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Geisinger Health System lists this Manager Pharmacy opportunity in scranton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
nThe manager position will vary in scope and complexity based on the area to which the manager is assigned. In general, the manager will provide supervision of the staff, oversee the medication use process and clinical pharmacy services in their assigned area. Additionally, the manager will provide quality pharmaceutical care defined as being responsible for assuring the provision of safe, efficacious and cost-effective drug therapy for all patients. The manager will utilize integrated and routine communication with all health care professionals as well as patients concerning medication therapy management.
nJob Duties
nnnPerforms all pharmacist duties and responsibilities for their practice area.
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nnAccountable for ensuring that 'best practice' standards of clinical care are maintained, patient satisfaction is optimized, and an efficient medication use process and workflow is achieved.
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nnEvaluates the department's current pharmacy practice and makes recommendations.
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nnOversees and plans for the development of new programs based on need and opportunity.
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nnResponsible, as first line manager, for addressing and resolving employee and patient issues that arise, seeking advice and counsel, when necessary, from Human Resource or departmental leadership, to ensure a satisfactory outcome.
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nnPerforms all performance management activities for assigned staff.
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nnEnsures adequate staffing levels, skill mix and assignments to support the appropriate provision of patient care.
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nnResponsible for staff recruitment and hiring processes in assigned area.
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nnAccountable for maintaining standards, clinical activities, operational activities, and performance metrics that meet clinical, operational and market needs.
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nnIdentifies and analyzes changes in medication utilization and costs including factors driving change trends.
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nnWorks in conjunction with the pharmacists, physicians, and administrative partners to develop processes or programs to address identified issues with medication utilization.
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nnContributes to the development of evidence-based, cost containment and cost saving protocols and therapies.
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nnResponsible for providing input into staffing and financial budgets for their assigned areas.
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nnCommunicates and ensures the implementation of activities and tools that consistently educate and focus staff on key performance indicators.
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nnResponsible for ensuring the development and implementation of operational contingency plans in concert with the department leadership team as financial or other conditions warrant.
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nnEnsures compliance of assigned areas and services with accreditation and both regulatory and corporate compliance standards.
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nnDevelops/revises/audits/maintains department policies and procedures.
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n nWork is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
nPosition Details
nEducation
nBachelor's Degree-Pharmacy (Required)
nExperience
nMinimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Required), Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
nCertification(s) and License(s)
nLicensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania
nOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
nWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Worksite address
scranton, PA, 18512, US
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