Pharmacist (manager)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Manager, Pharmacy oversees the daily operations and activities of staff, providing direction, support and guidance as appropriate. The incumbent monitors the efficiency and efficacy of the team, ensuring all patient and customer questions/concerns are addressed appropriately and professionally in a timely manner. The Manager, Pharmacy coordinates materials, locations, and visits for the Pharmacy Service Group to ensure contacts with customer sites flow smoothly and properly. The incumbent provides system and process training for FRx operation’s employees, assisting in cross-training between different positions as needed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Supervises the day to day activities of the assigned team ensuring that each individual’s work meets the established performance standards regarding the dispensing of pharmacy products.

• Monitors and evaluates the workflow of the team ensuring appropriate balance and allocation of tasks for efficient and timely processing and dispensing.
• Monitors enrollment volume and timelines for quality control assessment and identifying trends and issues.
• Recommends process and operational improvements as appropriate.
• Ensures customer/patient satisfaction and facilitates problem resolution, fielding escalated calls and issues as needed.
• Works with pharmacy/management to create and maintain staffing levels within operations. Coordinates and schedules meetings/trainings and communication between pharmacy and office staff.
• Assists with training new and existing employees. Coaches staff in operational activities to ensure compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• Assists with management of department staffing by providing input regarding hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions. Does not have the direct ability to hire, terminate, or authorize salary changes.
• Acts as the QA Control within the respective team and manages the FRx policy and procedures process to include: revising and updating the documents, training, and maintaining master copies.

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Prepares pertinent statistical reports, noting trends and issues. Provides analysis and recommendations to the team as well as other FRx management.

• Prepares summaries of FRx operations staff efforts, contacts, and resultant patient enrollments to support management decisions.
• Provides analyses and other support services for the Director of Operations.
• Provides administrative support on an as-needed basis for Executive Team.

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