Pharmacy Operations Manager - JPS Correctional

The Pharmacy Operations Manager will assist the Pharmacy Manager – Correctional Health in providing overall leadership direction and management of all operation processes and initiatives within the system. The Pharmacy Operations Manager works closely to ensure the pharmacy provides optimal service, meets all legal and accreditation/certification requirements, and complies with all applicable policies and procedures, codes and standards of the facility and VytlOne.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position):

1. Assist Pharmacy Manager and Correctional Health management to ensure the pharmacy provides optimal clinical services.
2. Meets legal and accreditation/certification requirements and complies with all policies and standards of VytlOne.
3. Work to assure compliance with service expectations and achievement of performance goals and objectives.
4. Assist in developing, reviewing and updating policy guidelines and other procedures.
5. Assist in providing appropriate technical and skills training for pharmacy staff.
6. Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and implement changes to increase efficiencies within all areas of pharmacy operations.
7. Prepare reports and maintain records / supervise the maintenance of records as requested or required.
8. Support the department by overseeing and participating in inventory management programs.
9. Identify unsafe/unsanitary practices in medication procurement, distribution.
10. Attend and participate in programs, committees, meetings and functions required by pharmacy department.
11. Ensure positive customer service; listen to and acknowledge all customer complaints, actively follow-up on response to all customer concerns.
12. Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.
13. Recognize positive behavior and contributions to the organization using praise, appreciation, and awards.
14. Adhere to staffing and expense budgetary guidelines.
15. Assist in budget preparation and analysis including the capital expense budget.
16. Participate in staff meetings and other aspects of the practice of pharmacy as required.
17. Assure all staff performance appraisals are completed and updated as required.
18. Promotes equal opportunity employment in the workplace.
19. Maintain regular attendance in accordance with established policies and procedures.
20. Comply with and promptly report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.
21. Complete required training and ensure the departmental staff training is completed as required.
22. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
23. Ensure staff is informed of product upgrades or enhancements in a timely manner.
24. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency and Pharmacy Tech Certification required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience:
Five years pharmacy experience; Operational management experience; Supervisory or Management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Self-motivated with personal integrity and ability to work effectively with other staff.
2. Ability to speak English understandably with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
3. Knowledge of best practices in pharmacy operations.
4. Knowledge of relevant accreditation and certification requirements.
5. Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
6. Ability to create tools to evaluate and maximize efficiency while streamlining processes.
7. Leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
8. Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
9. Ability to network and interact to build and support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals.
10. Ability to multi-task, prioritize projects and conduct process/quality improvement.
11. Flexibility and adaptability to new or changing priorities.
12. Skills in consultation, analysis, project management and change management.
13. Superior customer service skills with ability to diffuse and resolve escalated customer service issues.
14. Ability to train and mentor pharmacy staff.
15. Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
16. Ability to plan, organize, review and evaluate the work of subordinate pharmacy personnel.
17. Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
18. Work both independently and as part of a team.
19. Work and maintain effectiveness in a high-stress fast-paced environment.
20. Interpretation of Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations and other state and federal guidelines
21. Familiar with all aspects of outpatient pharmacy
22. Considerable knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws

Why VytlOne

VytlOne offers a progressive culture that promotes teamwork and where employees are valued as the Company’s best asset.  We work hard, but we make sure to have fun along the way, too. Competitive salary, plus a great benefits package are available including:

$850 individual, annual medical deductible
$25 office visit copays
Low biweekly premiums
Company paid basic life/AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Rx, dental, vision, short-term disability, and FSA
Employer-matched 401k Plan
Industry leading PTO plan

The innovative spirit at VytlOne will transform the way you think about pharmacy & healthcare services. As we pave the way in a relentless commitment to positive health outcomes, it’s never been a better time to be part of our team!

To Apply: please go online at https://careers-maxor.icims.com/

VytlOne is an EOE, including disability/vets