SCH-MGR PHARMACY

General Purpose of Job:

Plans, organizes, controls, and supervises activities in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and State and Federal laws. Recommends innovations in the practice and function of the hospital pharmacy to Administration and carries out mutually agreed upon programs.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Develops and implements a strategic plan for the pharmacy that supports the mission and goals of the organization.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures promoting cost-effective, appropriate, and safe medication use.
• Develops and implements cost reduction strategies to maintain costs within budget and realize cost reduction opportunities.
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends modifications to annual operating budget(s) to provide adequate space and resources needed by the department.
• Recommends new services/modifications to existing services to meet patient needs and provide additional sources of revenue.
• Develops and maintains a medical staff-approved formulary.
• Ensures maintenance of an adequate medication supply. Ensures the integrity of the medication supply. Establishes specifications for the procurement of medications, chemicals, and biologicals.
• Establishes, controls, and actively monitors inventory levels.
• Assures adequate control and documentation of controlled substances.
• Ensures strict control and accountability for medications dispensed to patients.
• Develops and implements pharmacy services in collaboration with associated department services.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a program that improves the quality of pharmacy services and supports the performance improvement plan of the organization.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Work cooperatively with other members of Sparrow Health System, and hospital and pharmacy staff.
• Participates in all committees/functions required by the organization including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Maintains departmental charge system for services rendered. Ensures that the system is comprehensive, accurate and timely.
• Plan and monitor the department's expenses, with emphasis on drug expense. Design programs to ensure cost-effective use and procurement of medications.
• Reviews monthly operating budgets and submits variance reports within scheduled time frame.
• Monitors and justifies all expenses exceeding budgeted targets.
• Prepares and justifies annual Capital Equipment and Construction Budgets within defined budget time lines.
• Supervises medication storage and preparation areas throughout the facility and off-site clinics.
• Handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and responds to concerns.
• Fosters a team environment.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written).