Specialty Pharmacy Manager

Under the general direction of their manager, leads outpatient pharmacy operations for a large pharmacy enterprise at multiple sites, including procurement, prescribing, compounding, dispensing, storage of medications, administration and monitoring. Partners with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide treatments and advice to patients, records patient history relating to medication use and ensures the safe and secure storage of medications and related supplies. Offers expertise in determining the best possible treatments for specific diseases, stays current on pharmacy regulations, treatments and developments in research and design. Pharmacists are the experts on drug therapy and the primary health professionals who optimize use of medication for the benefit of the patients. Meets educational needs of patients, healthcare team, students and residents. Ensures adherence to regulatory and fiscal requirements.

Serves as the Pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) on record with the California Board of Pharmacy and assumes all legal and regulatory responsibilities for the assigned Outpatient Pharmac(ies). Provides oversight for the daily operations of the Outpatient Pharmac(ies). Responsible for fiscal and productivity management and planning of area operations. Coordinates provision of all pharmacy services, including budget, operations, quality management, personnel, administrative, regulatory and educational functions. Ensures that the area meets all defined objectives and standards of practice, including compliance with applicable state and federal laws, accrediting body requirements, and customer service. Responsible for provision and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients, according to standards established by the Department of Pharmaceutical Services.