Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pharmacist Manager for a job in Newton, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy possessing a B. S. Degree in Pharmacy Or Pharm. D. and registration as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. * Minimum of five years experience with three years supervisory and/or managerial experience. * Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult patients preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY : Oversee 35 FTE’s . FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY : Assist Director of Pharmacy with $12.5 million budget. WORKING CONDITIONS: Satisfactory physical environment with occasional distraction from machine or related noise, or exposure to unpleasant elements such as chemical fumes, dust, or temperature variations caused by poor ventilation. PHYSICAL STANDARDS OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Please check as applicable Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity NA - not applicable GENERAL TASKS Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking X Standing X Sitting with back support X Sitting without back support X Reaching Overhead X Forward X Lateral X Low X Stooping X Bending at waist X Crouching X Bending at knees X Kneeling X Climbing X Crawling X Twisting X Balance X Other __________________ Physical Standards for Job Description – Continued Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs X 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Sensory Requirements X Visual Activity X Close paperwork X Monitor – CRT X Color vision required X Visual monotony X Auditory Activity Conversation X Monitoring Equipment X Telephone X Transcription X Background noise X Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold, Sharp/Dull X Additional Comments: _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ************************************************************************ JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ************************************************************************ PERFORMANCE FACTOR: A. JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING CRITERIA/STANDARDS: 1. M akes independent decisions within the scope of defined job description. **Researches new trends and develops practices to improve services **Inspects department for compliance with established standards and takes corrective action as necessary **Selects, trains, and orients personnel **Develops standards of performance **Evaluates performance/recommends personnel actions (promotion, disciplinary actions) 2. S eeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties. 3. I dentifies a situation, opportunity, problem, or issue; assesses it from a variety of perspectives, considers several alternatives; chooses appropriate course of action when presented with non-routine situations. **Resolves employee grievances 4. P rioritizes work to meet department/hospital needs, standards and deadlines 5. I dentifies and responds appropriately to needs of patients and others ** 6. C ommunicates pertinent information to appropriate persons in a timely manner. **Apprises administration of departmental activities, needs, and problems **Participates in administrative staff meetings and other meetings as required ________________________________________________________________________ PERFORMANCE FACTOR: B. JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS CRITERIA/STANDARDS: 1. D emonstrates proper use of equipment and supplies according to established procedures. 2. A ssures equipment is maintained in safe and proper working order **Develops and implements policies, procedures and techniques relative to safety, infection, and environmental control standards 3. A dheres to department/hospital policies and procedures in performing duties and assignments. **Implements and monitors drug regulations and other regulatory requirements TITLE: Pharmacy Operations Manager HR ID# 01-7070-1070 DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY REPORTS TO: Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer DATE DESCRIPTION LAST REVISED/APPROVED: March 2015 JOB SUMMARY: In conjunction with the Chief Pharmacy Officer and Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer, plans and organizes the Pharmacy Department to ensure proper preparation, distribution, and storage of drugs and pharmaceuticals in conformance with legal regulations and standards of the hospital. In conjunction with the Director and the medical staff, ensures the development of programs, policies, and procedures that promote the delivery of the safe and effective use of medications and other quality pharmaceutical services. With the Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer is responsible for recommending and staffing the department with a sufficient number of professional and technical personnel and for developing policies, programs and procedures for the orientation and continuing education in order toassure staff competency. Responsible for the ongoing effective operation of the department and for assessing and improving Pharmacy services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS In conjunction with the CPO and ACPO, hires, orients, trains, and evaluates staff of 30 - 40. W orks with the CPO and ACPO to interview, recommend hiring, discipline, and/or recommend discharge. Supervises daily activities including preparation of solutions, pre-packaging supplies, maintaining inventory levels, filling requisitions delivery of narcotics to nursing units, filling and maintaining of automated dispensing, pre-packaging machines, and preparing sterile products, chemotherapy, etc. in the IV room. Develops, implements, and coordinates orientation and training programs for new Pharmacy employees. Updates policy and procedures for Pharmacy for review by CP O. Review new Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician staff and students progress during orientation period and if necessary schedules further or more intensive training in selected areas as required for each individual. Completes all CBO's on time. Schedules all training hours in the different areas for new Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician staff and students, and evaluates which individuals are capable of functioning in which areas. Ensures that technicians are trained in the various areas to provide adequate coverage for the different areas at all times. Supervises monthly meetings for staff to discuss problems, communicates changes and/or additional policy and procedures in the Pharmacy. Serves as a member of the Pharmacy management team, to review departmental decisions. Represents Pharmacy on various hospital committees. With ACPO completes all competencies, CBO's, CBE's, and other requirements for all staff, on time. Assists ACPO in organizing educational programs for Pharmacy staff, as well as presentations for local and national pharmacy meetings. With Assistant CPO, organizes workflow to provide staff pharmacists opportunities to perform clinical pharmacy functions. Assists CPO to develop monthly financial reports for Executive Management Team. Coordinates and directs the functions and activities of the Pharmacy Department to promote prompt, accurate and efficient processing of medication orders. Analyzes and evaluates Pharmacy functions, practices, reporting, record keeping and control over drugs and other substances. Develops and implements policies, procedures and techniques relative to safety, infection and environmental control standards. Implements and monitors compliance with drug regulations and other regulatory requirements. Inspects department for compliance with established standards and takes corrective action as necessary. Coordinates and collaborates with medical/nursing personnel to provide consultation, education, technical or informational services to ensure effective management of patient care. Monitors department recordsand reporting systems, particularly controlled substance records. Organizes and ensures inventory control working with buyer. Ensures proper storage and security of narcotics and controlled substances. Inspects and supervises storage areas to ensure the removal of outdated, deteriorated or recalled medications from stock. Selects, trains and orients personnel. Monitors and supervises staff. Evaluates performance/recommends personnel actions (promotions, disciplinary action). Resolves employee grievances. Promotes professional development of personnel through inservice education or outside programs. Recommends capital expenditures. Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures and objectives for the department. Monitors, develops and implements all aspects of Pharmacy Department Quality Assurance and Improvement activities. Participates in administrative staff meetings and other meetings as required, i.e. Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Quality and Performance Improvement Committee. Promotes and monitors safety of personnel and equipment. Acts as a liaison with the medical and nursing staffs.

Recruiter: Linehan, Julie Kristen

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3309162. Posted job title: Pharmacy Operations Manager

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs