Inpatient Operations Manager, Pharmacy Services

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for an experienced clinical pharmacy leader to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC in the role of Inpatient Operations Manager, Pharmacy Services.

As a Pharmacy Services Manager you will, be responsible for the administration, coordination and supervision of the Central Pharmacy Services. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assumes direct responsibility for the management and operation of the distributive functions of the Central Pharmacy Service.

Participates in the development or revision of Pharmacy policy and procedures.

Monitors and enforces standard operating policies and procedures in respect to drug storage, inventory, preparation, admixture, distribution, security, transportation and wastage for routine, IV, controlled, cytotoxic and investigational drugs.

Assists with the inventory, re-ordering and maintenance of the Central Pharmacy stock.

Plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews work activities for the area.

Performs personnel management functions for the designated area to include, but not limited to; interviewing, hiring, scheduling, coaching, counseling, evaluating and terminating employees as delegated by or with the Department Head's approval.

Plans, provides, and evaluates orientation, training, continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning as delegated for the department and other hospital staff.

Participates in monitoring and controlling assigned operational and capital budgets within administrative guidelines.

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Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree B.S. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required
• On-the-Job Training or a hospital pharmacy residency program or equivalent experience required

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Experience

• 1-2 years experience as a hospital pharmacist, in a progressive clinical environment required
• Some supervisory experience helpful required

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Licenses and Certifications

• PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Current DC license as a Pharmacist required

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology and related sciences.
• Knowledge of chemical, biological, and comparative therapeutic properties of a wide range of drugs.
• Knowledge of management, and Federal/Local laws and regulations. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills; ability to provide direction to others; ability to work under stress.
• Ability to perform computerized procedures.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups; geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonate.
• Must demonstrate knowledge in the relationship of age and the proper selection of drugs and drug pharmacokinetics in various age groups.
• Annual performance appraisals will measure the level of knowledge and skills maintained through the use of criteria based job standards.
• Employees must maintain a satisfactory level of knowledge and skills to continue employment.

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This position has a hiring range of $139,276 - $263,744
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