Pharmacy Manager - Compounding Pharmacy - MUSC

Job Description SummaryThe Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Manager for Compounding Services to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a vital leader in our pharmacy department, you will play a pi...

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Manager for Compounding Services to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a vital leader in our pharmacy department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality patient care, promoting safety, and optimizing pharmacy operations in our renowned healthcare facility.  The Compounding Services Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for daily operations within the compounding pharmacy, including oversight of the compounding pharmacy staff pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians. You will support the scale-up of growing compounding capabilities, as well as acting as a stakeholder in the development of new compounded treatments. You will strive to maximize quality and patient safety while dispensing medication in accordance with federal and state pharmacy regulations.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000614 CHS - Pharmacy - IP Compounding (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-35

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Competencies and Skills:

• Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
• Proficiently communicate with healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
• Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• Display a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to teamwork in a healthcare setting.  Mentor and empower pharmacy staff, fostering continuous learning in their respective areas of responsibility.
• Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
• Utilizes processes and techniques to promote medication safety.  Develop and execute strategic initiatives for maximum system efficiency and safety.
• Plan, implement, and assess programs to ensure top-tier pharmaceutical care quality.
• Uses decision making processes and tools to analyze situations and make effective decisions.
• Create project plans for rollout and execution of new compounding initiatives.
• Coordinate with the pharmacy staff for personnel development
• Develop training materials and other knowledge assessments
• Maintain protocols and data relevant to compounded non-sterile products
• Review/Revise/Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Understand Pharmacy Standards of Practice

Additional Job Description

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree is required.  Advanced business degree and/or completion of a Residency program preferred.
• Licensure: Current pharmacist license in good standing with South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years pharmacy management experience preferred.  3-4 years of pharmacy experience in a compounding pharmacy setting. Experience with 503b pharmacy preferred.  Familiarity with USP chapters 795, 797, and 800 is a must.
• Technology: Familiar with pharmacy software systems and ability/willingness to learn new systems.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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