Manager Pharmacy Job Description
Manager pharmacy
provides support and analysis of Specialty Pharmacy assigned computer systems, to include, but not limited to, product/inventory, procedure code, and related tables.
Manager Pharmacy Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Establishes and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures by all company personnel
Ensures that the company and company personnel are updated regarding changes in federal, state, and local laws governing the processes and procedures of the pharmacy
Establish pharmacy procedures to adhere to CSU Health Network protocols and policy in compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulatory agencies
Maintains a neat, clean, and organized workstation, according to company standards, at all times
Ensure compliance with all government programs and laws related to pharmacy which includes, but is not limited to, Medicaid, Medicare Part D, DMEPOS and HIPPA
Fill prescriptions for customers
Handle third party insurance claims
Perform medication therapy management
Maintain records of controlled substances
Execute plans to capture front end customers
Manager Pharmacy Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Manager Pharmacy
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ACLS, IV
Education for Manager Pharmacy
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the manager pharmacy job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Pharmacy, Science, Graduate, School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Education, MBA, Technical, Communication, Business
Skills for Manager Pharmacy
Desired skills for manager pharmacy include:
Applicable state and federal controlled substance laws
Registers
Robots
StoreNET to provide support to customers pharmacy staff
Business practices as related to specialty area
ECommerce
HR
Procedures
Clinical management of medications
Computer systems
Desired experience for manager pharmacy includes:
Must pass state Board (for state license) the State Law Board
Obtain/maintain immunization certification
Must have State-issued license for Pharmacist in state where working
Immunization Certificate as required
Must not have received an unacceptable result on a company-sponsored drug test within the last three years
Maintain current and accurate computer files on prices and products
Manager Pharmacy Examples
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Manager Pharmacy Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manager pharmacy. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for manager pharmacy
- Maintain a current body of knowledge in the areas of their service with regard to drug therapy and technology
- Schedule pharmacists to effectively cover the hours of operations of the pharmacy on call hours
- Achieves stated objectives for the performance of Pharmacy department
- Ensures that costs are controlled
- Obtains desired income and profit objectives for overall Pharmacy operations
- Assists in projects for the continued growth and success of the company
- Conducts regular meetings with key personnel and ensures both general and specific financial and business objectives are being maintained
- Ensures that each department is maximizing its profit potential by adherence to effective inventory controls, purchasing economics, scheduling of employees, revenue generation per employee, product turn over and other factors directly effecting product performance
- Ensures that financial records are maintained in an accurate and timely manner and that relevant financial and income statements are prepared monthly
- Assists in preparation of annual budgets and business projections the short and long term business plan of Diplomat/Comfort Infusion
Qualifications for manager pharmacy
- Must be certified and licensed in the state employed
- Immunization certified
- Operate with strong business intuition
- Interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills
- Time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities according to clinical standards
- Direct and coordinate work activities of others
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Manager Pharmacy Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manager pharmacy. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manager pharmacy
- Advise patients about medications including side effects
- Advise prescribing providers and other staff about medication interactions and dosages and give advice about other medication related issues and information as needed
- Advise patients regarding over-the-counter medications and other products that may be available depending on their symptoms and other health concerns
- Plans, organizes, manages, and communicates effectively department activities
- Participates in the departmental strategic planning
- Assists the Director of Pharmacy in maintaining the compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory standards
- You should establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the organization
- Provide challenging opportunities that improve employee career growth
- Ensures Pharmacy department goals and strategies align with the organization’s vision and strategy
- Develops and implements pharmacy clinical programs to address patient safety, over-/under-utilization, and applicable Rating measures in-house and/or in conjunction with PBM
Qualifications for manager pharmacy
- PharmD in Pharmacy from an Accredited School of Pharmacy
- Requires ability to contribute as a member of the healthcare team
- Manages the pharmacy marketing program that includes but is not limited to patient counseling, doctor detailing, patient recruiting, identifying levels of generic substitutions and developing price structuring and in-store screening programs
- Demonstrated commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions
- Knowledge of pharmacy business and specialty compounding
- Knowledge of copy machine
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Manager Pharmacy Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a manager pharmacy. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for manager pharmacy
- Provides support and/or oversight for all clinical aspects of the pharmacy benefit, including elements such as drug formularies, clinical programs, medication adherence initiatives and medication therapy management
- Works with the rest of the Pharmacy team to oversee Pharmacy Operations and monitor PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) data and activities
- Manage a team of pharmacy technicians and their daily activities
- Responsible for member and provider communications
- Experience assessing impact due to regulation changes
- Experience maintaining member and provider materials related to medication adherence and pharmacy quality programs
- Directs the daily activities of the professional and supportive staff in the medication use process
- Facilitates the preparation of the outpatient pharmacy schedule and monitors daily staff schedules and needs for technicians and pharmacists adjustments based on current workflow patterns, job responsibilities, staffing levels, staffing mix, and with all other pertinent operational issues to identify and to deal effectively integrate and continuously improve systems in a cost effective manner
- In conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy, is responsible for maintaining required State and Federal pharmacy licenses and registrations and in assuring that pharmacy operations are conducted in accordance with outpatient pharmacy service standard and objectives, regulatory, legal and accreditation agency requirements
- Oversees outpatient pharmacy purchasing activities for all drugs and supplies and corresponding budget adherence and for review, development and implementation of plans to continually evaluate and revise purchasing methods
Qualifications for manager pharmacy
- Possesses a current Wisconsin Pharmacist license
- Membership in the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists
- Demonstrated expertise in the area of pharmacy practice by contribution to professional literature beneficial
- Membership in the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists and the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin necessary
- Membership in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy beneficial
- Licensed/registered pharmacist in state/province/country in which one currently practices with the ability to be licensed in the state of Colorado
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Manager Pharmacy Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a manager pharmacy. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for manager pharmacy
- Ensures compliance with all Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, CMS and FDA regulations
- Assists in preparation of the pharmacy operating budget
- Coordinates and oversees departmental operations on a daily basis
- Serves as an administrative team member in conjunction with the Director
- Assesses the quality of services delivered and coordinates patient care services with staff, physicians, and other departments
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations
- Supervise and coordinate pharmaceutical care responsibilities
- Plan and schedule work for the practice area
- Manage staff development activities
- Participate in the recruiting and selection of staff
Qualifications for manager pharmacy
- Experience with 3rd party reimbursement and insurance contract negotiation
- Strong knowledge of positive medication related outcomes and practices
- Ability to develop and enforce medication policies to help ensure safe patient care
- Ability to effectively support pharmacy staff in identifying inappropriately prescribed medications based on diagnosis, duration, dose frequency, and/or patient characteristics
- Interest in the wellness of students and their family members and respect for the role of patients in the decision making process
- Membership in professional pharmacy organizations
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Manager Pharmacy Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manager pharmacy. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for manager pharmacy
- Schedule development & payroll activities
- A pharmacy degree
- Establish work schedules, training and staffing requirements for support personnel
- Coordinate the acquisition and appropriate charging of drugs
- Ensure all related quality assurance, billing and distribution activities are performed and documented
- Supervise the maintenance of the pharmaceutical and supply inventories, storing under proper conditions and security
- Assure compliance with Pharmacy and regulatory agency standards
- Interview and recommend the employment of staff
- Assist in the development and implementation of new methods, techniques, controls and equipment
- Resolve problems and complaints raised by physicians, and staff, with authority to make commitments within established policies
Qualifications for manager pharmacy
- Experience with EPIC software, preferred
- Florida Consultant Pharmacist, preferred
- Extensive knowledge of drugs and drug interactions
- Ability to create financial forecasts and budgets
- NYS Pharmacist licensure, BS in Pharmacy or Pharm.D
- PGY-2 residency and/or MBA is a plus