Pharmacy Manager - Supply Chain and Procurement

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks a Pharmacist Leader to coordinate enterprise pharmacy operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive clinical and distribution services across the department.

The role requires licensure in WV/MD/PA, extensive leadership and budget experience, and a track record of improving patient safety and cost efficiency. Strong communication and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Pharmacist license in the state(s) where services are provided.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements staff orientation, training and education to ensure competence.
• Oversees drug distribution and clinical services meeting national standards.
• Directs staff activities and ensures clear work expectations.
• Supervises direct-report staff and handles hiring and performance management.
• Coordinates staff schedules and daily operations for timely service.
• Develops policies and procedures to support safe procurement and distribution.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacist License (MD/WV/PA)

Job description

Coordinates and manages distributive and clinical services provided by the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, including supervision of personnel and educational programs offered by the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: Active Pharmacist License through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy

WV: Active Pharmacist License through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

PA: Active Pharmacist License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy

EXPERIENCE:

1. Candidates must have experience in at leastONE of the following areas:

• Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency program
• Completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND 1 year of experience as a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy administrator
• Three (3) years of pharmacy administrative experience
• Five (5) years of pharmacist practice experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master of Business Administration, Master's of Health Administration, Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health.

2. Pharmacy Specialty Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develops and implements processes, within assigned teams, through orientation, training, and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved, and demonstrated throughout their employment.

2. Develops and, with approval, implements programs, systems, and services to provide drug distribution and clinical services that meet or exceed national standards for patients.

3. Formulates and refines systems used in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients.

4. Directs the activities of staff, within assigned teams, and monitors performance, clarifies work expectations and promotes cooperation among individuals and groups.

5. Directly supervises staff practicing in areas of primary responsibility.

6. Performs personnel functions such as interviewing, hiring and performance management of direct-report employees.

7. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.

8. Assures that staff schedules and daily work schedules of assigned personnel are coordinated and available in a timely manner.

9. Investigates and studies trends and developments in pharmacy practice; develops policies and procedures and operational manuals; introduces new products and procedures to staff within their assigned teams and responsibilities.

10. Assures the development of policies, procedures and other orientation and training materials to support clinical and operational services.

11. Identifies, seeks approval for and with approval implements new products, technology, and procedures to improve clinical and distribution operations.

12. Works with the administrative team to determine product standards and assure compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements.

13. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the Department of Pharmacy; monitors budget and other financial indicators during the year. Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and improve departmental operations.

14. Assists in the preparation of the annual labor, non-labor and capital budgets as requested.

15. Develops, and with approval, implements systems to promote safe and effective use of pharmacy resources.

16. Assists the administrative team to develop and maintain performance improvement indicators and programs to improve quality of service and optimize patient safety.

17. Works to develop, implement and effectively respond to performance improvement indicators that routinely assess pharmaceutical services and promote improvement in the quality of services provided.

18. Assures adequate and timely submission of data and reports for performance improvement activities.

19. Establishes systems to encourage effective communication and working relationships between pharmacy employees and other healthcare professionals.

20. Takes a proactive and innovative approach to problem identification and resolution.

21. Maintains professional knowledge and skills by active participation in continuing education activities.

22. Maintains professional society involvement (local, state and national).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Time management skills.

2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

3. Teamwork skills.

Additional Job Description:

To ensure thesafe, reliable, financially responsible, and strategically optimized pharmacy procurement operation that supports uninterrupted patient care while maximizing the value of the organization's medication purchasing resources.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Strategic pharmacy purchasing and procurement
• Medication and pharmacy inventory management
• Wholesaler, GPO, manufacturer, and vendor relationship management
• Drug shortage, allocation, and availability management
• Medication expenditure and budget management
• Inventory optimization and medication waste reduction
• Purchasing analytics, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Regulatory and policy compliance
• Controlled-substance procurement and inventory oversight
• Staff leadership, development, and performance management

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

230 WVUH Pharmacy

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.