What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Manager position at UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center?
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Manager oversees and is responsible for daily operations associated with the Pharmacy Department. Ensures the appropriateness of drug therapy as described in position accountabilities. Keep in proper form all records required relating to the purchase and dispensing of all prescription required drugs including controlled substance requirements. Eliminate from stock all misbranded and adulterated drugs including outdated drugs and drugs not properly labeled. Provide for the proper storage of drugs in order to prevent loss or deterioration. Insure coverage of the pharmacy by licensed pharmacists. Insure against unauthorized entry into the pharmacy's dispensing and compounding area and ensure appropriate security. The manager is responsible for ensuring that the medication needs of inpatients and outpatients are accurately met and for maintaining all necessary records. Participates in the development of protocols, policies, and procedures with the Regional Pharmacy Director and System Director. Participates in the development and execution of the departmental strategic and operational plans. Provides leadership direction for all pharmacy staff. Is responsible for the oversight and supervision of pharmacy staff. The manager is responsible for regulatory compliance to include the following:
1. Supervise the storage, sale, dispensing or compounding of drugs, poisons and restricted devices.
2. Instruct ALL employees, either orally or in writing, at regular intervals relative to the appropriate activities in connection with the practice of pharmacy in conjunction with the Pharmacy Director
3. When the Manager is to be absent from a pharmacy at any time, he/she should be certain that another qualified pharmacist is present during his/her absence as provided under Education Law.
4. Be certain that the pharmacy is properly registered and operating in accordance with the present laws, rules and regulations.
5. Use "reasonable" means to determine that the drugs being held for sale meet established standards (federal and state).
6. Issue verbal and written notice to each of his/her subordinates concerning the laws, rules and regulations (federal, state, and local) relative to proper pharmacy practice.
7. Ensure that no prescription required drugs or devices are sold at wholesale unless the pharmacy possesses a State Board of Pharmacy wholesaler registration.
Qualifications / Job Requirements:
Education / Skills Required:
* Completion/Graduation with a Doctor of Pharmacy
* Degree from an ACPE-accredited college of Pharmacy
* Currently holds an unrestricted license and registered or eligible for licensure and registration as a Pharmacist by the State of Vermont required
* Five years or more of relevant practice in a hospital setting
* EMR experience
* Good Communication skills
* Excels with computer skills
The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
