Area Pharmacy Manager

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

SUMMARY

This role is a licensed registered pharmacist accountable for managing and advancing people, processes and / or

programs that support direct or indirect patient care. Promotes and advocates for patients, pharmacists / colleagues

and the practice of pharmacy as defined by clinical area(s) of expertise and assignment.

Responsible for providing leadership, oversight, alignment, and standardization for acute care and ambulatory

Pharmacy operations. Implements strategic and operational initiatives including new services/programs, revenue

enhancement, expense reduction, managed care utilization systems, and strategies. Responsible for ensuring

performance excellence in terms of quality, safety, service, affordability, and technology. Oversees drug utilization

management efforts; manages the pharmaceutical supply chain; and is responsible for the financial operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.

Preferred: Advanced or Master’s degree preferred (e.g., PharmD, MBA).

Credentials/Licensure

Preferred: Current MI pharmacist state licensure.

Related Experience

Minimum: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a pharmacist. Minimum three (3) years of pharmacy

management experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven leadership skills in relationship to motivating and empowering staff. Preferred experience working in an

organization of comparable size and complexity, preferably in healthcare.

• Written and verbal communication skills to interpret and/or discuss technical or sensitive information with

internal and external customers. Discretion in deciding what and how to communicate. Oral presentation skills to

maximize the impact of thoughts transmitted.

• Organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful due to time constraints.

• Strong analytical and cognitive skills necessary to prepare operating budgets and interpret financial trends, define system problems, develop alternatives, and implement new procedures that are cost effective and continuously improve quality.

• Critical thinking skills ad ability to develop innovative programs and strategies to effectively respond to a rapidly changing health care environment.

• Ability to apply continuous quality improvement principles to define system problems, develop alternatives, implement solutions, and measure the outcome.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products, including word, Excel, PowerPoint and other graphics or presentation software.

• Personal presence characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Computer Competency

Familiarity with standard desktop and Windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet, and

computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Physical/Mental

This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position may require potentially prolonged periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leadership - Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions, and outcomes.

Manages alignment and standardization for Pharmacy operations across the continuum of care to provide highquality, cost-effective patient care in accordance with professional standards, regulatory and licensing agency

policies, and federal and state laws related to the practice of Pharmacy. Acts independently and appropriately

within license, scope of knowledge and experience in practice area. Exhibits agility and willingness to take on

new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.

• Goals - Partners with executive leaders, medical staff, and healthcare team to develop strategy, goals, objectives, and operational standards to ensure services and priority alignment. Responsible for the successful achievement of strategic objectives and goals and optimizing resources to achieve the desired outcomes.

• Quality and Compliance – Supports and promotes a culture based on the principles of continuous quality improvement. Collaborates with health care colleagues to establish standards. Monitors quality assurance activities and issues. Identifies opportunities and creates corrective action plans to improve operational effectiveness.

• Finance - Ensures appropriate operational and capital budgets are prepared for Pharmacy related services. Influences effective, judicious, and financially responsible use of resources. Collaborates in identifying analytics and metrics to demonstrate baseline and performance improvement targets. Monitors key performance indicators

(KPIs), drives tactics, and implements actions plans.

• Pharmacy Operations – Manages medication safety measures and efficient operational processes. Initiates and supports business development and revenue integrity activities. Ensures compliance with the 340B program regulations, recommends opportunities, promotes community benefit, and optimizes contracting. Utilizes and integrates technology and centralized support services.

• Clinical Services – Supports Clinical Pharmacy programs, drug use improvement initiatives, and medication safety

measures. Oversees staff development program and education activities. Communicates drug information and appropriate medication use recommendations to appropriate stakeholders/committees.

• Professional Development – Responsible for training, education, coaching, and assessment of pharmacist competencies. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, licenses, and certifications, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Creates and supports a work climate that empowers colleagues and values colleagues’ contributions.

• Procurement - Manages Pharmacy procurement activities including purchasing, receiving, storing, distribution, inventory, compounding and dispensing of pharmaceuticals, and investigational drugs. Optimizes procurement and distribution processes and develops/implements innovative means to improve efficiencies, reduce waste and maximize financial contribution. Analyzes vendor contracts, participates in negotiations as appropriate, and monitors contract compliance.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s

Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.