administration plus 1 year of Pharmacist experience.
• Experience with pharmacy information systems and automation.
• Virginia State Board of Pharmacy licensure required or obtained within first 90 days; continued licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to meet staffing and service requirements of an active, busy pharmacy.
• Responds to patient service and managerial issues independently.
• Hires, disciplines and conducts performance reviews.
• Coordinates recruitment, orientation and training of pharmacy staff.
• Supports staff development activities and competency-based assessments.
• Addresses performance issues as they occur.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Automation systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Pharmacy Manager manages inpatient and/or ambulatory pharmacies and provides leadership and oversight for pharmacy services.

The Pharmacy Manager oversees and is accountable for expense and revenue budgets; provides leadership; and meets customer service objectives.

The Pharmacy Manager ensures and maintains compliance with all legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

The Pharmacy Manager supervises and directs assigned pharmacy staff providing inpatient and/or ambulatory services.

Age Specific groups served: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment

• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

Experience REQUIRED

• Minimum of three (3) years of previous work experience as a Pharmacist or completion of two (2) year residency program with focus in pharmacy administration plus one (1) year of work experience as a Pharmacist
• Previous experience working with pharmacy information systems and automation

Experience PREFERRED

• Five (5) or more years of previous work experience as a Pharmacist
• One (1) or more years of supervisory or management experience specifically in outpatient pharmacy services
• Previous experience with patient support programs (e.g., Ryan White, ADAP, VHCA 340B)

Education/training REQUIRED

• Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program

Education/training PREFERRED

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program

Independent actions required

• Provides leadership to meet staffing and service requirements of an active, busy pharmacy.
• Responds to patient service and other managerial issues independently.
• Hires, disciplines and makes performance review decisions.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

• Handles the full range of supervisor responsibilities to include hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplining and providing learning opportunities.
• Coordinates recruitment and orientation of all employees as well as the training and education of pharmacy staff.
• Supports staff development activities.
• Makes recommendations for development activities and programs.
• Develops competency-based staff assessment standards and ensures that they are met.
• Addresses performance issues as they occur.

Additional position requirements

• May be involved in teaching, both within the Pharmacy Department and in other areas of the hospital.
• May be involved with student teaching, both from clerkship rotations and didactic teaching.
• May assist with other items as needed.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

• Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change

EEO

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran