Specialty Pharmacy Manager, Outpatient

Specialty Pharmacy Manager

Outpatient | Dallas, TX

Full Time, Days

Outpatient

Why Children's Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Specialty Pharmacy Manager

The Specialty Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for leading pharmacists, technicians, and prior authorization coordinators to promote the Specialty Pharmacy while ensuring safe medication dispensing practices. The Specialty Pharmacy team members work in three primary functional areas which include prior authorization services, operations (dispensing, packing, and shipping) and clinical services. Additionally, the Specialty Pharmacy Manager will have oversight of accreditation standards (URAC, ACHC etc.) and compliance with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) regulations. This leader will be responsible to assist the Outpatient Pharmacy Director with the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned area(s).

Responsibilities:

The Specialty Pharmacy Manager oversees the functions, services, and staff within the pharmacy department in agreement with systemwide goals.

Works in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy to give comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients, utilizing the standards of evidence-based medicine and medication safety to assure positive therapeutic outcomes.

Drives the development, education, implementation and monitoring of all operational initiatives to give optimal pharmaceutical care.

Ensures that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and customer service.

Oversees and sets priorities for the daily operations of the department to assure the provision of quality pharmaceutical care.

Maintains or oversees staff schedule and ensures adequate shift coverage in all areas of the assigned areas of the department.

Aids the Director with the development and execution of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring perpetual readiness and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and accreditation standards.

In conjunction with selection, orientation, training, assignment and staffing, evaluation, performance expectations and evaluation, discipline and discharging employees in compliance with applicable employment regulations.

Verifies that all required pharmacy, pharmacist, and technician licenses/registrations are current and valid as required by State, Federal and enterprise guidelines.

Aids the Director with preparation, approval and ongoing monitoring of the departmental budget which reflect the team, equipment, supplies and drug expenditures necessary to give pharmaceutical care activities.

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of Pharmacy Care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, terminology, drug use and aseptic techniques, standards, and equipment

Knowledge or understanding of retail pharmacy and outpatient reimbursement

Knowledge of the 340B drug pricing program to ensure ongoing compliance

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements

Knowledge of pharmaceutical operations

Ability to make operational judgments around how work gets done - quality and productivity standards, measurable goals for employees and project teams, etc

Ability to use broader goals to establish how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals

Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination

Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that affect the managed organization

Basic business knowledge, including but not limited to annual planning and goal setting, adherence to budgets, employee compensation, compliance and risk management

General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email

Required Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy

Advanced leadership degree MBA, MHA, MS (preferred)

Required Experience

At least one year of work experience in a hospital or Specialty Pharmacy setting, with at least three years of leadership experience (preferred)

Required Licenses and Certifications

Current Texas Pharmacist licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire

Texas State Board of Pharmacy preceptor certification within 90 days of hire

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement>