Manages the daily operation of inpatient pharmacy services. Identifies, develops and implements innovative, systematic and timely solutions to improve quality.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies customer needs and facilitates meeting those needs utilizing continuous process improvement techniques.

• Identifies and proposes practical solutions to technical, professional, personnel or procedural problems affecting daily workflow.

• Ensures that the department is adequately staffed with properly trained personnel.

• Establishes work assignments and schedules.

• Participates in the development of operational and clinical program activities.

• Promotes and develops the clinical activities of pharmacy staff through counseling, training and teaching.

• Trains and instructs employees as to their duties.

• Coordinates orientation and training of new employees in job functions and responsibilities.

• Monitors financials and other pertinent statistics.

• Assists with evaluations of financial performance.

• Maintains records of narcotics, poisons, and habit-forming drugs received in accordance with state and federal laws.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Pharmacy degree with current state license and MS, MBA, PharmD and/or residency preferred.

Certifications:

• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Completion of a Health-system Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) PGY2 Residency or

• Minimum of 4 years relevant pharmacy experience, including at least 1 year of leadership experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands include periods of standing and walking.

• Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions and communication via telephone.

• May be required to lift and transport up to ten pounds.

• Requires normal or corrected vision.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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