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Coordinates and manages distributive and clinical services provided by the
Department of Pharmaceutical Services, including supervision of personnel and
educational programs offered by the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will
be provided:
MD: Active Pharmacist License through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
WV: Active Pharmacist License through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
PA: Active Pharmacist License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
EXPERIENCE:
1. Candidates must have experience in at least ONE of the following areas:
* Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency program
* Completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program
AND 1 year of experience as a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy administrator
* Three (3) years of pharmacy administrative experience
* Five (5) years of pharmacist practice experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Master of Business Administration, Master’s of Health Administration, Master
of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public
Health.
2. Pharmacy Specialty Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties
(BPS)
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to
describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of
all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Develops and implements processes, within assigned teams, through
orientation, training, and education to ensure that the competence of all staff
members is assessed, maintained, improved, and demonstrated throughout their
employment.
2. Develops and, with approval, implements programs, systems, and services to
provide drug distribution and clinical services that meet or exceed national
standards for patients.
3. Formulates and refines systems used in the provision of pharmaceutical care
to patients.
4. Directs the activities of staff, within assigned teams, and monitors
performance, clarifies work expectations and promotes cooperation among
individuals and groups.
5. Directly supervises staff practicing in areas of primary responsibility.
6. Performs personnel functions such as interviewing, hiring and performance
management of direct-report employees.
7. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are
followed.
8. Assures that staff schedules and daily work schedules of assigned personnel
are coordinated and available in a timely manner.
9. Investigates and studies trends and developments in pharmacy practice;
develops policies and procedures and operational manuals; introduces new
products and procedures to staff within their assigned teams and
responsibilities.
10. Assures the development of policies, procedures and other orientation and
training materials to support clinical and operational services.
11. Identifies, seeks approval for and with approval implements new products,
technology, and procedures to improve clinical and distribution operations.
12. Works with the administrative team to determine product standards and assure
compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements.
13. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the Department of
Pharmacy; monitors budget and other financial indicators during the year.
Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and
improve departmental operations.
14. Assists in the preparation of the annual labor, non-labor and capital
budgets as requested.
15. Develops, and with approval, implements systems to promote safe and
effective use of pharmacy resources.
16. Assists the administrative team to develop and maintain performance
improvement indicators and programs to improve quality of service and optimize
patient safety.
17. Works to develop, implement and effectively respond to performance
improvement indicators that routinely assess pharmaceutical services and promote
improvement in the quality of services provided.
18. Assures adequate and timely submission of data and reports for performance
improvement activities.
19. Establishes systems to encourage effective communication and working
relationships between pharmacy employees and other healthcare professionals.
20. Takes a proactive and innovative approach to problem identification and
resolution.
21. Maintains professional knowledge and skills by active participation in
continuing education activities.
22. Maintains professional society involvement (local, state and national).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Walk and stand for long periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Time management skills.
2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
3. Teamwork skills.
Additional Job Description:
This position will oversee Pharmacy Operations and Teams responsible for
providing ambulatory infusion and clinic services to the WVUH Mary Babb Randolph
Cancer Center (MBRCC) and Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) as well as
other relevant areas across the WVUH campus. The manager will lead a team of
pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in the WVUH Cancer Center Pharmacy,
be responsible for all relevant compliance standards pertaining to the practice
of pharmacy and patient care in the above areas, and collaborate with other
pharmacy teams/leaders on cross-team and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
229 WVUH Pharmacy Infusion Center
Address:
1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively
"WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable
federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly
prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or
any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national
origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability,
citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable
federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and
representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not
limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and
termination of employment.