Pharmacy Manager
Title: Pharmacy ManagerState Role Title: 48133Hiring Range: starting at $134,864 (commensurate based on experience)Pay Band: 6Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Western State HospitalAgency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/Recruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesWestern State Hospital is seeking a full time Pharmacy Manager who will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of all pharmacy services provided by Western State Hospital (WSH) department of pharmacy, whose services should be maintained within accepted state, federal, and TJC regulations and guidelines. The Pharmacy Manager will be required to ensure that the performance planning and evaluation systems are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation; performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur; staff receive frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate; serves as "Pharmacist in Charge" with overall responsibility for compliance with Board of Pharmacy regulations; and directs the drug distribution system for the hospital, providing satisfactory services to the medical staff and nursing department.The Pharmacy Manager will also participate in the management of WSH drug budget by working with the Chief Financial Officer and Medical staff; collaborate with others in maintaining a current formulary; collaborate with clinical department heads by attendance and participation in committees, task forces, and training, especially Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Nursing; participate with hospital administration in planning and evaluation of resources related to number and type of personnel, recruitment and retention issues, and pharmacy equipment and computer systems.This Position Is Eligible For retirement with cash match paid time off health, vision, and dental insurance life insuranceMinimum Qualifications must have Doctorate in Pharmacy and license to practice as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Pharm D is required. experience in a hospital pharmacy setting knowledge of pharmacy computer systems ability to manage/supervise others ability to problem solve, make independent decision and be creative/innovative in high stress situations superior knowledge in the correct clinical applications of psychopharmacological principles superior ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clinical staffAdditional Considerations business/management training or experience bilingual veteranSpecial InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.Contact InformationName: Samantha LeepPhone: 540-332-8306Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.govIn support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.