Manager, Inpatient Pharmacist - Pharmacy Medication Utilization and Inventory Compliance Manager Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Description

Using clinical judgment and available resources, develops and oversees medication management procedures and strategies to ensure safe and compliant receiving, storage, dispensing and reordering of all medications for patient care at the medical center. Develops and maintains policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all medication inventory and controlled substance handling and rules/regulations. Responsible for education of staff and reporting out of key metrics to pharmacy leadership related to this oversight. Oversees and directly contributes to preparation and dispensing of medications for patients of SMH in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations for Pharmacy practice. Provides supervision of Pharmacy staff when assisting in medication storage, preparation and dispensing activities as defined by NYS Laws and Regulations.

Job Responsibility

Develops and oversees medication management procedures and strategies to ensure safe and compliant receiving, storage, dispensing and reordering of all medications
Develops and maintains policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all medication inventory and controlled substance handling and rules/regulations
Responsible for education of staff and reporting out of key metrics to pharmacy leadership
Oversees and directly contributes to preparation and dispensing of medications for patients of SMH
Provides supervision of Pharmacy staff when assisting in medication storage, preparation and dispensing activities
Directs and supervises the work of staff in the pharmacy stockroom and controlled substance vault
Ensures pharmacist checks for all products requiring approval prior to dispensing
Participates in departmental Q/A processes such as reporting and following up on medication incidents
Oversees non-formulary medication inventory, preparation if needed, and reorder points
Oversees the management of drug shortages in the pharmacy
Provides training, mentorship and feedback for evaluating Levels I-III Pharmacists, all levels of Pharmacy Technicians, as well as other trainees
Contributes to Pharmacy PGY1 Residents training as assigned
Contributes to the training of pharmacy students for IPPE and APPE rotations
Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures and policies regarding inventory management and controlled substance handling are readily accessible
Tracks and documents training and ongoing competency for all pharmacists and technicians
Participates regularly and routinely in interdepartmental meetings, projects and policy making related to medication use and inventory management
Delegates tasks to those under their supervision
Ensure compliance with all controlled substance rules and regulations, including maintaining all inventory and dispensing records
Tracks and reports workload statistics and other vital operational data
Performs budget management and planning relevant to area of supervision
Works with team on issues and independently identifies problems or safety risks, develops plans for mitigation
Develops and maintains inventory management strategies utilizing current data sources
Develops and maintains downtime procedures for all inventory management systems including technology/automation
Schedules staff in relevant area of supervision
Participates in the interview and hiring decisions for staff members
Completes annual and on-going evaluations of performance of employees
Handles conflicts in a direct, timely and professional manner

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D Required
Minimum of 5 years of acute care pharmacy practice experience Required OR Postgraduate-Year 1 (PGY-1) training combined with a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience OR a Postgraduate-Year 2 (PGY-2) residency in hospital pharmacy administration
New York State Pharmacy License or eligibility Required

Nice to have

Graduate degree in business management (or another relevant field) Preferred
Residency Training, additional management/leadership development training Preferred

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