Outpatient Pharmacy Manager Hourly

Under the direction of the Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Mrg or Outpatient Pharmacy Dir, is responsible for the management of all aspects of Pharmacy services at identified Outpatient Pharmacy location(s). Ensures compliance w/Federal & State laws & regulations, Statewide Pharmacy Operations objectives, policies, & procedures. Responsible for day-to-day operations of assigned work area(s)/functions(s)/srvs(s). Provides supervision & direction to subordinate Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor - Hourly, Pharmacist & non-pharmacist employees. Manages a pharmacy location(s). Performs the duties of all subordinate employees & other duties as required.

Essential Functions:

* Assists the Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Mrg or Outpatient Pharmacy Dir w/the development & implementation of pharmacy strategic initiatives.

* Assists the Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Mrg or Outpatient Pharmacy Dir by providing supervision & direction of the pharmacy srvs/activities/functions, including drug distribution, drug education, pharmacist clinical activities, retail business expansion, performance measurements, regulatory compliance, employee development & multi-disciplinary team development.

* Manages Departmental personnel & operational practices to ensure compliance w/Federal & State laws & regulations, TJC, OSHA, SBOP, Statewide & Departmental policies & procedures.

* Collaborates w/the Inpatient Pharmacy Mgmt & Medical Group Depts to provide continuity of care & compliance w/applicable Federal & State laws & regulations governing hospitals. Sphere of influence includes Pharmacy Staff, Other Members of the Pharmacy Mgmt Team, Providers, Dept Administrators, & the Physicians-In-Charge.

* Provides personnel Mgmt activities (e.g. recruits, hires, trains & evaluates, &/or terminates subordinate hourly personnel). Completes/administers performance evaluations & ensures adherence to Departmental plan for completion of performance evaluations Develops/oversees processes to ensure the Dept meets HR compliance expectations for evaluations. Works w/HR in handling employee grievances. Responsible for the preparation & assignment of Dept staff's work schedules & assignments. Prepares &/or approves the biweekly payroll. Provides regular communication & feedback to the staff. Assists the Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Mrg or Outpatient Pharmacy Dir to monitor personnel utilization in accordance w/operating budget &

adheres to the personnel justification process for the Dept.

* Develops Departmental budget in conjunction w/Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Mrg &/or Outpatient Pharmacy Dir. May work w/local Finance on Departmental budget. Responsible for all financial performance targets in pharmacy.

* Participates in designing, implementing & evaluating systems, processes & methods designed to enhance quality, improve srv, & enhance cost effectiveness.

* Responsible for all srv measures in Dept.

* Assists the Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Mrg or Outpatient Pharmacy Dir to collaborate w/providers, Dept heads, & the Outpatient Pharmacy Dir to implement, evaluate & improve quality Mgmt programs.

* Provides resolution to srv complaints by Health Plan members, other Kaiser health care professionals, Dept heads, & employees.

* Administers organizational & Dept policies & procedures on a day-to-day basis.

* Performs the duties of all subordinate employees & other duties as required.

* KP conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, KP reserves the right to reevaluate & change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

* N/A

Education

* B.S. in pharmacy OR Pharm. D required.

License, Certification, Registration

* Current CA Registered Pharmacist License.

Additional Requirements:

* Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of contemporary outpatient pharmacy operations principles and standards, including clinical, professional, legal, business, and public relations aspects.

* Must have a working knowledge of applicable Federal and State pharmacy regulations.

* Ability to extract pertinent information from patients, or other sources, to apply to the patient's medical management plan.

* Demonstrated abilities and skills in pharmacy business management, customer problem resolution, leadership and supervision.

* Must possess self-initiative, innovative and collaborative skills.

* Ability to demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English-speaking communication skills.

* Proficiency in various databases and other computer usage.

* Must pass background check.

* Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Pharm. D preferred.

* Previous experience or courses completed, in pharmacy business management or related subjects preferred.