Manager - Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy

Manager, Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy (PIC)

Private Psychiatric Hospital

Peachford Hospital is seeking a talented and dynamic Manager for our Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy, The Apothecary, to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals! Since 1973, Peachford Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. Peachford is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services to children, adolescent, adults and seniors. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. Peachford strives to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and maintains its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community.

Position Overview

In 2018, Peachford Hospital opened a retail pharmacy to serve the needs of our patients when they discharge from inpatient care. Our belief is that when a patient has their medications when they return home, they are better set up for success after discharge. Our great reviews from former patients says that this program has been a great success and many of them continue to use The Apothecary for the regular medication needs. Our staff thinks it’s a great thing benefit too because we can get our own personal prescriptions filled at The Apothecary, while at work through our benefit plan. Due to the continued growth in the department, we are searching for a Pharmacy Manager with retail experience to help us take the pharmacy to the next level. This position will serve as the Pharmacist-In-Charge and be responsible for the full service operations. The Apothercary is open daytime hours Monday through Friday. This is a 36 hour a week position.

Responsibilities

Developing and achieving business goals by effectively planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all outpatient pharmacy service programs to provide efficient and effective systems. Managing drug utilization and medication use processes including dispensing, administering and monitoring patient outcomes to ensure patient safety. Effectively monitors and controls the purchasing and inventory management processes. Maintains awareness of developments in pharmacy and health care that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into their practice. Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts inspections, and maintains logs and other documentation as assigned. Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Verifies the accuracy of orders. Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts. Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs.

Some Of The Duties The Manager Will Assume Are

• Developing and achieving business goals by effectively planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all outpatient pharmacy service programs to provide efficient and effective systems.
• Managing drug utilization and medication use processes including dispensing, administering and monitoring patient outcomes to ensure patient safety.
• Effectively monitors and controls the purchasing and inventory management processes.
• Maintains awareness of developments in pharmacy and health care that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into their practice.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts inspections, and maintains logs and other documentation as assigned.
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Verifies the accuracy of orders.
• Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts. Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Exemplary health and related insurance after 30 days.
• 28 days Paid Time Off an Extended Leave Bank.
• Opportunity to purchase stock at discounted prices.
• 401(k) Plan with a generous company match.
• Three meals a day provided at no cost to employees.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Qualifications

• State of Georgia Licensed Pharmacist. Pharm D. preferred;
• Minimum of 5-8 years of pharmacy experience required with increasing leadership responsibility. 2 – 4 years of supervisory/leadership/management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of systems used in Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of benefit plans and systems.

EEO Statement

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