Description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy is responsible for managing overall successful operation of the assigned Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) retail pharmacies. Establishes and monitors departmental policies and procedures consistent with Federal and State Pharmacy Laws, and ensures ambulatory pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet the goals and standards of the medical center's policies and procedures and that they are consistent with the strategic priorities of the health system. Participates in hiring, drafting of job descriptions and assignment of job responsibilities as needed.
Ensures ambulatory pharmacy team members are highly engaged and support the goals of the pharmacy and assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest levels of safe pharmacy operation and staff productivity and participates in establishing and measuring job performance goals and metrics. Represents the Ambulatory Pharmacy department in hospital management meetings and participates in any hospital or system level committees where representation may be needed.
Responsible for the preparation of annual department budgets, adherence to same and any deviations therefrom. Responsible for the overall successful financial operations of the pharmacies including inventory control, narcotic drug controls, third party insurance contracts and that reporting to site and corporate finance departments are accurate. Works collaboratively with other HMH Ambulatory Pharmacy Site Managers in the best interest of the health system.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Bachelor of Science or PharmD from an accredited College of Pharmacy
2. Minimum of 3 years' experience and working knowledge of retail/ambulatory pharmacy.
3. Evidence of written communication skills via academic or work-related publications or presentations.
4. Working knowledge of New Jersey drug laws.
5. Understanding of, and experience with, ambulatory pharmacy technology (computers, workflow etc.).
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. Previous pharmacy management experience.
2. General computer competency including word process and spreadsheet utilities.
3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to be effectively understood in day-to-day functions and when training or orienting employees.
4. Negotiation and collaborative judgment to reach appropriate compromise in conflict resolution.
5. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an orientation towards customer service.
6. Basic computer skills needed.
7. Ability to prioritize and perform responsibilities accurately with attention to detail.
8. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload.
9. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
10. Financial management skills.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. Valid New Jersey Pharmacist License.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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