Specialty Pharmacy Manager

Specialty Pharmacy Manager

Under the general direction of their manager, leads outpatient pharmacy operations for a large pharmacy enterprise at multiple sites, including procurement, prescribing, compounding, dispensing, storage of medications, administration and monitoring. Partners with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide treatments and advice to patients, records patient history relating to medication use and ensures the safe and secure storage of medications and related supplies. Offers expertise in determining the best possible treatments for specific diseases, stays current on pharmacy regulations, treatments and developments in research and design. Pharmacists are the experts on drug therapy and the primary health professionals who optimize use of medication for the benefit of the patients. Meets educational needs of patients, healthcare team, students and residents. Ensures adherence to regulatory and fiscal requirements. Serves as the Pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) on record with the California Board of Pharmacy and assumes all legal and regulatory responsibilities for the assigned Outpatient Pharmac(ies). Provides oversight for the daily operations of the Outpatient Pharmac(ies). Responsible for fiscal and productivity management and planning of area operations. Coordinates provision of all pharmacy services, including budget, operations, quality management, personnel, administrative, regulatory and educational functions. Ensures that the area meets all defined objectives and standards of practice, including compliance with applicable state and federal laws, accrediting body requirements, and customer service. Responsible for provision and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients, according to standards established by the Department of Pharmaceutical Services.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services at Parnassus Heights, Mission Bay, Mount Zion, and Owens Street Campuses, provide a full range of services for patients cared for by the UCSF Health System as well as its providers and payors. These services include, but are not limited to drug procurement, storage, and security; safe accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug use policies within the UCSF Health System; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department encompasses the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic unit within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum, research, and public service. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutical Services share its philosophy of advancing pharmacy practice.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training.
• Post graduate year 1 [PGY1] In Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates subject matter knowledge of industry best practices in outpatient pharmacy practice. Stays updated on pharmacy regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of all pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations. Ability to apply policy knowledge to improve workflow systems and protocols.
• Recent leadership experience with exposure to training and guiding employees on technical skills in outpatient pharmacy area. Motivates and inspires staff to improve quality and services.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment.
• Ability to organize assigned staff and unit operations in an efficient and effective manner. Ability to apply policy knowledge to identify productivity inefficiencies and compliance risks.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, patients, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff.
• Skills to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve patient problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process.
• Ability to listen actively to clinical staff and patients, understanding varying viewpoints and receiving feedback. Verbal and written communication skills to tactfully articulate reasoning behind own opinions and change the thinking of or gain acceptance from others.
• At least 5 years of outpatient pharmacy experience and 3 years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology and train others to effectively use applications.
• Compounding experience and knowledge in USP 797 and USP 800 regulations.
• Experience in the use of robotics and technology in drug delivery systems.

License/Certification

• Registered Pharmacist in the State of California

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