Trinity Health

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Mercy Health West Michigan Hospital Campus - Grand Rapids, Mi Full time

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Highlights and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY 

  • Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. 

  • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability 

  • Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions 

  • Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes 

  • Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

  • Tuition Reimbursement 

Position Purpose:

This role is a licensed registered pharmacist accountable for managing and advancing people, processes and / or programs that support direct or indirect patient care. Promotes and advocates for patients, pharmacists / colleagues and the practice of pharmacy as defined by clinical area(s) of expertise and assignment.

Responsible for providing leadership, oversight, alignment, and standardization for acute care and ambulatory Pharmacy operations. Implements strategic and operational initiatives including new services/programs, revenue enhancement, expense reduction, managed care utilization systems, and strategies. Responsible for ensuring performance excellence in terms of quality, safety, service, affordability, and technology. Oversees drug utilization management efforts; manages the pharmaceutical supply chain; and is responsible for the financial operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

  • Current MI pharmacist state licensure.

  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a pharmacist. Minimum three (3) years of pharmacy management experience.

What the Pharmacy Operations Manager will do:

  • Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions, and outcomes. 

  • Manages alignment and standardization for Pharmacy operations across the continuum of care to provide high quality, cost-effective patient care in accordance with professional standards, regulatory and licensing agency policies, and federal and state laws related to the practice of Pharmacy.

  • Acts independently and appropriately within license, scope of knowledge and experience in practice area. Exhibits agility and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.

  • Partners with executive leaders, medical staff, and healthcare team to develop strategy, goals, objectives, and operational standards to ensure services and priority alignment. Responsible for the successful achievement of strategic objectives and goals and optimizing resources to achieve the desired outcomes. 

  • Supports and promotes a culture based on the principles of continuous quality improvement. Collaborates with health care colleagues to establish standards. Monitors quality assurance activities and issues. Identifies opportunities and creates corrective action plans to improve operational effectiveness.

  • Ensures appropriate operational and capital budgets are prepared for Pharmacy related services. 

  • Manages medication safety measures and efficient operational processes. Initiates and supports business development and revenue integrity activities.

  • Ensures compliance with the 340B program regulations, recommends opportunities, promotes community benefit, and optimizes contracting.

  • Utilizes and integrates technology and centralized support services.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.