Job TitlePharmacy Manager - Taussig Community
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentAmbulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy
Job CodeT38078
ShiftDays
Schedule8:00am-6:00pm
Job SummaryJob DetailsThe Pharmacy Manager - Taussig Community provides operational and people leadership for a busy outpatient pharmacy serving patients at the Taussig Cancer Center. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, leading a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians while ensuring safe, efficient medication dispensing and exceptional patient service. Responsibilities include staff scheduling, workflow management, operational oversight, and supporting nonsterile compounding, in addition to traditional outpatient pharmacy services. The manager collaborates closely with the bedside medication delivery team to ensure seamless transitions of care, monitors productivity and quality initiatives, and fosters a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and outstanding patient care.
A caregiver in this position will work an 8 hour shift Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Supervise the activities of Pharmacists and support staff assigned to the store and ensures accurate and timely preparation and processing of orders.
- Assume responsibility for safe and accurate handling of all funds and records.
- Review and interpret all physician orders for processing, rationality, dosage form, allergies, interactions, incompatibilities, etc.
- Advise prescribing physician of inconsistencies, recommend alternate medications and determine proper quantities to be prepared/dispensed.
- Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other appropriate individuals by consulting with physicians regarding all drug therapy requested
- Clarify physician orders and assist physicians in investigating new and alternate medications to be used.
- Instruct patients regarding individual mediation therapy.
- Enter patient and medication order information into pharmacy computers to facilitate medication dispensing.
- Coordinate the third-party prescription process by ensuring accuracy of information, including patient name, physician provider numbers, product name or NDC number, directions, directed daily usage and corresponding quantities.
- Supervise personnel functions, analyze workflow and adjust scheduling as needed.
- For specialty pharmacy, develop clinical documentation standards as required by URAC and other internal and external regulatory groups and customers.
- Develop integrated team and individual goals tied to overall specialty pharmacy goals.
- Adhere to direct report payroll budget and other budget areas defined by Senior Director.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- PharmD or Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
- Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire
- Completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations for managers in Retail Pharmacy
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) for managers in Retail Pharmacy
- Completion of a Health-system Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) PGY2 Residency or four years of pharmacy experience, including at least one year of leadership experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Board Certification (BCACP/BCPS) and/or residency training
Physical Requirements:- Typical physical demands include a high degree of dexterity sufficient to operate a personal computer in the course of the work, normal or corrected vision, extensive sitting and frequent walking.
Personal Protective Equipment:- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
