Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited institution
Minimum of three years of pharmacy experience
Current Missouri pharmacist license or ability to obtain within 90 days
Active membership in pharmacy organizations is encouraged
Strong understanding of pharmacy operations, policies, and quality assurance programs
Responsibilities
Liaise with nursing and medical staff regarding drug orders and patient-related issues
Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and safety standards
Promote professional growth through educational programs and literature review
Conduct departmental meetings to communicate updates and participate in committees
Prepare work schedules and evaluate personnel performance
Document required reports following professional and departmental standards
Assist in training and mentoring pharmacy students
Fill in as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist when necessary
Benefits
Participation in ongoing educational programs and professional organizations
Engagement in professional growth opportunities and departmental development
Flexibility to be involved in both direct patient care and operational management
Opportunity to influence policies that affect department functionality
Collaboration with medical staff to enhance patient care
Full Job Description
General Summary
The Pharmacy Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the In-Patient Pharmacy Department and works with the Director of Pharmacy to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Acts as a liaison with nursing and medical staff concerning drug orders, patient reactions, errors, and complaints.
Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures, goals, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and professional organizations.
Holds department meetings to update staff on pharmacy operations and organization as a whole. Attends meetings as required and participates in committees.
Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
Prepares written documentation as required by professional standards and the Department.
Assists in or coordinates precepting of Pharmacy Students.
Works as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist as needed and follows those Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Participates in the selection and hiring of both technicians and pharmacists.
Completes all annual mandatory education required by facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD, preferred, from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years pharmacy experience required
Certification/License
Current Missouri pharmacist license required or ability to acquire Missouri licensure within 90 days. Active membership in pharmacy organizations is encouraged.
Mental/Physical Requirements
Considerable mental concentration for sustained periods of time on variable operations. Physical requirements of standing, walking, sitting and lifting (35 lbs.) may be necessary.
Working Conditions
Standard working conditions. Subject to difficult deadlines and sensitive situations.
