Manager, Pharmacy Operations- University Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. 

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Assists director in holding 24-hour accountability for the operation of hospital pharmacy; utilizes all available resources to assure effective performance of the department; provides appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to support departmental functions by completing departmental staffing schedule; assists director in personnel functions for the department, i.e., recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluations, counseling, and education and follows university and hospital policy related to personnel functions; monitors work performance of staff and advises Pharmacy Director of performance issues and progress of new staff members; provides training of personnel and ensures staff are competent to carry out their essential functions; provides ongoing pharmacy team member developmental training; abides by USP 797/800 standards and assists Compliance manager in ensuring processes are followed appropriately; evaluates workflow of the Pharmacy and devises strategies for efficiency; initiate and implement quality improvement projects in the pharmacy; assumes responsibility for Pharmacy when Pharmacy Director is not available; procure narcotics for the department and maintain appropriate records in accordance with state and federal regulations; assigns work and directly supervises daily activities in the pharmacy to ensure that the work is completed in a timely manner; oversees Pharmacy inventory and works with Pharmacy Purchaser to ensure that products and supplies are sufficient to meet department and hospital demands; supports all personnel as valuable assets to the institution; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, coaches and mentors staff; serves as professional role model for all staff; able to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality in regard to personnel matters; supports the mission of the University of South Alabama; utilizes a computer and appropriate software to generate reports and correspondence both written and electronic; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values; represents the department in committee meetings as assigned; responsive to patients and visitors by assuring that services are provided in a timely manner with courtesy and compassion within a positive environmental setting; exercises sound judgment in advising physicians, nurses, department managers, etc., on key issues; interacts frequently with Health System Information Systems department to manage, maintain and utilize health system software and hardware systems. This could include but is not limited to trouble shooting and placing tickets for system maintenance; performs duties for which they are licensed; other duties as assigned / required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm. D. and five years of pharmacy experience, one of which was in a hospital setting. Management experience preferred.