Pharmacy Manager - Medication Safety and Training
Pharmacy Manager - Medication Safety and Training
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Job Description
Location:
Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Position Highlights
The pharmacy manager of safety and training will be responsible for the medication safety program including developing implementing and monitoring medication safety initiatives. The manager will collaborate closely with internal pharmacy and external stakeholders. The manager will also coordinate education and training in various areas related to medication safety and professional development of all pharmacy staff.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Oversees the clinical and distributive pharmacy services for their assigned service area in accordance with professional standards regulatory and licensing agency policies and federal and state laws related to the practice of pharmacy. The Manager is responsible for maintaining a hiring and retention plan for pharmacy personnel ensuring that an effective schedule is in place and adhering to a budget for operations and capital for the department. The Manager will actively participate in the appropriate management teams to ensure standardization and integration with other areas and facilities. The Manager will also provide leadership or service to various committees of the organization. Provides patient care consistent with applicable regulations and the mission of Avera by monitoring and recommending optimal medication therapy processing patient medication orders and providing pharmaceutical information to staff and patients related to specific job assignments. Must utilize effective problem solving skills as appropriate and accept personal responsibility and accountability for the patients outcomes.
What you will do
- Performs evaluates functions related to assigned pharmacy services such as processing medication orders preparing and dispensing medications inventory management evaluating patients for drug interactions or allergies counseling patients and evaluating and managing patients medication therapies to ensure patient safety and optimal medication regimens.
- Responsible for the coordination of all activities associated with departmental policies procedures goals and objectives. Accountable for the ongoing operations of the department with regard to established safety/quality standards and efficiency and productivity standards. Assists with the analysis collection of and maintenance of records as required for Joint Commission accreditation OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the laws. May include roles such as Pharmacist in Charge.
- Assures the establishment and maintenance of standards of practice competency-based orientation and continuing education programs for self and department. May assist or oversee interns residents and be responsible for accreditation or other program oversight and monitoring.
- Assists in developing and adhering to a budget for the department. Manages expenses establishes operational systems that insure maximum resource utilization and financial performance for the department.
- Works within management team to ensure staffing model that efficiently utilizes all resources to provide maximum productivity and deliver high quality patient-centered pharmaceutical care. Maintains master and daily work schedules for the department. Monitors and coordinates adjustments to workflow patterns. Functions as a staff pharmacist as needed.
- Provides service to appropriate designated committees (i.e. P&T medical staff etc.) to ensure quality patient care and the effective delivery of pharmacy services.
- Responsible for establishing maintaining a quality improvement plan for their area of responsibility to ensure an environment of continual process improvement.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other areasdepartments and facilities to ensure optimal effectiveness of pharmacy services.
- Presents findings and recommendations to senior management and participates in revenue integrity meetings.
- Responsibilities include interviewing hiring developing training and retaining employees; planning assigning and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Pharmacist - Board of Pharmacy active in state of practice Upon Hire
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Doctorate (PHD) Pharmacy
- Some College Completion of ASHP Accredited PGY1 (and PGY2) Pharmacy Residency
- Masters in Business Administration or other applicable Masters degree
- BPS Certification - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Board certification by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Upon Hire and
- 4-6 years of pharmacy practice experience
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
