Pharmacy Operations Manager

Introduction

We are seeking a(an) Pharmacy Operations Manager with Del Sol Medical Center to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Pharmacy Operations Manager for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pharmacy Operations Manager provides managerial support to the Director of Pharmacy and other Pharmacy Department Leadership through day to day departmental leadership and coordination of pharmacy workflow. The operations manager will coordinate and supervise the daily activities of Pharmacy staff delegating assignments as necessary in accordance with established policies and procedures and to maintain department productivity. This position is responsible for helping to create a patient and customer focused department in support of the delivery of exceptional patient care. The Pharmacy Operations Manager will also be responsible for attracting and developing a team of highly capable, committed supervisors and staff through recruiting and interviewing candidates that have a passion for patient and customer centered care.

• You will manage and supervise Pharmacy operations including responsibility for formulating and implementing institutional policy and practice at the department level, and overseeing day to day operations and workflow of the pharmacy department 
• You will assist in the planning, development, organization, operation, and evaluation of pharmacy services; assess and change pharmacy operations in coordination with the pharmacy management team 
• You will assist in maintaining appropriate information systems to optimize pharmacy workflow 
• You will assure pharmacy staff development, new employee orientation, and ongoing training in the pharmacy in coordination with other pharmacy managers 
• You will help assure that policies and procedures are updated and followed in coordination with the pharmacy management team 
• You will assure compliance with pharmacy laws and provides staff guidance when appropriate in regards to regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and USP 797, and participates in quality assurance activities to evaluate and maintain safe medication practices 
• You will assist with budget preparation and ongoing cost containment initiatives for medication use and operations; provides other management reports as required 
• You will assure compliance with departmental productivity targets and assists with staffing proposals 
• You will direct the preparation of written or oral reports at shift change to communicate incomplete assignments and potential patient safety concerns to ensure continuity of medication therapy and assure that patient charges and credits are processed in a timely fashion 
• You will coordinate with the Information Systems Pharmacist on operational activities related to informatics, order entry systems and automated dispensing cabinets 
• You will coordinate with the Pharmacy Buyer on operational activities related to drug use, control, inventory and billing  
• You will help assure proper control of pharmaceutical controlled substances and maintenance of proper records and inventories 
• You will assist in the recruitment, interviewing and evaluation of pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns as applicable to the pharmacy department and helps coordinate new hire training 
• You will assist with personnel performance reviews and the development and retention of competent personnel in coordination with the Technician Supervisor; conducts coaching and staff mentoring sessions when necessary 
• You will ensure appropriate staffing of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the pharmacy, and maintains skills to assist with staffing as necessary 
• You will ensure the accuracy of time away from work records in coordination with other department managers 
• You will develop pharmacist schedules and supervises pharmacists and technicians in the performance of their assigned duties on a daily basis and prioritizes tasks in the event of staffing shortages 
• You will help coordinate the experience of Pharmacy interns in the pharmacy and provides a rotation for Schools of Pharmacy as part of their experiential education programs 
• You will assume other responsibilities in the management of the Pharmacy Department as delegated by the Director of Pharmacy 
• You will help to implement strategies designed to strengthen the pharmacy program 
• You will adhere to facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs as well as safety, environmental and infection control standards in the performance of work duties 
• You will maintain professional growth and development through continuing education seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to remain current in field of expertise 
• You will maintain knowledge pertaining to facility utilization of automated dispensing processes including the use of automated dispensing cabinets, software systems, over wrap packaging, and bar-coding within the facility 
• You will effectively and accurately provides education or in-services on medication-related policies and procedures to healthcare professionals, students, patients as needed 
• You will retrieve, analyze, evaluate and interpret scientific literature in order to provide accurate, concise, applicable, and timely drug information response to healthcare professionals 
• You will manage systems for storage, preparation and dispensing of medicinal agents using appropriate techniques while following the health systems policies; effectively supervises l personnel who may be involved in these processes 
• You will collaboratively work with all individuals involved in the medication dispensing and use process as appropriate.  
• You will attend meetings and participates on committees as required 
• You will assist with the coordination and safe dispensing of alternative medications in response to medication shortages 
• You will maintain a productive, collaborative relationship with all hospital staff and vendors 

What qualifications you will need:

• TX Pharmacist 
• Bachelors Degree
• Pharm D

Del Sol Medical Center is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation. This facility has 300+ patient beds. Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic, and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.