Senior Pharmacy Manager

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Senior Pharmacy Manager to oversee pharmacy services in a dynamic, matrixed environment. You will ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care while coordinating with physicians and staff.

You must hold a Pharm.D. or ACPE-accredited BS in Pharmacy, with at least five years as a pharmacist and supervisory experience. Texas licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or ACPE-accredited BS in Pharmacy required.
• Minimum five years of pharmacist experience.
• Three years of management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current pharmacy practice standards, laws, and regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage pharmacy services in assigned area to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (TJC, OSHA, CMS, Texas Board, USP, DEA, etc.).
• Maintain professional relations with patients, physicians, and healthcare staff to optimize patient care and customer service.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve problems and improve pharmacy operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Pharmacist experience

Education

Pharm.D.

BS in Pharmacy

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direction of the Executive Director of Pharmacy (or their designee), the Senior Pharmacy Manager oversees, plans and manages pharmacy services in their assigned functional area (or location) provided by the organization. They will ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient pharmacy services to patients and staff in a highly matrixed and dynamic work environment. The Senior Pharmacy Manager assures compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Medicare/Medicaid standards, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) 795/797/800, Department of Public Safety, Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC), Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The Senior Pharmacy Manager will maintain good professional relations as a liaison for pharmacy service with patients, physicians, and other health care professionals in resolving problems to optimize patient care, and will assure exceptional customer service at all times to both internal and external customers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Pharm.D. degree or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy is required. Five years of experience as a pharmacist is required. Three years of management or supervisory experience is preferred. Demonstrated leadership and management experience with the ability to effectively supervise and lead teams in a highly matrixed environment. Knowledge of current pharmacy practice standards, laws, and regulations. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current Pharmacy licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the state of Texas is required.