Manager, Pharmacist

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

The pharmacist manager will be responsible ensuring high quality patient care and oversite of all areas for operations and staff management for an in-practice pharmacy. The pharmacist manager will maintain up-to date knowledge and ensure operational compliance with all state, federal and accreditation requirements and maintain oversight of all staff including but not limited to pharmacists and certified pharmacy tech. The manager will ensure integration of process among pharmacy team as well as clinical practice and performance, and continuous quality assurance for all areas of pharmacy operations including proactively identifying areas of opportunity for staff development, operational enhancements, and business acuity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews, compounds, prepares and/or oversees the compounding of sterile products, preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals to patients; makes decisions regarding generic/biosimilar substitution of prescribed pharmaceuticals.
• Consults with patients and/or medical practitioners on drug indications/contraindications, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects; provides other drug and pharmaceutical information as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains methods and manner of storage and recordkeeping systems to provide for safekeeping and of pharmaceuticals.
• Performs routine quality control testing of equipment, environment and record keeping as required by federal, state, and local regulations.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Maintain standards of practice and documentation required by accreditation standards, CMS and contractually.
• Provide effective management of drug inventory and pharmacy expenditure.
• Routinely evaluate staff processes for accuracy, productivity, cleanliness, and further integration among departments and/or across the organization.
• Continually assess staff performance and identify areas for intervention and training including educational competencies for all clinical staff.
• Create an environment of accountability and high achievement among staff including annual competency observation and evaluation.
• Identify areas for clinical, customer service and overall performance training and facilitate access thru internal and/or external offerings.
• Ensure ongoing accuracy of system data utilized for financial reporting.
• Analyze and continually develop operational reports to ensure individual staff contribution and consistency in performance for best patient outcome.
• Prepare and present operational reports for daily operations and any significant market events.
• Ensure pharmacy and staff compliance with requirements for Quality Improvement Plans and initiatives including required documentation, tracking and departmental quality meetings.
• Provide oversite of all pharmacy documentation, tracking and reporting capabilities continually evaluating for relevance and appropriateness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Collaborate with business analyst in evaluation and preparation of operational and financial information.
• Provides education, guidance and training to students, pharmacy interns, and or trainees during course of work and monitors performance.
• Collaborate with SVP and Pharmacy Directors regarding PT&D Committee decision and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to collate large amounts of information in providing summary and operational updates.
• Ability to evaluate complex processes and identify areas of opportunity for improved efficiencies and operational excellence.
• Strong leadership in team building and cross functional communications.
• Self-motivated and people oriented with the ability to understand details and manage staff performance.
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in writing.
• Well-spoken with the ability to engage and effectively dialogue.
• Strong clinical understanding and competency in overseeing drug information and physician interaction.
• Ability to perform light lifting and repetitious physical activity.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, excellent coaching skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharm)
• Current, active, and unrestricted Tennessee Pharmacy licensure.
• At least 1 additional pharmacy license in another required state(s) or must be completed within 180 days of start date by either examination or reciprocity required.
• Minimum 5 years retail experience and pharmacy management experience.