Directs, oversees, and allocates activities of employees engaged in compounding, mixing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards and State and Federal legal requirements. Selects vendors and authorizes purchase of... [+] More

Directs, oversees, and allocates activities of employees engaged in compounding, mixing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards and State and Federal legal requirements. Selects vendors and authorizes purchase of pharmaceutical items. Provides consultative advice to nursing and medical staffs.

Answers questions and provides information on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals. Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring work activities, such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports, etc. Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budget funds. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces safety regulations. Furnishes budget and department reports for hospital administrators. Recommends and informs medical personnel of drug applications and characteristics. May recruit, hire, evaluate employee performance, and recommend disciplinary action. May instruct interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy or teach in college of pharmacy. [-] Less

Directs, oversees, and allocates activities of employees engaged in compounding, mixing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards and State and Federal legal requirements. Selects vendors and authorizes purchase of... [+] More

Directs, oversees, and allocates activities of employees engaged in compounding, mixing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards and State and Federal legal requirements. Selects vendors and authorizes purchase of pharmaceutical items. Provides consultative advice to nursing and medical staffs.

Answers questions and provides information on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals. Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring work activities, such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports, etc. Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budget funds. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces safety regulations. Furnishes budget and department reports for hospital administrators. Recommends and informs medical personnel of drug applications and characteristics. May recruit, hire, evaluate employee performance, and recommend disciplinary action. May instruct interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy or teach in college of pharmacy. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities and functions of hospital pharmacy

plans and implements procedures in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies and legal requirements. Directs pharmacy personnel programs, such as hiring, training, and intern programs. Confers with computer... [+] More

Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities and functions of hospital pharmacy

plans and implements procedures in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies and legal requirements. Directs pharmacy personnel programs, such as hiring, training, and intern programs. Confers with computer personnel to develop computer programs for pharmacy information management systems, patient and department charge systems, and inventory control. Analyzes records to indicate prescribing trends and excessive usage. Prepares pharmacy budget and department reports required by hospital administrators. Attends staff meetings to advise and inform hospital medical staff of drug applications and characteristics. Observes pharmacy personnel at work and develops quality assurance techniques to ensure safe, legal, and ethical practices. Oversees preparation and dispensation of experimental drugs. [-] Less

Directs, oversees, and allocates activities of employees engaged in compounding, mixing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards and State and Federal legal requirements. Selects vendors and authorizes purchase of... [+] More

Directs, oversees, and allocates activities of employees engaged in compounding, mixing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care, according to professional standards and State and Federal legal requirements. Selects vendors and authorizes purchase of pharmaceutical items. Provides consultative advice to nursing and medical staffs.

Answers questions and provides information on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals. Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring work activities, such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports, etc. Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budget funds. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces safety regulations. Furnishes budget and department reports for hospital administrators. Recommends and informs medical personnel of drug applications and characteristics. May recruit, hire, evaluate employee performance, and recommend disciplinary action. May instruct interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy or teach in college of pharmacy. [-] Less

Provides executive leadership for operations, growth, and financial performance of pharmacy operations.

Responsible for the planning, supervision and successful execution of all activities related to the pharmacy's operations to ensure accuracy in the dispensing of products and information. Develops and implements... [+] More

Provides executive leadership for operations, growth, and financial performance of pharmacy operations.

Responsible for the planning, supervision and successful execution of all activities related to the pharmacy's operations to ensure accuracy in the dispensing of products and information. Develops and implements operational efficiencies throughout the pharmacy. This position is responsible for all pharmacy practice and regulatory issues of the pharmacy to include compliance with regulatory issues, corporate policies, standards and operating procedures. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates outcomes of the pharmacy department’s strategic plans. Performs regular data analysis of pharmacy data and pharmaceutical cost reports to identify variances and root causes so that areas of focus may be identified and resources may be appropriately deployed. Prepares and manages the departmental budget. Hires, develops and motivates a qualified pharmacy department staff. May be responsible for sales and marketing of pharmacy services. This position typically requires a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, a Pharm.D., a Pharmacist license, six years of pharmacy experience, and strong clinical decision-making skills. [-] Less

Responsible for operations of a pharmacy center that distributes pharmaceuticals via mail.

Responsible for the planning, supervision and successful execution of all activities related to the mail order pharmacy's operations to ensure accuracy in the dispensing of products and information. Develops... [+] More

Responsible for operations of a pharmacy center that distributes pharmaceuticals via mail.

Responsible for the planning, supervision and successful execution of all activities related to the mail order pharmacy's operations to ensure accuracy in the dispensing of products and information. Develops and maintains strategies to fulfill prescriptions, comply with regulatory and reporting standards, and collect drug utilization data. Develops and implements operational efficiencies throughout the pharmacy. This position is responsible for all pharmacy practice and regulatory issues of the pharmacy to include compliance with regulatory issues, corporate policies, standards and operating procedures. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates outcomes of the mail order pharmacy’s strategic plans. Performs regular data analysis of pharmacy data and pharmaceutical cost reports to identify variances and root causes so that areas of focus may be identified and resources may be appropriately deployed. Prepares and manages the departmental budget. Hires, develops and motivates a qualified department staff. This position typically requires a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, a Pharm.D., a Pharmacist license, six years of pharmacy experience, and strong decision-making skills. [-] Less

Organizes and oversees the daily... [+] More

Organizes and oversees the daily activities of the Pharmacy Department, including staff work schedules and resource allocation. Manages and directs the pharmacy processes and activities of personnel to ensure the efficient and timely dispensing of medications to clients and compliance with all relevant laws.

Ensures that the department complies with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements. Develops departmental policies and procedures. Oversees the financial operations of the pharmacy, including assisting in preparing budgets and reporting operational and financial data. Acts as a liaison with the medical community. Manages and coordinates the activities of the pharmacy staff. Provides drug consultation services when required. Coordinates patient services with the Nursing, Delivery, and Reimbursement Departments. Oversees the purchasing, control, and security of all drug products and medical supplies. Ensures the confidentiality of patient and proprietary information. Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates specific pharmacy care plans for home care patients. Assists in assessing, managing, and reporting medication-related incidents and equipment errors and/or failures. Responds to requests for drug information from health care providers and home care patients. Provides in-service education to Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacy Technicians, and other practitioners. Participates in employee reviews. May prepare medication emergency kits if required. [-] Less

Procures supplies, materials, and pharmaceuticals for the pharmacy. Maintains interface with vendors to ensure the procurement of high quality merchandise, expedient delivery, and dependable service at optimum price. Negotiates contractual arrangements between the organization and selected vendors committing funds up... [+] More

Procures supplies, materials, and pharmaceuticals for the pharmacy. Maintains interface with vendors to ensure the procurement of high quality merchandise, expedient delivery, and dependable service at optimum price. Negotiates contractual arrangements between the organization and selected vendors committing funds up to authorized limits. Typically requires licensure as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with a minimum of two years of experience.

Places orders and handles routine purchase orders. Verifies order fulfillment and checks invoices. Analyzes markets to determine vendor sources and product availability. Remains cognizant of market fluctuations affecting prices. Interviews and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Maintains procurement history and inventory records. Populates inventory records for use in pharmacy and updates prices. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests. Maintains procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and identify an appropriate corrective action. May approve invoices for payment. May automate invoicing and purchasing procedures. May transfer drugs between pharmacies [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates the daily operations of the Pharmacy Department in the areas of staff supervision, maintenance of clinical programs, effective intra- and inter-departmental communication, workload assignment, and proper allocation of pharmacy resources to deliver quality patient care. Assists the... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates the daily operations of the Pharmacy Department in the areas of staff supervision, maintenance of clinical programs, effective intra- and inter-departmental communication, workload assignment, and proper allocation of pharmacy resources to deliver quality patient care. Assists the Pharmacy Manager with planning and directing the activities of the Pharmacy Department in addition to performing all the duties of a Pharmacist.

Monitors daily operations to ensure achievement of department quality and service objectives. Assists in the department planning and management of appropriate staffing levels, work flow, and problem resolution. Coordinates work plans and activities with department supervisors and manager. Assures the timely and accurate preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products and completion of the department's clinical function. Participates in the quality improvement process. Ensures that patient therapy is consistent with current medical practice, FDA and drug manufacturers' recommendations, current literature, and/or other information sources. Assists in the implementation, management, and maintenance of pharmacy-related software products. Monitors the systems for data quality, efficiency and operation, and data integrity. Assists in the interviewing, selection, coaching, development, and training of department staff. [-] Less

Assists the pharmacist in dispensing, delivery and retrieval of medications. May assist Pharmacist in hospital, clinic, home care, long-term care, mail order, managed care or retail pharmacy performing a variety of duties. This position may also be found in research,... [+] More

Assists the pharmacist in dispensing, delivery and retrieval of medications. May assist Pharmacist in hospital, clinic, home care, long-term care, mail order, managed care or retail pharmacy performing a variety of duties. This position may also be found in research, education and the pharmaceutical industry.

Receives and screens prescription medication orders for completeness and accuracy. Mixes pharmaceutical preparations using proper aseptic techniques, fills bottles or other container with prescribed medications, and types labels for bottles, using proper packaging techniques. Collects, organizes and evaluates information to assist pharmacists in serving patients. Prepares and distributes medications in a variety of health system settings. Provides drug information and education, as needed. Receives and stores incoming supplies and assists in stocking shelves, checking prices and maintaining inventory. Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records. Collects payment or initiates billing for pharmacy services and goods. Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods. Types and files reports, and completes forms as directed. This position typically requires completion of a pharmacy technician training program and current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). [-] Less