Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager
Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager
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Job Description
Overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Manage the Fred Hutch Pharmacy Services at Fred Hutch.
- Provides oversight of the operations at the inpatient hospital and direct supervision of pharmacy services at the Fred Hutch ambulatory clinic pharmacies
- Substantial responsibility for formulating institutional policy at the department level and assists in the oversight of annual drug expenditures.
- The Pharmacy Operations Manager will also: develop implement and evaluate pharmacy services; resolve day-to-day practice issues at the inpatient hospital and Fred Hutch ambulatory pharmacies; and collaborate with nursing medical staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient medication processes.
Responsibilities
Management:
- Oversee day-to-day operations in the Fred Hutch Pharmacy Services
- Assist in planning developing organizing and evaluating Fred Hutch Pharmacy Services
- Assist in maintaining appropriate computer operations and other automation systems for the pharmacy
- Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations including USP 797 USP 800 The Joint Commission and National Patient Safety Goals
- Maintain security systems for the pharmacys physical plant and computer software
- Ensure that policies and procedures are updated and followed in coordination with the Director of Pharmacy
- Oversee activities related to drug use control storage inventory and billing
- Participate in quality assurance programs.
- Maintain effective communication with other persons on the administrative staff with other SLUclinic departments
- Provide management reports as required by the Director
- Ensure proper control of controlled substances and maintain proper records and inventories
- Serve as a member of committees as assigned
- Assume other responsibilities in the management of the pharmacy department as delegated by the Director of Pharmacy
Financial:
- Assist with the annual budget preparation and maintain continuous statistical reports
- Provide billing information for inquiries from patients and third-party payers
- Ensure that patient charges and credits are processed on a timely basis
Personnel:
- Assist in the recruitment and evaluation of Pharmacists Pharmacy Assistants Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Interns as applicable to the Fred Hutch pharmacy
- Assist with personnel performance reviews and the development and retention of competent personnel in coordination with the Director of Pharmacy
- Ensure pharmacy staff development new employee orientation and training in coordination with the Director of Pharmacy
- Ensure appropriate pharmacy staffing
- Ensure accuracy of timesheets and leave records in coordination with Lead Pharmacists
Educational:
- Coordinate the experience of IPPE and APPE School of Pharmacy graduate students in outpatient pharmacy practice with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager
- Provide lectures for the School of Pharmacy in its graduate and continuing education programs
- Coordinate externship experiences for pharmacy technician students following contract agreements
Research:
- Participate in collaborative research with the Schools of Pharmacy Medicine Nursing and Public Health
- Ensure maintenance of records for dispensing of investigational drugs and other drug-related studies
Other Duties:
- Participate in professional pharmacy organizations
- Promote an image of service and goodwill to the patients public and hospital staff
- Perform other related tasks as required
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy
- Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Washington
- 4-5 years of Pharmacist experience
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate degree in Pharmacy and an ASHP-accredited residency are preferred; may substitute with 3-5 years of experience
Pre Employment Drug Screening:
As a condition of employment Fred Hutch conducts pre-employment drug testing for this pharmacy role. All offers of employment in the pharmacy department are conditional on the applicant successfully completing and passing a drug test in accordance with the Fred Hutch policy.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $169520.00 to $282505.60 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.
Additional Information
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
