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40 Hours per weekDay ShiftJob Summary: The Specialty Pharmacy Manager is responsible for assisting in the coordination, quality, and cost effectiveness of the operations provided in the specialty pharmacy. The Specialty Pharmacy Manager oversees day to day operations of the specialty pharmacy and works with facility administration, pharmacy director, clinical pharmacy specialty pharmacists, and patient care coordinator to develop and maintain the goals and standards of practice to assure optimal outcomes. Assists the Director of Pharmacy in budget planning and staffing development. Responsibilities will also include ongoing support and training of staff utilizing specialty and ambulatory software to support specialty services.Educate pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, technicians, and other providers regarding specialty pharmacy.The Specialty Pharmacy Manager supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs that promote desirable patient outcomes through safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication -therapies. Ensures compliance with pharmacy regulatory standards. This pharmacist may also work on other projects as assigned.Responsible for supervising and performing all pharmacy operations in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, ethical and professional practices, hospital accrediting agency standards, State and Federal requirements and National Patient Safety Goals regarding medication managementSpecialty Clinic integration and coordinationPartners with providers and specialty pharmacy clinical staff on integration of the pharmacy team to coordinate care with patientsMaintains onsite specialty pharmacy services, operational policies and procedures, clinical pharmacy workflows and practice expectationsParticipates actively in multidisciplinary committees, teams, working groups, and/or task forces related to the care of patients as the pharmacy representative as assignedEnsures all state and federal regulatory requirements and accreditation standards are met and appropriately documentedWorks with Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Clinical Manager and other BHDM leaders to implement, integrate, and maintain evidence-based and regulatory standards of clinical/operational pharmacy servicesPartners with Pharmacy Director and Pharmacy Clinical Manager to implement and lead system specialty pharmacy strategyAssists the Pharmacy Director and other BHDM leaders to explore and implement 340B opportunitiesProvides direction, expertise, and leadership to specialty pharmacy teams to optimize services and efficiencies in collaboration with retail pharmacyPartners with appropriate internal teams to improve clinical resource utilization and drug therapy managementCompletes internal audits of specialty clinical documentation and is responsible for oversight of clinical decisions impacting patients, including regular review of workflow processesWorks cooperatively with internal medical group personnel and external practices to promote and maintain good interpersonal and interdepartmental communicationMaintains knowledge of, and expertise in, leading edge developments in Pharmacy systems and automation and related information systems and technologies by participation in ongoing independent study and education-related professional activities as deemed necessary for program maintenanceActs as a positive role model during change, supporting teams through specialty pharmacy IT enhancements, new operational resources, and changes to day-to-day operations to optimize efficienciesWorks to prevent and resolve medication related issues, monitors clinic quality measuresSupports specialty pharmacy staff selection and professional growth and developmentServes in the role of specialty pharmacist in absence of specialty staffMinimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy license in good standing.Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.Minimum of 2 years related work experience in ambulatory practice. Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy residency program, or Board Certification in relevant practice area required.BLS certification preferredImmunization certification preferred Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.