Employment Status: Temporary Full Time
Union: NON UNION
Job Code: 24969
✓ Weekdays
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy Services, the Manager provides leadership and direction for the delivery of pharmacy services within assigned site(s). As a member of the Pharmacy Management Team, the Manager participates in strategic planning for the program and operationalizes approved plans to ensure program delivery is consistent with broader organizational objectives. This position is responsible for managing the operations, utilization and quality improvement activities of the site(s). The Manager has overall responsibility for the human, financial and material resources within the assigned program area including planning for staffing, budget, equipment and supply requirements, monitoring expenditures and identifying trends and variances. A key role of this position is to develop and maintain constructive working relationships with stakeholders including physicians, patient care area leaders, site support services, and union representatives to ensure that any issues impacting the program are identified and addressed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in strategic planning for the department through active participation with the Pharmacy Management Team
- Integrates and implements Hospital/Pharmacy Services mission/vision, initiatives, and policy within areas or responsibility
- Develops and maintains effective human resource plans, identifies recruitment/retention issues and develops strategies to address issues.
- Develops principles for staff training & orientation to be implemented by the Pharmacy Management team.
- Interprets program goals into individual performance objectives and maintains a high level of staff performance through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and coaching processes.
- Participates in the management and resolution of staff and labour relations issues in collaboration with the Vice President and Human Resources.
- Implements program policies/procedures and standards of pharmacy practice and patient care, evaluates outcomes and monitors practices for compliance with established standards.
- Develops and maintains an effective framework for the efficient day to day operations of the site(s) in order to facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective and safe pharmacy services.
- Leads or participates on site/program committees/working groups to review and develop new standards, program/site policies and processes, resolve issues and plan for new initiatives.
- Monitors operations of the site and identifies and resolves issues related to budget, workload, staff resources, minor and capital equipment purchases, and space allocation. Identifies trends and variances and recommends strategies to achieve cost efficiencies.
- Develops and maintains constructive site stakeholder relationships and seeks input to resolve issues, enhance pharmacy services
- Facilitates communication between Pharmacy Services & programs on sites.
- Working closely with other members of the Pharmacy Management team participates in the review of the distribution process and implements current standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Baccalaureate degree required in Pharmacy; Pharm D preferred.
- Five years of experience in the delivery of institutional pharmacy services.
- Two to three years of supervisory experience and project management experience is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations including outpatient services and corresponding legislation / standards of practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated project management skills
Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
