Essential Functions
Responsible for all identified outcome measures as denoted on Performance Assessment.
Manages all aspects of daily pharmacy operations for the hospital campus assigned, including, but not limited to staffing, scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, quality management, pharmaceutical care, human resources and budgetary compliance.
Supervises daily dispensing activities, clinical activities and nutritional support services.
Operates department in accordance with All State and Federal regulations. Maintains operations in accordance with Standards of Practice of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Orients and trains staff members. Conducts performance appraisals and employee counseling. Promotes open communication with employees.
Serves on Hospital Committees; Participates in Process improvement activities. Educates, promotes and maintains all quality initiatives and quality improvement activities.
Assists Director in all medical staff related activities; maintains positive working relationship with medical staff. Attends medical staff and medical staff section meetings as required.
Serves as the Pharmacist in Charge of the department; serves as backup to staff pharmacists if required.
Manages department within established budgetary guidelines for purchases and staffing. Provides input to Director and assists with financial and clinical presentations of performance and compliance data. Manages payroll and timecards.
Works closely with Nursing Administration nurse managers, and Quality management and understands the interactions between these areas in management of the medication use process.
Minimum Position Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy from an Accredited School of Pharmacy.
Coursework/Training Management, Human Resources training.
Experience
Management or supervisory experience in Hospital/Health System.
Licenses And Certifications
Licensed to practice pharmacy in Texas or eligible for reciprocity into Texas.