Respiratory Care Manager

Kennebec Pharmacy and Home Care is your local pharmacy and home medical equipment provider dedicated to making better living possible. We offer an array of services that extend far beyond those of a traditional retail pharmacy and have been serving residents throughout the state of Maine for over 20 years.

You can look to us for: prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, specialty medications, durable medical equipment, complex rehabilitation equipment, home infusion therapy, respiratory therapy, men's and women's health services, and more.

At Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care, we are dedicated to addressing the pharmaceutical, durable medical equipment, and respiratory needs of those we serve with unparalleled care and compassion. Our mission is to provide the highest level of service and support, making better living possible for our clients every day.

This position is a full-time exempt position located in our Augusta location. 

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Care Manager directs and coordinates all respiratory therapy activities while overseeing the daily operations and staff supervision for our respiratory care department. This individual will focus on quality, efficiency, and staff development.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance.
• Conduct regular team meetings, coaching, and mentoring.
• Foster team collaboration, process improvement, and teambuilding.
• Plan and organize daily operations to ensure high-quality care and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies and procedures as well as, accreditation requirements.
• Monitor and improve workflow, financial performance, and quality outcomes.
• Develop budgets, optimize resources, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, staff development, and strategic growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum of 5 years as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Current driver’s license in good standing.
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or RN (Registered Nurse).
• Licensed RCP.
• CPR certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in team building, mentoring, and process improvement.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build strategic relationships and drive innovation.
• Previous experience in a leadership role is desired
• Physical and Environmental Requirements 
• Standard retail floor setting with minimal noise levels.   Ability to lift/move/carry objects of varying size and weight, which may include lifting of moderately heavy boxes.  (25 lbs.) Involves prolonged standing/walking nearly 100% of the shift.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Earned Paid Time Off
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• 401K with company match

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that is dedicated to making better living possible, we’d love to hear from you!!

Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.