Manager, Pharmacy

Salem Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Salem
81 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 28, 2025
Directs daily operations of pharmacy services. this position directs and supports pharmacy staff. Participates in determining the short and long-term goals for the department and related policies and procedures. Provides leadership and guidance to the pharmacy staff. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Provides leadership, guidance and serve as a role model to those professionals under his/her supervision. -Supervises and directs the daily operations of pharmacy services. Schedule and assign staff. -Serves as a resource person regarding pharmacy policies to pharmacists, physicians, nurses and other hospital staff. -Participates in on-call responsibility as assigned. -Responsible for staff development and performance evaluation. -Assists in the recruitment, interviews, and training of new staff. -Participates in the development of policy and procedures. -Conducts educational programs, in-services, and staff meetings. Education Doctor of Pharmacy preferred, or BS Pharmacy with additional advanced degree Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience minimum of 3-5 years hospital management experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Must have excellent verbal, written and quantitative skills. - Displays a comprehensive knowledge of department operations. - Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and legal aspects of dispensing. - Demonstrate interpersonal skills to educate and supervise staff, normally acquired after a three to five years of related hospital experience in a progressive, large health care organization and through self-directed education. - Can work accurately and make decisions under stress and with time constraints. - Strong attention to detail. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.