Pharmacy Operations Manager

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Manager to oversee daily inpatient pharmacy operations and ensure safe, effective medication use across services. You will collaborate with the pharmacy leadership team to meet department and hospital objectives, while driving quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

The role requires Doctorate of Pharmacy or equivalent and a track record of leadership within a hospital pharmacy setting, with strong regulatory and

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (if obtained prior to 2000).
• Direct - 5 years with 3 years of leadership experience.
• Pharmacist - AR State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in area of responsibility within pharmacy.
• Coordinate activities related to effective medication use and distribution services.
• Work with pharmacy leadership to align with department and hospital goals.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in operations, safety and efficiency and implement changes.
• Participate in development and reporting of Pharmacy quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Investigate and follow up on medication error reports and close the loop.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pharmacy operations management

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (pre-2000)

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC014250 Acute Care Pharmacy Summary: Fulltime. Monday-Friday. 4 x 10hour shifts or 5 x 8hr shifts.

Additional Information: The Pharmacy Operations Manager oversees daily operations in area of responsibility. This includes coordination of activities related to effective medication use and includes oversight of all inpatient pharmacy medication distribution services. This person also works closely with the pharmacy leadership team to optimize the provision of pharmaceutical care and achievement of other department and hospital strategic goals and objectives.

Required Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (if obtained prior to 2000) Recommended Education: Doctorate

Required Work Experience: Direct - 5 years with 3 years of leadership experience Recommended Work Experience: Required

Required Certifications: Pharmacist - AR State Board of Pharmacy Recommended Certifications:

• 1. Manages day to day operations, working with personnel to provide safe and effective care within legal and regulatory limits.
• 2. Reviews and revises policies as required or necessary to reflect current practice, policy changes, safety requirements, etc.
• 3. Identifies opportunities for improvement in pharmacy operations, safety and efficiency and implements approved changes.
• 4. Assists in the ongoing development and reporting of Pharmacy department quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• 5. Investigates and evaluates reports of medication errors attributed to the Pharmacy department and completes online event reports as needed. Provides follow up with team members as needed to close the loop.
• 6. Maximize fiscal management determining needs, allocating resources. Operates within allocated budget including payroll. Designs and implements strategies for improving and meeting financial performance.
• 7. Hire, terminate, evaluate, coach counsel and train staff.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we’re nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I have to honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant