Pharmacy Manager - Inpatient Pharmacy

Summary of Job Duties

The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager works under minimal direction to supervise, direct, coordinate and provide first line administrative and technical functions for our front line personnel including pharmacists, technicians, volunteers, and students. The person in this position is considered an operational manager of the pharmacy and handles the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy staff. Interacts with healthcare staff outside of pharmacy to ensure good workflow and working relationships.

The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager may work online based on department need to help with day-to-day dispensing functions, tasks, and job duties to provide timely and efficient patient services. They will assist with maintaining, changing, and implementing new workflows, technology/automation, and process improvement projects.

The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager will assist personnel with human resource functions and onboard, develop, and terminate their direct reports if necessary. They provide leadership and assistance for developing appropriate training, education, and competencies for employees and rotation students. This position will promote staff engagement and great customer service. They will also represent the department by serving on committees and attending meetings as assigned.

The person in this position is responsible for prioritizing the workload and making sure that the technician(s), student(s), and pharmacist(s) perform work in the order that best accommodates the workload. An Inpatient Pharmacy Manager works with minimal supervision to assess, prepare, dispense, and assist in coordinating all day-to-day dispensing functions as necessary. They are expected to utilize their knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment to provide effective and safe patient care. They will report adverse drug events and medication safety events, and will document interventions in the medical record. They will have frequent communication with other healthcare professionals as a drug information resource and provide educational information to ensure great patient care.

The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager will be expected to serve in various leadership roles to support the goals and vision of the service line by being involved with various committees and attending professional meetings as assigned. They will assist pharmacy management with precepting pharmacy students and residents. This position will promote staff engagement and continued learning through continued education presentations and departmental in-services. The pharmacist will assist in designing and implementing process improvements throughout the department. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with senior leadership to direct and manage an area of expertise within the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Service Line.
• Monitors, investigates, and analyzes program area to ensure compliance with goals.
• Gathers data and staff input, solicits and collaborates with vendors, and researches and reviews industry standards to meet technical goals and improve program performance.
• Reviews and revises institutional policies and guidelines related to program area.
• Manages a small team to ensure daily pharmacy program area operations are efficiently and accurately executed.
• Serves on committees and as subject matter expert to represent program area across departments as UAMS.
• Supports Pharmacy management by providing research, acting as liaison in legal matters, updating documentation and reports and assisting with staff training and enrichment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree plus Five (5) years of applicable experience with advanced skills. Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure by the State of Arkansas.

Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D. Advanced degree – (MS, MBA, MHA, MPA, etc.) AND/OR Completion of a general or administrative ASHP-accredited residency. Prior supervisory or personnel management experience. Board certification or equivalent accredited certification/credentials in a related field.