Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college required.
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.
Responsibilities
Act as liaison with nursing and medical staff regarding drug orders and patient feedback.
Develop and maintain departmental procedures and quality assurance programs.
Enhance professional growth through educational programs and literature review.
Conduct departmental meetings to inform staff on pharmacy operations.
Prepare work schedules, evaluate staff performance, and recommend personnel actions.
Assist in precepting Pharmacy Students and oversee their training.
Participate in the hiring process for pharmacy staff.
Benefits
Participation in educational programs for professional growth.
Opportunity to engage in departmental committees and meetings.
Hands-on experience in clinical pharmacy as needed.
Supportive environment for staff development and evaluation.
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.
