Pharmacy Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, effective and efficient provision of drug distribution services. The Pharmacy Operations Manager works collaboratively with other members of the department's leadership team in a co-leadership model to ensure compounding, preparation and delivery of medications for patients meet high standards for quality and patient safety and is aligned with strategic priorities of the Pharmacy Department and NSH.

In addition, the Pharmacy Operations Manager oversees drug procurement and inventory management, pharmacy practice assistant competency assessment and certification and health technology assessment (drug distribution systems). The Pharmacy Operations Manager oversees the selection, training and evaluation of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy practice assistants, students, clerical and support staff with respect to expected performance and competencies and supports the operational, fiscal and strategic objectives of the Pharmacy Department and NSHA. The Pharmacy Operations Manager is also responsible to ensure that all programs and initiatives are consistent with the mission, vision, values, strategic directions and business plan of NSHA.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Completion of a recognized pharmacy technician program
  • Licensed as a pharmacy technician in Nova Scotia, through the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
  • Completion of a management training program preferred
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hospital setting managing human, financial and material resources allocated to Pharmacy service an asset
  • Proficient with computers and office administration programs, experience with pharmacy software and technology preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and collaborative skills
  • Demonstrated collaborative practice with pharmacy practice assistants, pharmacists, learners, nursing, physicians and managers
  • Must possess strong planning, evaluative and leadership skills; have demonstrated fiscal and time-management skills
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare issues and collective agreements
  • Excellent knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice
  • Ability to prioritize, problem solve and work under pressure of time limitations is required
  • Previous experience with Failure Mode Effects and Analysis reviews an asset
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours
  • Long Assignment / % FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  • Approximately 1 year

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Compensation and Incentives

$34.07 - $42.59 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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