Pharmacy Implementation Manager - Nursing / LPN
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
Implement and provide support for pharmacy services and ADU implementation as they relate to all aspects of medicationmanagement in nursing facilities serviced by pharmacy. Implementation team members are the primary resource for training facilitypersonnel. Responsibilities also include evaluating implementation effectiveness, ensuring optimum staffing levels. Managementresponsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and all applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, anddirecting work; addressing complaints and resolving problems, and providing excellent customer service. This position reports to theDispensing Pharmacy Hub General Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
* Responsible and accountable to coordinate and oversee all facility implementations for a Hub Pharmacy.* Assign, manage and coordinate team schedules.* Delivers coaching and feedback to Implementation Team Leads to assure optimal team performance.* Works closely with hub pharmacy and operations support team to assure effective transition and implementation.* Resolves issues at facility or pharmacy when escalated from implementation team or Operations Support Specialist.* Oversee in-service and training to all facility nursing staff over multiple shifts.* Oversee the order, delivery and implementation of the pharmacy dedicated fax machines.* Oversee the order and delivery of Med Carts with Operation Support Team.* Deliver coaching and feedback to implementation team leads and/or members to assure optimal team performance.* Oversee on-site go-live support (10 days).
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
* Licensed LPN
* Two years of experience in the Long Term Care industry
* Experience managing 3 or more direct reports, preferred
* Previous training experience
* Valid driver's license with good driving record and valid insurance
* 80% travel required and must have flexible schedule due to client's needs
* Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
* Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
* Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-offer drug test, and pass post-employment physical exam if required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS
* Ability to understand relevant State and Federal requirements surrounding the use of Automated Dispensing equipment, pharmacy
and nursing facility regulations
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental
regulations
* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and interpret procedure manuals
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and facility staff
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists.
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Program; specifically MS Excel is preferred
* Keeps abreast of current state, federal and company policies, procedures and regulations
* Ability to work and produce results under pressure
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.
