Pharmacy Manager

SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the administrative and clinical direction of programs and services as described on the Pharmacy organizational chart. Ensures that operations are efficient for each program, service and site. Ensures coordination of care, treatment, and service processes among programs, services, sites, and departments throughout the Medical Center. Maintains awareness of community needs and addresses them appropriately. Creates an environment that enables the Medical Center to fulfill its Mission and meet Strategic Initiatives. Communicates mission and initiatives to staff. Responsible for the implementation and coordination of drug control in the process of providing pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages within the Medical Center. Plans, organizes and supervises the clinical, distributive, financial and administrative activities within assigned areas of the Pharmacy Department according to hospital policies, standard practices of the pharmacy profession, state and federal laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

*Making effective decisions: The Manager with strength in this competency should be able to make well-informed decisions in a quick, timely manner.

*Technical and business acumen: The Manager demonstrates business acumen through technical skills and functional knowledge that enable the Manager to deliver at a high level of accomplishment.

*Motivate and develop others: The Manager will create a climate in which people want to do their best.

*Communicate effectively: The Manager will communicate clearly and succinctly through both oral and written modes to achieve desired outcomes.

*Conflict resolution: The Manager understands conflict can be healthy and complements our employee values as needed.

*Self Awareness and motivation: The Manager is aware of their strengths, weaknesses, limits and developmental opportunites.

*Builds relationships: The Manager will strive to create strong relationships and embrace tools such as employee and manager rounding to help facilitate such relationships.

*Physician relationships: The Manager builds relationships with physicians in order to gain their trust and support.

*Manages change: The Manager embraces change and serves as a role model for change for their team(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Entry level degree (BS or PharmD) from a college of pharmacy required. Pharmacist licensure in the State of Nebraska required. Masters of Science in Hospital Pharmacy (Administration), MBA or MHA preferred. Completion of an Administrative hospital pharmacy residency preferred. Minimum of three (3) years hospital pharmacy practice experience with at least one (1) year of leadership experience in pharmacy required.