Description
The Pharmacy Operations Manager oversees and supports the daily functions of the inpatient pharmacy department. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the inpatient pharmacy with responsibilities including, but not limited to workflow, staffing, inventory, regulatory compliance and improvement efforts while fostering collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to contribute to organizational goals.
Working Conditions
Work Schedule :
- 40 hrs per week (Salary)
- Rotating day and evening shift depending on the needs of the department
- Rotating weekend call
Essential Duties
Operational Leadership : Supervise daily pharmacy activities and workflow, ensuring efficiency and a patient-centered environmentTeam Management : Hire, train, schedule and evaluate pharmacy technicians and support staff, lead staff meetings and performance discussionsInventory and Procurement : Oversee medication ordering, stock management and inventory controlCompliance and Safety : Develop or update SOPs, maintain adherence to federal, state and accrediting body regulations (USP, 340B Program, Joint Commission, IDPH, DNV, etc). Conduct internal audits and quality initiativesFinancial Oversight : Assist in budgeting, monitor financial performance, manage costs and analyze metrics to guide decision makingContinuous Process Improvement : Drive initiatives such as Lean processes, technology adaptation and service enhancements to streamline operationsInterdisciplinary Collaboration : Represent the pharmacy department on assigned Riverside Medical Center (RMC) committeesProjects as assignedStaff education and competencies.
Supervises activity in the IV Admixture room and assists as necessary.Provides proper supervision of technician work.Verifies all medication orders with a copy of the physician's original order.Processes or supervises the filling of medication orders and outpatient prescriptions.Preferred Experience
Inpatient pharmacy experience preferredManagement or leadership experience preferredBoard certification preferredLeadership, operational planning, inventory control, regulatory compliance, financial acumen, communication and proficiency with pharmacy management systemsRequired Licensure / Education
Graduate of an accredited College of PharmacyCurrent and active Illinois Pharmacist LicenseEmployee Health Requirements
Exposure / Sensory Requirements
Exposure to :
Chemicals : Various chemotherapy agentsVideo Display Terminals : AverageBlood and Body Fluids : NoneTB or Airborne Pathogens : Contact with outpatients filling prescriptions.Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch) :
Speech : Needed for communication with physicians and nursing staff.Vision : Needed to read measured amounts of drugs, assist in proper medication identification.Smell : N / AHearing : Able to consult with physicians and nursing staff.Touch : Needed for writing, computer entry, filing.Activity / Lifting RequirementsPercentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to :
Sit : 30%Twist : 0%Stand : 59%Crawl : 0%Walk : 10%Kneel : 0%Lift : 1%Drive : 0%Squat : 0%Climb : 0%Bend : 0%Reach above shoulders : 20The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below :
Up to 10 lbs : FrequentlyUp to 20 lbs : OccasionallyUp to 35 lbs : OccasionallyUp to 50 lbs : Not RequiredUp to 75 lbs : Not RequiredUp to 100 lbs : Not RequiredOver 100 lbs : Not RequiredDescribe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example : the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.) :
Occasional handling of cases of IV solutions.Entails carrying boxes of 20-30#, distances of up to 50'.Sometimes lifting up to 4' is required.Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity :
Sit : 15Twist : 0Stand : 60Crawl : 0Walk : 20Kneel : 0Lift : 2Drive : 0Squat : 0Climb : 0Bend : 0Reach above shoulders : 5Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated) : Simple grasp Normal weight :Pushing &pulling Normal weight : NoneFine Manipulation : Computer keyboard, counting / pouring, measuringRepetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control : Occasional operation of foot pedal to operate syringe pump for compounding IV solutions. Very little pressure required.Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :Inside hours : 8Outside hours : 0Temperature : Normal RangeLighting : AverageNoise levels : AverageHumidity : Normal RangeAtmosphere : NoneSpecial Hazards : Preparing chemotherapy agentsProtective Clothing Required : Special gloves, gown or sleeve protection, mask and possible goggles