Specialty Pharmacy Senior Manager

Job Description:

Works in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy Care Management to develop, organize, implement, monitor and review all activities within the pharmacy. Serves as the Pharmacist in Charge/Managing Pharmacist per Board of Pharmacy requirements. Provides leadership to ensure the goals and policies of the department are in congruence with Essentia Health. Develops the model of practice for pharmacy care. Provides strategic planning for the department and assures fiscal management of services in accordance with budget expectations and projected revenues. Ensures pharmacy services are provided at the highest quality to ensure optimal patient outcomes and compliance with accreditation standards.

Education Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

A doctorate or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. Successful completion of a residency program preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing pharmacist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with the dispensing and monitoring of specialty drugs preferred.
• Previous management experience is strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the Minnesota and Wisconsin Boards of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire date. If not licensed as a Registered Pharmacist upon hire, the candidate must have a Pharmacy Intern License and/or is eligible to work as an intern and must become a Registered Pharmacist within 90 days of hire.

• Must be licensed as registered pharmacist in charge and obtain controlled substance license in Michigan within 120 days of start.

• Meets Board of Pharmacy requirements to be Pharmacist in Charge/Managing Pharmacist within other applicable states.