What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacy Manager - Mesa, AZ position at The Cigna Group?
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Role Summary
Responsible for implementing and/or supervising the development of specific pharmacy services and new programs and plans. Coordinates and directs all activities related to the compounding, dispensing, delivery, receipt, and handling of medications and associated products within regulatory guidelines.
Major Duties
EVERNORTH Care Group pharmacies offer a full line of prescription services along with over the counter medications. The pharmacists work closely with the health care providers to insure optimal therapeutic outcomes for our patients through continual collaboration with the team of health care providers with the health care centers.
As a Pharmacy Supervisor you will:
1. Prepare, compound, label, package and dispense medication
2. Comply with Federal, State and Company regulations governing all aspects of pharmacy practice
3. Manage pharmacy operations within the department budget and according to departmental purchasing and inventory control policies
4. Manage the ordering and maintenance of medications, chemicals and other pharmacy stock items.
5. Provides medication and medication information to non-physician providers, nurses and physicians.
6. Maintains sanitary work area and equipment
7. Provides excellent customer service, both internal and external
8. This position requires in depth knowledge of pharmaceutical science to assure the accurate compounding of drugs. The incumbent offers pharmaceutical counsel to patients in explaining the impact as well as the side effects of various medications and their compatibility with other substances.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have:
1. Active Licensed Pharmacist in the state of Arizona and in good standing. PharmD preferred.
2. At least 3 years' experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting.
3. Experience with automated pharmacy computer system.
4. Management experience preferred
5. Bilingual; English/Spanish preferred.
6. Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
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