Head of Pharmaceutical Operations and Preparation

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This is a great opportunity for a pharmacist with management experience and an interest in drug compounding who is looking to take the step up to a system-level position!

As a member of the system-level leadership team, the Pharmacy Operations and Preparedness Manager is responsible for both managing preparedness practices for the health system as well as managing operations specific to the site on the Galion hospital campus. The Director of Pharmacy Operations and Compounding is a member of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team and collaborates with the following system-level peer managers: Pharmacy Operations and Logistics, Pharmacy Clinical Services, and Pharma Affairs. The Director of Pharmacy Operations and Compounding is supported by an Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations and reports to the Director of Pharmacy System.

The Pharmacy Operations and Compounding Manager is responsible for overseeing non-sterile, sterile and hazardous compounding practices across all three Avita hospitals, which include both clean rooms and unclassified compounding areas. Specific responsibilities include:

• Innovation in operations and preparation: keeps abreast of trends in pharmaceutical operations and preparation; advances pharmacy practices to ensure efficient operations and avoid wasted time and labor; plans for future growth and improvements.
• Compliance: Creates, implements and manages preparation systems that comply with USP 795, 797 and 800 standards, as well as accrediting bodies (DNV) and state and federal rules and laws; creates and maintains organizational policies and procedures related to preparedness; oversees hazardous drug management and risk assessments.
• Picking Management: Manages all picking practices in each picking location; oversees preparation technology (IV workflow software and automation); record keeping; technical installations and controls; staff training and evaluation.
• Preparedness Growth and Expansion: Anticipates and responds to health system needs for expanded preparedness services and implements solutions.
• Quality Assurance and Productivity: Establishes quality monitors for operations and preparation; manages productivity related to compounding, dosing and repackaging with a focus on reducing drug and labor waste.
• Staff Development: Oversees readiness skills for all staff; manages Avita’s pharmacy technician training program.

Site specific operations manager responsibilities include:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the inpatient pharmacy and supervises pharmacy staff on the Galion campus 24/7.
• Serves as the first point of contact for operations by Auxiliary and Clinical Department Heads.
• Coordinates and leads staff caucuses/meetings; maintains effective two-way communication with staff and management.
• Sets and prioritizes goals for self and department.
• Develops and leads teams of staff to achieve department goals.
• Effectively delegates tasks to staff teams, Deputy Director of Operations and other support staff.

Requirements

• Current pharmacist license in good standing in the State of Ohio, or eligibility.
• Graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Degree of Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Previous experience of pharmacy practice in the healthcare system. (3-5 years preferred)
• Previous management training or equivalent managerial experience. (3-5 years preferred)
• Previous experience in sterile and non-sterile preparation. (3-5 years preferred)

About the Avita Health System

Avita Health System currently operates three hospitals and numerous clinics in Richland and Crawford counties. In recent years, the network has tripled in size and serves several communities in the region. There are over 1,900 employees and over 160 advanced doctors and practitioners who provide high quality healthcare to the surrounding communities.

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