Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for daily management of the operations of the pharmacy's unit dose satellites on the Christiana Hospital Cecil campus. To operate a value-centric program that assures the delivery of pharmaceutical services in compliance with all regulatory agencies and hospital requirements.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for the planning, supervision, coordination and successful execution of all activities related to satellite operations.
* Responsible for the planning, supervision, coordination and successful execution of pharmacy informatics activities related to the electronic health record and other clinical software systems.
* Ensures continual compliance with all standards, laws and regulations governing the physical structure of and personnel performance within assigned areas
* Oversees a comprehensive training program for the onboarding of staff working in assigned areas
* Initiates and implements quality assurance/safety programming that enables ongoing compliance and rapid recognition of deviation from required performance.
* Assures effective implementation of care and process changes that positively impact the pharmaceutical care provided to our patients
* Assures compliance with medication management standards in accordance with standardized ChristianaCare policies and procedures.
* Plans new programs, renovations, staffing patterns, and services for assigned areas
* Demonstrates a Culture of Responsibility (CoR) during event investigation, conversations with personnel and proactive identification/resolution of risky behaviors.
* Regularly collaborates with other pharmacy leaders to plan and manage efficient delivery of comprehensive pharmacy services to patients and customers.
* Identifies opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation.
* Establishes goals and objectives for assigned areas.
* Monitors compliance with manpower and operating budgets of assigned area(s) on a regular basis.
* Analyzes productivity reports; takes necessary steps to maintain optimum productivity levels.
* Establishes and maintains productive relationships with vendors.
* Responsible for the interview, selection, counseling, discipline, and termination of staff within assigned areas in coordination with Director of Wilmington Operations.
* Completes performance evaluations for personnel reporting directly to this position; provides guidance to supervisors in the evaluation of their staff.
* Delegates appropriate responsibilities to pharmacy supervisors to manage specific areas to which they are assigned.
* Develops and maintains written policies and procedures for day-to-day operations.
* Maintains a current knowledge of technical developments affecting scope of responsibility; participates in various local, state and national organizations.
* Represents the Pharmacy in center wide initiatives and committees regarding medication use.
* Participates in training programs for pharmacy interns, residents, and students.
* Consults with and advises members of the medical and related staff concerning information on medications, therapeutic devices, and drug therapy.
* Performs other duties as required or assigned by emergency or other operational reasons for which the employee is qualified to perform.
* Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:
Frequent contact with administrative personnel, nursing personnel, physicians, other personnel, and vendors.
DIRECTION OF OTHERS:
* Supervisors/Team Leaders
* Pharmacists
* Technical/Administrative staff
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
* Director of Wilmington Operations
* Vice President, Pharmacy Services
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
* Pharm.D or BS in Pharmacy required
* Advanced degree (MS, MBA, MHCDS or MHA) and/or post graduate residency program preferred
* Minimum of three years hospital pharmacy experience with at least three years experience in a supervisory/managerial role
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
* Knowledge of current pharmacy principles and practices
* Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and standards
* Knowledge of federal and state laws governing pharmacy practices
* Knowledge of JC requirements and standards
* Knowledge of current nursing principles and practices
* Knowledge of federal and state laws governing nursing practices
* Knowledge of operating room, anesthesia, emergency room, nursing, surgical, intensive care, and transplant procedures as they relate to pharmacy services.
* Ability to work independently within established policies and procedures
* Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate program operations
* Ability to accomplish established program goals and objectives
* Ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate problems and recommend solutions
* Ability to supervise and direct subordinate personnel
* Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy
* Skill in oral and written communication
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Current licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of Maryland
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting with intermittent standing and walking. Requires movement throughout ChristianaCare facilities.
