Pharmacy Manager

Kansas City, MO

BioScrip Pharmacy, a nationwide network of community-based specialty pharmacies, has an opportunity for a Pharmacy Manager at our Kansas City location.  This is a great alternative to a typical retail environment, with better hours and a clinical focus.  Store hours: M-F: 9 am - 5:30 pm (6:30 pm on Thurs) and Sat (2nd and 4th of the month only): 9 am - 12 pm. 

Position Summary:
 

This position is responsible for the entire pharmacy management function, which includes managing the pharmacy staff , facility,  operations and P&L responsibility and assuring compliance with all State, Federal  pharmacy laws, regulations and payor requirements.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Science Pharmacy

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year Pharmacy Management experience,
• Or, minimum 2 years in Staff Pharmacist position or similar managerial responsibilities and training
• Marketing and sales experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must understand, or learn, and execute compliance in all aspects of distribution and fulfillment in Pharmacies that are distribution sites for specific specialty pharmaceutical products.
• Current knowledge of all applicable federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills to convey clinical information and service message to groups of various sizes and levels of clinical knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the principles, procedures and best practices related to this position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Appropriate level of proficiency in using PC software to support business activities, especially Microsoft Office and Pharmacy dispensing system software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with all employee levels.
• The ability to work with confidential material and maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sensitivity to employee’s and customer’s information and data.
• Careful attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Other (Required licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel etc.):

• Current state pharmacist license.
• Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work overtime and/or until job is satisfactorily completed.
• Must be able to attend after work functions such as support groups, dinners supported by pharmaceutical manufacturers, etc. to build community relations.
• Must be able to travel to National meetings and other required training functions.
• Must be able to learn and adapt to new business procedural and functional requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and performs all duties relating to practice of pharmacy for the store.
• Promotes and assures excellence in customer service and customer retention.
• Trains pharmacy personnel and keeps them informed of policies and procedures.
• Ensures pharmacy personnel are following all applicable federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Puts high quality control procedures in place and ensure that they are followed so all prescription orders are accurate and complete and filled as requested.
• Interacts and corresponds appropriately with the Boards of Pharmacy and regulatory agencies.
• Works with Information Systems department to enhance pharmacy systems and train all pharmacy personnel in its use.
• Manages Inventory effectively and within guidelines of Corporate expectations
• Understands and executes compliance in all aspects of distribution and fulfillment in Pharmacies that are distribution sites for specific specialty pharmaceutical products.
• Educates referral sources about BioScrip Pharmacy and the services offered.
• Participates in key patient support groups and organizations to promote BioScrip services.
• Maintains a pharmacy library and other standards for facilities and record keeping to maintain compliance with all State, Federal and regulatory agencies.
• Manages and executes all store specific functions, contracts and programs within appropriate guidelines.
• Pursues new business opportunities as necessary and within the guidelines of Corporate and Pharmacy capability to achieve financial objectives.
• Coordinates, schedules and participates in sales and marketing efforts and utilizes staff and sales RAM resources, collaboratively to maximize business growth potential.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills including group presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Keeps abreast of current department best practices and changes to federal and state laws that affect the department.
• Recruits, selects, trains, develops, evaluates, motivates and retains staff for the successful performance of the Pharmacy and administer accountability to all Human Resource practices,  policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Keeps staff abreast of current practices and informed of new developments.
• Administrates and manages department budget.
• Provides effective, safe, and efficient working conditions, space, equipment, and a positive environment that will maximize the effectiveness of employees in accomplishing the department objectives.
• Develops, recommends, and implements programs and objectives to achieve business strategy and goals relative to profitability, cost control, and organizational effectiveness.
• Represents the company as appropriate in relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors, government agencies, professional societies and similar groups.
• Processes all required paperwork according to established procedures.
• Answers telephone calls in a professional and timely manner.
• Appropriate level of software proficiency in using PC software to support business activities, especially Microsoft Office and Pharmacy dispensing system.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with all employee levels.
• Maintains stringent guidelines and an environment of confidentiality and sensitivity, regarding employees and patients’ information and data, per Company P&P.
• Performs responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establishes and maintains positive and productive work relationship with all staff and customers.
• Demonstrates the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities.  Takes personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follows and manages all personnel to compliance regarding Company Policies and Procedures including, protecting confidential company, employee and customer information and following good safety practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties and projects as may be assigned or deemed necessary at the time of or after initial employment.

BioScrip offers a competitive salary and benefit package.  Please send resume and salary requirements to: Attn: HR: e-mail: nberset@bioscrip.com or fax: 952-352-6685.  Visit our website at www.bioscrip.com    EOE

11/15/07