Manager Pharmacy
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)
Department: Pharmacy General
Program: Pharmacy Services
8 Hour Shifts - Days, Evenings, Weekends, On-Call (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $55.120 - $77.830 per hour
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the management of daily operations in the Pharmacy department (e.g., drug distribution, medication management, narcotic and controlled substance oversight, centralized intravenous additive program, human resources, etc.). While working collaboratively with all members of the Pharmacy leadership team and with all members of the health care teams, the Pharmacy Manager will use their effective planning, budgeting and problem solving skills, to ensure: the development of department processes, the management of staff, the achievement of business goals including increased operational efficiencies and optimizing interdisciplinary team functioning, the adherence to legislation and professional standards, and the maintenance of high quality care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
" Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent entry-to-practice degree)
" Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
" Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy hospital practice with supervisory, management, or leadership experience
" Advanced Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D) from a recognized university, an asset
" Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management, leadership skills, project management skills
" Excellent change management, organizational planning, assessment and evaluation skills
" Demonstrated ability to work effectively with health care professionals
" Demonstrated ability to lead effectively and create a high-performance culture through management strategies that facilitates growth and development
" Demonstrated knowledge of hospital functions and current trends in health care
" Demonstrated ability to manage a unionized environment
" Proven conflict management/resolution skills
" Proven ability to critically analyze and problem-solve
" Understanding of Accreditation Canada and Ontario College of Pharmacists Hospital Inspection standards and processes
" Experience with budgets and monitoring costs associated with pharmaceutical projections and utilization
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.
Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.
