Lead Operations Pharmacist - Enterprise Pharmacy Warehouse

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Responsible for the oversight of pharmaceutical distribution and quality control for the Enterprise Pharmacy Warehouse at West Virginia University Health System through involvement in operational, educational and administrative activities. Assists the Warehouse Manager with daily operations of the Enterprise Pharmacy Warehouse and assumes responsibility in Manager or Directors absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:

PA: Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy

MD: Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy

OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Remote Workers Only: Must additionally hold current Pharmacist license issued by state of residence.

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years as a pharmacist in a pharmacy setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy.
• . Board Certification in a pharmacy specialty.

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years’ experience pharmaceutical oversight and/or quality control with leadership experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides leadership and care for Warehouse operations in assigned areas of responsibility Oversees and guides team on the best practices and established guidelines for Warehouse workflow. Assures safe and effective distribution and quality of medications. Assures compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. Maintains a high degree of customer service commitment by taking a proactive approach by meeting with customers to ensure their product and delivery needs are met. Responds to customer complaints to ensure corrective measures have been taken and communicated when warranted.
• Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers within the Enterprise Warehouse to facilitate performance management.
• Perform quality oversight of pre-packed medications to assure accuracy and proper documentation..
• Directs pharmacy team engaged in repackaging and proper labeling of pharmaceuticals.
• Analyze and trend drug supply costs, spend, and utilization data with a focus on high-cost products.
• Detects, reports, and helps to prevent medication errors, mis-picks, inaccurate order fills and offers constructive ideas for resolution.. Assures adequate and timely submission of data and reports for performance improvement activities.
• Assumes responsibility for and assists in decisions related to the provision of pharmacy Warehouse services.
• Actively engages Enterprise facilities with respect to program integrations offered by the pharmacy.
• Ensures that policies and procedures related to repackaging and drug distribution are updated and followed.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance and hazardous drug management.
• Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.
• Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.
• Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement and research activities of the department.
• Assist in supervising staff in regards to drug repackaging and distribution duties.
• Participates in medication use evaluations, quality assurance, workflow, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assists in instructing pharmacy technicians, interns and other pharmacy personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy state/federal law.
• Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
• Assist Manager or Director in leading committees, projects, and workgroups.
• Responsible for Quality Improvement Projects that directly impact their area
• Holds routine meetings for operations team to provide updates and for quality improvement.
• Assumes leadership role in absence of the Warehouse Manager.
• Assists with input from Warehouse Manager in updating or writing departmental job descriptions.
• Ensures services are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Assumes Role of Pharmacist in Charge if appointed by Manager/Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Time management skills.
• Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable state laws and serves as Pharmacist In Charge if appointed.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Shift:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center:

256 SYSTEM Enterprise Pharmacy Solutions

Address:

781 Chestnut Ridge Road

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.