Pharmacy Manager
Reports to: Regional Director of Operations
Job Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland (suburb of Washington D.C.)
Position Summary
What an awesome opportunity to join a high-technology growth company! Millennium Pharmacy Systems (MPS) pays a very competitive salary, offers fantastic benefits and is looking for a Pharmacy Manager to join our growing Long Term Care (LTC) practice in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The primary focus of this position is the day-to-day management of our pharmacy operation and professional practice. This operation ensures that the medications prescribed for our patient population of nursing home and assisted living residents are dispensed accurately, in a timely manner and in complete accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies. The successful candidate has a strong customer-service and patient-service focus and enjoys leading an eager team of pharmacists and technicians.
Qualifications
· Bachelors or Pharm.D degree in Pharmacy is equired
· Maryland pharmacy license current and in good standing is required
· Pharmacy licenses current and in good standing in the surrounding states (e.g., VA, PA, DC) are a major plus, but are not required
· Willingness to get cross-licensed in other states at the company’s expense
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Previous experience in a LTC pharmacy is highly desirable, but not required
· Previous experience as a pharmacy manager/supervisor is preferred
· Demonstrated skills working with technology and equipment related to prescription verification and automated fulfillment/packaging systems is a major plus
· Appropriate computer skills for the position (Microsoft Office Suite) and areas of influence
· Strong work ethic and the desire to lead by example, with attention to detail and quality, is required
Job Functions
- Pharmacist in Charge responsibility for this dispensing operation
- Professional management responsibility of all pharmacists, technicians and supportive personnel at the site, but you are still a working pharmacist
- Able to perform site leadership responsibilities with minimal supervision
- Checking and dispensing of medications in compliance with state and federal laws
- Maintain strong knowledge of MPS policies and procedures and ensure that they are applied consistently by all employees in the pharmacy
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of pharmacy rules and government regulations and dispense accordingly
- Answer a variety of questions as presented by MPS customer service representatives, pharmacists and technicians
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, manage the drug inventory and assist with drug file maintenance
- Utilize knowledge of disease-specific needs of the patient in performance of duties and responsibilities
- Orient, train and mentor new staff members
- Demonstrate “leadership by example” in projecting a positive attitude, and involvement in MPS employee activities
- Other duties as assigned
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