Specialty Pharmacy Manager

Specialty Pharmacy Manager

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD
• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist and/or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of the specialty pharmacy department’s daily duties and operational performance, in addition to leading and directing pharmacy staff.
• Responsible for dispensing and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of medications to all customers.
• Maintains open communication and is available to customers and practitioner sites for consultation.
• Provide professional consultation to both patients and prescribers of partner health facility.
• Engages in the planning of new pharmacy initiatives and management of existing patient care programs.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the designated facility and hospital.
• Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of Cardinal Health, the client/hospital, and specialty accreditation bodies.
• With assistance from Cardinal Health Subject Matter Experts, obtain specialty accreditation.
• As Pharmacist-in-Charge, directly supervise specialty operation.
• Supervise Pharmacotherapy Clinic staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing is present to fulfill the needs of the pharmacy.
• Maintain accurate records of all prescription medication received and dispensed.
• Ensure policies are in place regarding accurate dispensing and labeling of prescriptions and those policies are followed.
• Ensure that pharmacy and all pharmacy personnel comply with all Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmacy management experience preferred
• 4-8 years of specialty pharmacy experience preferred
• ACHC and URAC experience preferred
• 340B experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organize, plan and delegate appropriately
• May require vendor credentialing