The Pharmacy Manager, is responsible for planning, monitoring, and directly supervising pharmacy personnel in the safe, effective, and cost-effective acquisition and use of medications.

What You Will Do

• Directing pharmacy operations, strategies, policies and procedures, the budget process, project planning and implementation, human resource management and committee representation.
• The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for insuring compliance with all regulatory standards, implementing and monitoring financial controls to insure effective utilization of resources through budgeting and analysis of management reports, development of staff and services, as well as organizational performance improvement, quality management, evidence based outcome and setting the communication tone, values and culture of the health system.
• Collaboration with clinical leadership to develop drug use initiatives and assure appropriate use of medications.
• The Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for the execution and consistent implementation of drug use initiatives and Pharmacy care management initiatives.
• Collaboration with system stakeholders to develop quality initiatives, processes and tools.
• The Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for the execution and consistent implementation of quality initiatives across all pharmacy practice settings. He or she will also be responsible for ensuring enforcement of all applicable policies, standards and regulations related to Medication Safety, Medication Management and AR&L (Accreditation, Regulatory and Licensing).
• Collaboration with Pharmacy Informatics personnel to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of technology systems and to contribute to the development of technology innovation.
• Lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Work to improve and reinforce performance of others. Delegates assignments, clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence. Work collaboratively toward solutions that accomplish organizational objectives.
• Oversight of policy and procedure pertaining to hiring, evaluation, discipline, and termination of employees. Assurance that all objectives and assignments given to department managers are completed on time and conform to applicable standards, rules, and regulations.
• Achievement of pharmacy productivity targets (Inpatient, Outpatient, and other functional areas), goals and performance metrics at the Medical Center.
• Collaboration with the Institution’s Compliance Officer to ensure adherence with the Pharmacy Compliance Plan and to ensure Corrective Action Plans are developed and completed in response to Compliance issues. Responsibility for executive leadership over compliance related to Pharmacy Operations.
• Involvement in the training of pharmacy students and residents.
• Collaboration with designated Service Line Leaders to develop policies, procedures, systems, tools and communication strategies to ensure compliance with Pharmacy Laws and regulations in all regional Pharmacy Operations and Services.
• Initiate and manage the change process, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace. Communicates a compelling vision and need for change that generates excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to the process. Clearly communicates the direction, required performance, and challenges of change to all involved parties. Identifies and enlists the support of key individuals and groups to move the change forward. Obtains and provides resources to implement change initiatives. Serves as a role model by demonstrating commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in organizational performance.
• Provide executive leadership to seek out, promote and facilitate the rapid adoption and assimilation of best practices and innovations in service, work methods, technology, and operational systems which improve pharmacy service, quality and productivity in the region.
• Provide leadership to assure Workforce Planning and Leadership/Management Development programs are in place and to ensure an effective team necessary for the long term success of Pharmacy Services.
• Provide leadership and direction to assure compliance with Ohio law and regulations, pharmacy business practices, internal and external accrediting bodies, and other institutional policies.
• Develop and implement appropriate productivity management programs for each area of pharmacy practice.
• Be responsible for adherence with inventory management, drug procurement and drug distribution requirements, standards and regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.