Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Salary: 81,315.00-121,992.00 USDFacility: Mercy Hospital of BuffaloShift: Shift 1Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: ACE AssociatesExempt from Overtime: Exempt: YesWork Schedule: DaysHours: 7 AM to 3 PM or as agreed.Summary:Manages the operations, distributive services, and technology of thePharmacy Department at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Is responsible to the System Director of Pharmacy Services for management of overall department purchasing, inventory management, regulatory compliance, drug distribution and optimization of technology and workflow. 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 (CH) policy in making routine decisions on matters having direct bearing on areas of responsibility. As a member of the pharmacy management team, the Pharmacy Operations Manager participates in the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of distributive and operational initiatives. The Pharmacy Operations Manager is responsible to the System Director of Pharmacy for management of personnel practicing within his/her area of responsibility. The Pharmacy Operations Manager will work closely with the Pharmacy Manager and System Director of Pharmacy, 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 System Director of Pharmacy for any deviations from established objectives, policies and non-routine situations.Responsibilities:EDUCATIONBachelor degree from accredited college or university required; Health Science related preferredEXPERIENCEMinimum 5 years of experience in Hospital or Institutional Pharmacy practice that includes work as a pharmacy technician and/or support of pharmacy operations in areas such as technology and/or purchasingKnowledge and experience in operation of pharmacy technology such as automated dispensing cabinets (e.g. Pyxis), various label programs, drug repackaging systems, inventory management (e.g. Pyxis Logistics)Demonstrated experience in following areas preferred:Technology driven program and service developmentProgram and service line implementation, monitoring and maintenanceQuality Assurance/Patient Safety oversight and managementSupervision of personnelBudget planning and executionHiring and evaluation of personnelMedication use evaluationKnowledge of pharmacy purchasing and inventory managementFamiliarity with Lean and Six SigmaKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYAbility 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 machinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsSupervisory skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to convey information to department personnel in an understandable mannerAbility to coordinate activities of multiple personnelGood manual dexterityKnowledge of mathAbility to create and interpret reports from various information systems and applicationsAccomplished at establishing trust, developing strong working relationships with managers, physicians, finance, academic and community professionalsDemonstrated change management skillsDemonstrated ability to research, plan and executeStrong critical thinking skillsExpertise in developing and administering pharmacy servicesStrong financial, analytical and data analysis skillsAble to exhibit strong team-building and leadershipProficient utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software applicationsFamiliarity with information systems operationKnowledge and ability to maintain compliance with The Joint Commission, NYS DOH and other applicable regulatory agenciesConsiderable initiative and judgment in problem solving; ability to deal with day-to-day problems on a consistent basisWORKING CONDITIONSTravel to various locations for meetings; work unusual hours, days and shifts to accommodate needs of the Pharmacy DepartmentNormal heat, light space, and safe working environmentREQNUMBER: 32926