Duke University

Pharmacy Manager- Operations

Duke University • $110K — $130K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Healthcare
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Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required.
  • Three years of pharmacy practice experience necessary; managerial or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina required.
  • Extensive knowledge of drug products, pharmacokinetics, and medical therapeutics essential.
  • Ability to work with automated and technical pharmacy systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead pharmacy operations, including automation and prepackaging practices.
  • Provide technical support for automated dispensing systems and pharmacy software.
  • Maintain pharmacy dictionaries and oversee integration with electronic health record.
  • Collaborate with compliance teams to prevent drug diversion.
  • Oversee human resource functions and team supervision processes.
  • Act as a liaison to medical and nursing staff for pharmacy operations.
  • Assist in setting and achieving operational goals within budget constraints.

Benefits

  • Support for continuing education and professional growth.
  • Employee training programs for pharmacy residents and students.
  • Engagement in meaningful pharmacy leadership initiatives.
  • Collaboration opportunities across multiple healthcare departments.
  • Potential for advancement within a prestigious academic health system.
Full Job Description


Location:
  • Duke Raleigh, a Campus of Duke University Hospital


Working hours:
  • 7:30am-4:00pm


Occupational Summary

The pharmacy manager serves as a key member of the pharmacy leadership team. This person will coordinate and collaborate with all levels of representatives across multiple departments to drive organizational and departmental goals related to operations, cost savings, process improvement, standardization and compliance.
  • Leads the pharmacy operations program including automation, procurement and prepackaging
  • Provides basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer programs
  • Participates in the maintenance of pharmacy dictionaries including adding new drugs to the electronic health record (EPIC®) and Omnicell™.
  • Collaborates with Duke University Health System (DUHS) Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention team to provide direct oversight on local compliance and drug diversion efforts
  • Completes essential human resource functions associated with staff supervision and team leadership
  • Serves as a liaison between medical, nursing and allied health staff and the department of pharmacy for operational issues
  • Works with the Director of Pharmacy and pharmacy leadership team to establish goals and objectives for operational programs and is responsible for implementation and monitoring within budgetary targets.
  • Supports the educational mission through training of pharmacy residents, students and pharmacy technician trainees and continuous professional growth.


Work Performed
  • Supervise and coordinate pharmaceutical care responsibilities. Plan and schedule work for the practice area. Manage staff development activities. Participate in the recruiting and selection ofstaff. Ensure compliance with all regulatory practice standards. Maintain interface with medical and nursing staff to provide regular information. Evaluate staff compliance with department policy. Suggest performance improvement plans and assist with implementation.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.
  • Extensive knowledge of drug products, medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.
  • Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical equipment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with various members of the health care teams.
  • Knowledge of practice standards and regulatory requirements.


Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree OR BS Pharmacy Degree


Experience
  • Three years of pharmacy practice experience; Managerial/supervisor experience preferred


Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
  • Licensed Pharmacist or eligible to practice pharmacy in North Carolina

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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40,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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