Manager, Retail Pharmacy

SUMMARY:Manages operation and supervises all departmental distribution/clinical and educational activities; plans, controls, coordinates and measures the work of the department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Manages staff; interviews, hires and trains; evaluates employee performance; deals with performance problems as appropriate; delegates work assignments effectively. Assists in managing department budget. Manages Pharmacy operations and coordinates functions with the needs of other departments. Oversees and manages drug purchases, information and review for drug interactions. Benchmarks pharmacy operations with local/regional and national solutions. Critically reviews the medical literature; collates and summarizes studies and makes recommendations to the appropriate party. Networks with hospital departments, takes input and in conjunction with Administration and Pharmacy Department to develop projects, and monitors their progress to completion. Monitors pharmacy payment methodologies and pharmacy systems to ensure accuracy and understanding by staff. Assimilates pharmacy/hospital projects into presentations that can be conveyed in an interesting and positive manner on the hospital’s behalf. Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards. Performs related duties assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: Graduate of AACP accredited College of Pharmacy; preferred Master’s degree in Pharmacy. EXPEREINCE: Five (5) years of pharmacy experience, preferably in a supervisory or lead role. LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current Pharmacist licensure in Arizona.