Pharmacy Manager-Central Operations and Automation

Pharmacy Manager – Central Operations and Automation Full-time Salary Range Minimum: $81.53 Salary Range Maximum: $105.99 Compensation: USD 169,582 - USD 220,459 yearly At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits to take care of our employees. Responsibilities Plans staffing requirements, hires to meet needs, and schedules to ensure efficient management of pharmacy resources and workflow. Cooperates with peers in scheduling and sharing of personnel resources. Assists with development of talent across sections in technical, clinical, and management positions through early assessment of high potential, individual development plans, direct mentoring, monitoring of development plans, and succession planning. Coaches and monitors staff to ensure compliance with standards and improvement in performance. Uses appropriate resources to implement department, hospital, and health system policies and procedures. Implements NM performance management process. Adheres to Values-Based Leadership Model: fosters patients first mission and prioritizes our people; values and promotes teamwork, delivers and expects excellence; acts with integrity. Ensures programmatic goals and evaluations are delivered for pharmacy students and/or residents at the practice site. Assumes twenty‑four‑hour accountability for quality of patient care, human resources, and overall department function. Develops department‑based goals to support hospital and division mission and objectives. Uses appropriate resources within the hospital and department to provide consultation, education, technical, or information services to provide optimum pharmacy care. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and regulatory policies and procedures. Facilitates a multi‑disciplinary and collaborative approach to patient care and inter‑departmental problem solving and service delivery. Develops and maintains relationships with all customers. Ensures that service standards are developed, implemented, and evaluated. Creates an environment of high morale and motivated professionals. Develops cost center capital budget and submits for approval. Develops and participates in facility changes and planning. Works with physicians in developing criteria for drug use and in implementing and monitoring the criteria. Works with physicians on the resolution of distributive and clinical issues. Identifies and pursues activities and development opportunities appropriate to the position and personal development. Meets the responsibilities of the Designated Person as outlined in USP standards. Required Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Illinois Licensed Pharmacist. 3‑5 years of experience in a healthcare institution or equivalent advanced Pharmacy residency/fellowship training. Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of internal and external customers. 5 years of experience in home infusion, acute care, or specialty pharmacy. Consulting or group presentation skills. Strong negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and achieve savings goals. Operational knowledge of pharmacy technology and automation systems. Preferred MBA, MHA, or PGY2 residency in Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Memorial Healthcare