Shields Health Solutions

Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist)

Shields Health Solutions • $100K — $130K *
Chattanooga, TN 37421In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy and a licensed Pharmacist in TN
  • At least 5 years of pharmacy experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of pharmacology, FDA regulations, and pharmacy reimbursement processes
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in computerized information systems, particularly Pioneer and EPIC software

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage pharmacy operations ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards
  • Build and lead a service-oriented pharmacy team
  • Conduct interviews, hire and train pharmacy staff, and manage performance
  • Assure staff competency through training and adherence to policies
  • Develop and implement strategies for high-quality, cost-effective pharmacy services
  • Oversee patient services and ensure satisfaction and performance improvement
  • Manage compliance with company formulary and operational record systems

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and internship oversight
  • Supportive environment for work-life balance
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives and patient care programs
  • Collaborative culture encouraging teamwork and communication
  • Access to advanced pharmaceutical information systems and technology
Full Job Description
Pharmacy Manager

Job Purpose:

Provides integrated support to patients and physicians by providing a 'hands-on" approach to total quality patient care through the delivery of a full continuum of medication administration from preparing medications to giving pharmacological information to monitoring patient drug therapies and providing adherence support. The pharmacy will be dispensing retail medications.

Job Duties:
  • Plans and manages the pharmacy in compliance with all legal and regulatory parameters, in cooperation with all other departments, and as an efficient and profitable business center;
  • Builds a high quality, service-oriented pharmacy team;
  • Directs, coordinates, and evaluates pharmacy staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; succession planning; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems;
  • Assures staff training and competency;
  • Complies with Human Resources policies. May delegate policy components, but retains responsibility for performance;
  • Works with staff to continually develop and implement ideas for delivering high quality, cost effective services, including clinical management programs, adherence and persistency initiatives, etc.;
  • Implements record systems and processes for the operating unit;
  • Guarantees compliance with the state and federal regulations, accrediting body standards, corporate policies, and standards of performance;
  • Oversees pharmacy patient services directly or through a qualified individual with responsibility for policy implementation, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement;
  • Participates directly in pharmacy services as required;
  • Manages compliance to the Company formulary as applicable;
  • Oversees staff allocation Management responsibility for all pharmacy personnel; may direct subordinate managers/supervisors;
  • Works independently; demonstrates leadership in the practice of pharmacy;
  • Ability to supervise employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments;
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with branch departments;
  • Employee development and performance management skills;
  • Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures; developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;
  • Knowledge of computerized information systems, including financial applications;
  • Knowledge of pharmacy reimbursement: state, federal and commercial;
  • Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures;
  • Knowledge of management principles and practices;
  • Ability to develop, plan, and implement short range and long-range goals.
  • Oversee internship/education programs;
  • Other tasks as assigned;

Education/Experience:
  • Required Licensure/Certification: Applicant must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy and be a licensed Pharmacist in the state of TN.
  • Years of Experience: Required 5+ years' experience, 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Skills: Analyze information, administer medication accurately, exercise good judgment, possess strong verbal communication skills, have deep knowledge of pharmacology developments and FDA health regulations, able to manage processes, exhibit strong technical and clinical skills, excellent leader and manager of people, constant focus on legal compliance, highly productive, quality focused, maniacal attention to detail, highly computer proficient (knowledge of the Pioneer and EPIC software systems are a plus)
  • Traits: Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator
  • Other: Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data


About Shields Health Solutions

Shields Health Solutions is a specialty pharmacy integrator and care provider that serves patients with complex chronic conditions in the United States. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Shields Health Solutions partners with hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers to provide integrated care to patients with chronic conditions, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The company offers a range of services, including specialty pharmacy, infusion therapy, and radiopharmacy. Shields Health Solutions is committed to improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through innovative care models and technology.
Learn more about Shields Health Solutions
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ
SHLD
* Ladders Estimates

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