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Manager Pharmacy MHB

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm/8:00am to 4:00pm or as agreed at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Summary:

Manages the operations and/or clinical services of the Pharmacy Department at their respective site(s). A single Pharmacy Manager will be deployed at:
  • Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
  • Sisters Hospital/St Joseph's Campus
  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital/Mt St Mary's Hospital.

The Pharmacy Manager is responsible to the System Director of Pharmacy Services for management of overall department financials, purchasing, inventory management, regulatory compliance, drug distribution and clinical pharmacy services. Incumbent proceeds at his/her own discretion in areas of defined responsibility, within the limits established by the System Director of Pharmacy Services and Catholic Health policy in making routine decisions on matters having direct bearing on areas of responsibility. As a member of the pharmacy management team, the Pharmacy Manager participates in the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of clinical and operational initiatives. The Pharmacy Manager is responsible to the System Director of Pharmacy Services for management of personnel practicing within his/her area of responsibility. The Pharmacy Manager will work closely with the Director, regularly and frequently communicating the status of services and the methods, procedures and personnel by which goals and objectives are being attained. Obtains approval from the Director of Pharmacy for any deviations from established objectives, policies and non-routine situations.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • B.S. in Pharmacy from a college accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education
  • Licensed to practice pharmacy in New York State
  • Current registration to practice Pharmacy in New York State

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in Hospital or Institutional Pharmacy practice
  • Demonstrated experience in following areas preferred:
    • Pharmacoeconomically driven program and service development
    • Program and service line implementation, monitoring and maintenance
    • Quality Assurance/Patient Safety oversight and management
    • Supervision of personnel
    • Budget planning and execution
    • Evaluation of financial performance
    • Hiring and evaluation of personnel
    • Medication use evaluation
    • Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma
    • Familiarity with Pharmacy Residency Programs either as a resident, preceptor, or program oversight or administration

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Ability to operate the following machinery: Personal computer, laminar flow hood, biological hood, compounding devices, telephone, fax machine, hospital computer systems, copy machine, prescription balance, automated medication dispensing machines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Supervisory skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to convey information to department personnel in an understandable manner
  • Ability to coordinate activities of multiple personnel
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Knowledge of math
  • Accomplished at establishing trust, developing strong working relationships with managers, physicians, finance, academic and community professionals
  • Demonstrated change management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to research, plan and execute
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Expertise in developing and administering pharmacy services
  • Strong financial, analytical and data analysis skills
  • Able to exhibit strong team-building and leadership
  • Proficient utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software applications
  • Familiarity with information systems operation
  • Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with The Joint Commission, NYS DOH and other applicable regulatory agencies
  • Considerable initiative and judgment in problem solving; ability to deal with day-to-day problems on a consistent basis

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Travel to various locations for meetings; work unusual hours, days and shifts to accommodate needs of the Pharmacy Department

ENVIRONMENT
  • Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org