Job Summary and Responsibilities

While supporting the goals and objectives of the hospital and upholding the ethics of the profession of pharmacy, the Manager of Pharmacy Operations is responsible for managing the pharmacy operations. This includes implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures, supervision and training of staff, inventory management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The Manager of Pharmacy Operations will report to the Director of Pharmacy, Market Director of Pharmacy, or Region VP.

Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of pharmacy operations and shares clinical initiatives responsibility with Clinical Pharmacy Manager if applicable.
Assists in performance evaluation and competency assessment of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Contributes to formulary management and works with health care providers to ensure formulary compliance.
Participates in Strategic and Operational Planning activities and the development of the Pharmacy Department’s annual budget.
Educates, mentors, and evaluates pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to develop and improve skills necessary for providing pharmaceutical care.
Collaborates with health care providers to individualize medication therapies to promote safe, efficacious, and cost-effective patient care following best practices and evidence-based guidelines.

Job Requirements

Minimum:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Pharmacist in an acute care settingBachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy requiredActive California State Pharmacist License in good standingDemonstrated change management, standardization, and leadership development skills requiredDemonstrated ability to create enthusiasm for new programs and different approaches to existing programs requiredDemonstrated quality improvement competencies requiredDemonstrated understanding of utilization and productivity in a variety of clinical settings required

Preferred:

Minimum of 1 year in a leadership position or pharmacy residency completed or supplemental Masters Degree (MBA, MS, MHA, etc)

Preferred Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training Membership in the ASHP, ASCP, APHA and/or other professional associations is desirable.

Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Center, a Dignity Health member, has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus, offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers, a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.

Wherever you work throughout our system, you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality, personalized care. Joining our 1,300 employees, 230 physicians and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.