Manager of Pharmacy Distribution Systems - Full-Time, Evenings
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Job Description:

Join one of the nations most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in the role of Pharmacist Supervisor, on our Inpatient Pharmacy team. This opportunity allows for growth and collaboration, while supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being on the forefront of all we do.

Job Summary

Inpatient Pharmacist Operations Supervisors are registered pharmacists who assume responsibility and accountability for the operations of their assigned area in the inpatient pharmacy. This will require daily interactions with all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in their designated area. Frequent collaboration with Assistant Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services to plan and provide optimal operations workflow to achieve the highest level of patient care. As an inpatient pharmacy operations supervisor, you will be responsible to make sure your area is adequately staffed, hold pharmacy employees accountable for the work being done in your assigned area, ensure correct regulatory procedures are being followed, and understand all aspects of the workflow of the area that you are in charge of supervising. This position will oversee operations in sections of Comer pharmacy operations, CCD pharmacy operations, the sterile compounding room operations, or Narcotic distribution and diversion prevention operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads assigned operational area in full association with University of Chicago Medical Center Pride values.
• Participates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing.
• Facilitates training and coaching for members of pharmacy department that work in their assigned areas.
• Will be required to carry out pharmacy technician or staff pharmacist duties, should there be staffing shortages in the area that they manage.
• Continuously manage and improve workflow of the areas you are responsible for managing.
• Holding pharmacist and technicians to the highest level of accountability.
• Being a liaison between front line staff and upper management.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel.
• Initiative and creativity for problem solving and pro-active improvement of pharmacy operations.
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois or eligible (complete licensure process within 28 days of employment)

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Lean six sigma training

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00)
• Shift: Evening Shift
• Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• Work Location: Hyde Park

Why Join Us:

Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.