· Plans and manages the pharmacy in compliance with all legal and regulatory parameters, in cooperation with all other departments, and as an efficient and profitable business center;
· Is an active member of the Quality Management Committee;
· Builds a high quality, service-oriented pharmacy team;
· Directs, coordinates, and evaluates pharmacy staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; succession planning; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems;
· Assures staff training and competency;
· Complies with Human Resources policies. May delegate policy components, but retains responsibility for performance;
· Works with Shields and hospital partner staff to continually develop and implement ideas for delivering high quality, cost effective services, including clinical management programs, adherence and persistency initiatives, etc.;
· Implements record systems and processes for the operating unit;
· Oversees inventory procedures of Specialty Pharmacy
· Guarantees compliance with the state and federal regulations, accrediting body standards, corporate policies, and standards of performance;
· Oversees pharmacy patient services directly or through a qualified individual with responsibility for policy implementation, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement;
· Participates directly in pharmacy services as required;
· Manages compliance to the Company formulary as applicable;
· Oversees staff allocation Management responsibility for all pharmacy personnel; may direct subordinate managers/supervisors;