General Manager of Pharmacy
Ready to bring your heart and expertise to an award-winning team that feels more like a family? Bring your passion for care to Golden LivingCenters. As one of the nation's leading providers of skilled nursing care and inpatient and outpatient therapies, we're dedicated to helping people live fuller, longer and more productive lives. Our Golden LivingCenters have won more AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards than any other post-acute healthcare provider. These awards are the nation's highest for distinguished achievement in post-acute care, and they reflect the commitment and quality orientation of our caregivers. Join us! Together, we're redefining the way care is delivered with an innovative, holistic approach that considers the 'whole patient' every time.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for the management and coordination of the daily operations for a long-term care pharmacy. Provide professional pharmaceutical care to patients to ensure positive drug therapy outcomes and proper education. Evaluate financial performance,department effectiveness, ensure optimum staffing levels, supervise the work of staff, address performance management issues and assist employees in performing all technical/clinical department activities. Manage the daily activities of the pharmacy, including the development, oversight, and monitoring of services, in support of policies, goals, and objectives. Support an environment that promotes optimal efficiencies, staff retention and superior quality of business office employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
* Manage the day to day operations of the long-term care pharmacy.
* Work with pharmacy staff to develop the expectations and measurements to maintain operational standards.
* Motivate and challenge staff to complete job consistently with accuracy and speed.
* Responsible for achieving financial, service and quality goals.
* Lead regular department meetings with staff.
* Oversee pharmacy prescription process flow, purchasing, contracts, packaging/pre-packing procedures, inventory management,accounts payable/receivables, collections and reconciliations.
* Ensure operations are within pharmacy budget and monitors expenses and overtime.
* Manage physical pharmacy branch building needs and requirements.
* Inspire staff to maintain continuous quality improvement and support of company initiatives/goals.* Assist in promoting communication and adequate information flow throughout the pharmacy.
* Assist in the development of quality improvements and prescription order accuracy
* Promote open communications between internal and external customers, to enhance cooperative efforts, improve pharmacy production performance.
* Ownership and accountability for the successful completion all pharmacy production/clinical duties and tasks and achievement of pharmacy branch goals
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors of Science Degree
* 5 years supervisory experience
* MBA preferred
* Two years of long term care pharmacy experience, preferred
* Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy, preferred
* Must be able to show proven leadership abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS
* Review and assure regulatory compliance (OSHA, State Board of Pharmacy, etc.). as well as adhere to all Golden Living's ethics, policies and procedures
* Understands, promotes and complies with rules and regulations governing residents' rights
* Keeps abreast of current state, federal and company policies, procedures and regulations
* Must be knowledgeable of nursing facility rules/regulations and standards
* Adhere to regulatory and company compliance, Code of Conduct and Business Ethics (OSHA,DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, etc.).
* Advise pharmacy staff on changes to any known regulatory changes/updates
* Must possess strong interpersonal skills
* Must have strong written skills
* Must possess strong leadership abilities to coordinate multiple associates and provide direction to accomplish job functions
* Must have strong organizational and communication skills
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point or other Windows based software programs
* Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting (minimum of 10 pounds), fine hand coordination, ability to read and write, the ability to understand
and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to travel, and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Delivering the best possible care for our patients means having the best team. That's why we're committed to helping talented professionals like you achieve your professional goals on every level with:
* Management and clinical career ladders
* Ongoing education through Golden University
* Leadership training opportunities
* Company-paid trainings and certifications
* Mentoring programs and more
We are always seeking skilled professionals who are ready to take pride in their work and grow their expertise. We'll reward your dedication with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off and more. Join us and contribute your energy, experience and knowledge to redefining the future of care. Apply today!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. Drug-Free Workplace.
