Department: Pharmacy - Administration
Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Summary:
Provides direction and leadership for pharmacy services at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, overseeing daily operations, clinical services, and support services with the aid of a pharmacy supervisor. Leads and manages site and system-wide pharmacy projects focused on quality improvement, technology optimization, and process standardization. Co-leads a Pharmacy Council subcommittee and works collaboratively with system Directors of Pharmacy and cross-functional stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain progressive, best-practice pharmacy services. Responsible for staff development, performance management, mentoring, and career advancement of direct reports and pharmacy team members at the site and across the system. Supports system-wide scheduling coordination and serves as a technology resource for platforms including Cerner and Omnicell. Assists in the development of system policies, protocols, and procedures related to medication management and other pharmacy initiatives. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations for pharmacy services including Board of Pharmacy State licensure, Medicare COP, OSHA, and Joint Commission Standards.
Responsibilities:
- Pharmacy project management for site and system wide quality, technology, and process improvements.
- Workforce oversight of EMMC pharmacy services including daily operations in key clinical and support services.
- Oversight of staff development and performance management.
- Technology support & system optimization (clinical technology; Cerner, and related platforms).
- Assists in development of system policies, protocols, and procedures in areas of medication management and other pharmacy initiatives.
- Co-lead pharmacy council subcommittee.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations for pharmacy services including Board of Pharmacy State licensure, Medicare COP, OSHA, and Joint Commission Standards.
- Other Duties as assigned (clinical/operational on-call, etc)
Other Information:
- Five years relevant work experience in Hospital Pharmacy, direct pharmacy leadership experience preferred.
Competencies and Skills- Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
- Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
- Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
- Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking: Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes. Understands the interconnection between organizational elements. Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components. Considers the impact of actions on the entire process/system. Detects problems and opportunities, recognizes important information, and links various data to trace potential causes and relevant details.
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials- Required Registered Pharmacist
EducationRequired Experience- 5 year/years of Relevant Work Experience
Working Conditions- Need to travel to perform responsible duties
Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:email:
[email protected]Brewer, Maine, Corporate Office, Cianchette, Foundation, Finance, Human Resources, Legal Services
