Manager, Pharmacy Distribution Systems

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact constructively with supervisors and peers
  • Initiative and creativity for problem solving
  • Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Illinois (or complete process within 28 days)

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational area aligning with UChicago Medicine values
  • Participate in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing
  • Facilitate training and coaching for pharmacy department members
  • Carry out technician or staff pharmacist duties during staffing shortages
  • Manage and improve workflow in assigned areas
  • Hold pharmacists and technicians accountable for their work
  • Serve as a liaison between front-line staff and upper management

Benefits

  • Full-time status with comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment committed to patient care
  • Focus on enhancing lives and operational excellence
  • Flexible staffing solutions to manage workload efficiently
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in the role of Pharmacist Supervisor, on our Inpatient Pharmacy team. This opportunity allows for growth and collaboration, while supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being on the forefront of all we do.

Inpatient Pharmacist Operations Supervisor (Adult Inpatient Pharmacy) is a registered pharmacist who assume responsibility and accountability for the operations of their assigned area in the inpatient pharmacy. This will require daily interactions with all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in their designated area. Frequent collaboration with Assistant Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Operations and to plan and provide optimal operations workflow to achieve the highest level of patient care. As an inpatient pharmacy operations supervisor, you will be responsible to make sure your area is adequately staffed, hold pharmacy employees accountable for the work being done in your assigned area, ensure correct regulatory procedures are being followed, and understand all aspects of the workflow of the area that you are in charge of supervising.

Essential Job Functions
  • Leads assigned operational area in full association with University of Chicago Medical Center Pride values.
  • Participates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing.
  • Facilitates training and coaching for members of pharmacy department that work in their assigned areas.
  • Will be required to carry out pharmacy technician or staff pharmacist duties, should there be staffing shortages in the area that they manage.
  • Continuously manage and improve workflow of the areas you are responsible for managing.
  • Holding pharmacist and technicians to the highest level of accountability.
  • Being a liaison between front line staff and upper management.


Required Qualifications
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel.
  • Initiative and creativity for problem solving and pro-active improvement of pharmacy operations.
  • Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois or eligible (complete licensure process within 28 days of employment).


Preferred Qualifications
  • Hospital pharmacy experience.
  • Lean six sigma training


Position Details
  • Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00)
  • Shift: Day Shift
  • Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
  • CBA Code: Non-Union


Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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