Dean of Pharmacy manages administrative functions of the college of pharmacy. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Pharmacy leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Pharmacy requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Pharmacy manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Pharmacy typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
Pharmacy Manager oversees the daily operations of a pharmacy. Manages a staff of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists who compound and dispense prescribed drugs in a retail or healthcare facility environment. Being a Pharmacy Manager ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. Monitors and audits drug inventory. Additionally, Pharmacy Manager requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license. Typically reports to a director. The Pharmacy Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Pharmacy Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Pharmacy Supervisor monitors the daily operations of a pharmacy. Supervises a staff of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists who compound and dispense prescribed drugs in a retail or healthcare facility environment. Being a Pharmacy Supervisor ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. Monitors and audits drug inventory. Additionally, Pharmacy Supervisor requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license. Typically reports to a manager. The Pharmacy Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Pharmacy Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
Pharmacy Director directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a pharmacy or healthcare facility's pharmacy services. Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. Being a Pharmacy Director establishes and measures performance metrics. Develops purchasing parameters, and creates processes for acquiring, storing, and maintaining pharmaceutical inventory. Additionally, Pharmacy Director may negotiate with vendors. Requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license. Typically reports to senior management. The Pharmacy Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Pharmacy Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
The Pharmacy Buyer ensures adequate levels of drugs and supplies are available in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies and that purchases do not exceed budget. Liaisons between buyers and manufacturer's representatives to ensure that the organization purchases pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment that meet quality standards while minimizing costs. Being a Pharmacy Buyer requires certification as a pharmacy technician and licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy. Requires a high school diploma. In addition, Pharmacy Buyer typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. Pharmacy Buyer's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.