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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Manager, Pharmacy Operations - St. Peter's Hospital

Full time, 80 hours/pay period, exempt

Position Description

Reports to the Regional Director of St Peter’s Health Partners Pharmacy Services and is responsible for the management and delivery of quality, cost-effective, and patient centered pharmaceutical services within St Peter’s Health Partners. The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of pharmaceutical services. The Pharmacy Manager establishes standards of quality, productivity and performance in accordance with hospital/system policies, accreditation and State and Federal regulatory requirements. The Pharmacy Manager has direct accountability for oversight and management of the department. They are responsible for evaluating, staffing and supervision of the daily operations of their assigned area. The Pharmacy Manager works with the Pharmacy Residency Program Director and Coordinators to contribute to the education of the Pharmacy Residents. The Pharmacy Manager demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric.

Prerequisites

Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education. Current license and registration as a pharmacist in the state of New York. Approximately 5 to 7 years of progressively more responsible related work experience, including 2 to 4 years in a supervisory/leadership capacity. Experience within settings that provide a depth of clinical, medication distribution, and management experience. Skills required:

Analytical skill necessary to develop, implement, and administer policies, procedures, analyze financial and clinical data and prepare clear, concise reports that identify opportunities and propose appropriate action plans.

Interpersonal skills to coach, mentor and effectively lead assigned personnel, facilitate/organize/direct the work of others and to maintain positive relationships among medical staff, hospital managers, executives and staff.

Must possess proven skills in written/verbal communications, problem solving, independent problem solving, decision-making abilities, creativity, prioritization/delegation, and necessary computer-related skills.

Knowledge of the principles, standards, and technology applicable to pharmaceutical services and to medication safety

Knowledge of the principles and practices of continuous process and performance improvement.

Knowledge of the NYS Pharmacy laws and regulations.

Ability to express information effectively in verbal and written communication and through group/business presentations.

A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of reverence, commitment to those who are poor, justice, stewardship, and integrity with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of St Peter’s Health Partners. Additional business and/or clinical experience or background preferred

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Service:

Automated Dispensing Devices (Pyxis)

Oversight of existing equipment

Facilitation and oversight of new implementations

Participation and coordination of upgrades and unit moves

Sterile Processing

Oversight of Sterile Compounding (SPH Inpatient and Infusion Center)

Pharmaceutical Waste

Department contact for the Pharmaceutical Waste program

Departmental Goals

Works with Pharmacy Management Team to set goals for the SPHP Department of Pharmacy

Works with Pharmacy Management and leads the Pharmacy Team to achieve department goals

Emergency ManagementCDC Chempack Program

The manager serves as one of the primary contacts for the CDC Chempack Program

Emergency Management

The manager will serve as a back-up and support for all emergency management occurrences and drills.

Educational Pharmacy Services

SPH PGY1 Residency Program

Professional Experience Program for Colleges of Pharmacy

Meeting Assignments

Pharmacy Management Team

SPH Management Staff

SPH Staff meetings/huddles

SPHP Huddles when requested

SPHP Environment of Care

SPHP Emergency Management

Medical Staff Committees as assigned

SPHP Committees as assigned

Trinity Health Committees as assigned

Quarterly and Monthly Drug Diversion

Bimonthly Operations Review Meetings with SLT

Other committees as assigned

Quality

Medication Safety Program Regulatory Compliance

Coordination and oversight of the Simplifi+MedStorage Platform

Accreditation readiness

Joint Commission

DOH

CMS

Supports and is involved in the SPHP continuous quality improvement efforts designed to increase patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the utilization of SPHP human, capital, and physical resources. Drug Diversion Prevention and Response

People

Recruitment

Responsible for effectively managing the human resources for the assigned work area.

SPH Inpatient Pharmacists and Technicians

SPH Infusion Center Pharmacists and Technicians

Colleague Engagement

Goal to be a Tier 1 Department

Finance

Budget

Works with Regional Director of Pharmacy for financial oversight of the assigned areas

Cost Savings/Revenue Enhancement

Works with SPHP Pharmacy Management Team and staff to identify and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement projects

Inventory management

Works with Pharmacy Materials and SPHP Supply Chain to manage pharmacy inventory

Schedule

The Pharmacy Manager is generally at the site weekdays. The manager is encouraged to have regular communication (face-to-face and/or verbal communication) with all staff on all shifts.

Occasional weekend/evening meetings/service may be required.

A detailed description of activities in each category is available.

Pay Range: $62.99 - $81.50

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran