Cardinal Health manages the Outpatient Infusion Center at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center of Natchitoches, LA and we are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Pharmacy Manager to work on site. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. No On-Call.

　　Relocation can be provided!

　　What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

　　Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

　　Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

　　Job Summary

　　The Manager, Pharmacy coordinates, directs, manages, facilitates, and oversees the execution and evaluates all administrative and clinical activities. Through the optimization of procedures, this role ensures consistent and efficient delivery to control costs, minimize waste, optimize customer relationships and deliver positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. Along with maintain inventory control and budget, this role is responsible for staffing, monitoring staff activities, performance and achievement of individual and departmental goals.

　　Responsibilities

　　Plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates all clinical activities as delegated by the Director of Pharmacy, including supervision of refilling machines, medical prescriptions database entries and dispatch of medicines.Plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates all administrative activities as delegated by the Director of Pharmacy, including scheduling of pharmacy technicians tasks, monitoring process compliance and monthly reporting.Implements process and procedures to comply with regulations for medicine handling including reception and storage of medicines, inventory and expenses controls.Manages day to day activities of the pharmacy technicians and monitors their performance to meet departmental goals.In the absence of medicines, communicates with nursing, doctors and administrative areas to provide alternatives and also makes and/or supervises preparation of interveinal drugs.Maintains pharmacist’s certifications and maintenance of database privileges and access controls to medical records.Provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist.Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs to mitigate risks, when necessary.Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.Manages internal workflows of acute pharmacy, including optimization of staffing and scheduling to maintain best-in-class and streamlined pharmacy operations.Participates in meetings and provides insight to hospital committees to ensure coordination among cross-functional groups.Assists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the acute pharmacy business.Assumes responsibility for Quality Assurance monitoring and completing End of the Month reports as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications

　　Graduate of accredited School of Pharmacy; Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist and/or eligible for licensure in the state of Louisiana.Sterile compounding experience required.Oncology experience preferred.Board certification in oncology preferred.Experience in Chemotherapeutics preferred.Management experience preferred.Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong customer service skills.What is expected of you and others at this level

　　Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff.Administers and exercises policies and procedures.Ensures employees operate within guidelines.Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers.Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels.Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution.Anticipated salary range: $108,300 - $162,395.

　　Bonus eligible: No

　　Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

　　Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 03/23/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

　　Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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