Operations Manager, Decentralized Pharmacy Services

The Operations Manager, Decentralized Pharmacy Services will be\rresponsible for operations of our Georgetown University Hospital's satellite\rpharmacy locations which includes but are not limited to Pediatric,\rPerioperative, Oncology and Research Pharmacies. The position will also be\rresponsible for pharmacy operations related but not limited to USP, kits, trays\rand carts.
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

Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

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

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.

Performs all duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacist I, including but not limited to all activities involved in the distributive, clinical and research activities of the area, provides relief for staff Pharmacist functions as necessary.

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

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.

Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations and holds departmental staff accountable for conformity with the standards in all activities.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.