Pharmacy Manager

Agency :  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 08/29/2024
Closing Date/Time: 09/12/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Salary $9,651-$14,373/month ($115,812-$172,476/year)  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC063   

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  40958

Position Overview

The Division of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services is seeking to hire a Pharmacy Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate the overall pharmacy program of the Chicago Read Mental Health Center Pharmacy in, Chicago, IL. The Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for abiding by the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act, and the Illinois and Federal controlled substance acts.  The Pharmacy Manager will evaluate the quality assurance and enhancement activities associated with the provision of pharmacy services; monitor the control of pharmacy inventory by accurate record and commodity control; serve on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, the Infection Control Committee, the Medical Staff Committee, the Facility Management Team, and other facility/DHS committees. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Pharmacy Manager abiding by the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act, and the Illinois and Federal controlled substance acts.
2. Serves as working supervisor.
3. Evaluates the quality assurance and enhancement activities associated with the provision of pharmacy services.
4. Monitors the control of pharmacy inventory by accurate record and commodity control.
5. Serves on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, the Infection Control Committee, the Medical Staff Committee, the Facility Management Team, and other facility/DHS .
6. Arranges for emergency pharmacy services on a 24-hour basis.
7. Lifts, pushes, and carries medication carts and boxes weighing 25 lbs. to fill the automatic drug dispensing machines and deliver medication to nursing stations and re-stocking.
8. Dispenses pharmaceutical preparations and supplies for individuals.
9. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires sufficient combination of classroom instruction and supervised clinical practicum to graduate from a first professional degree program in pharmacy at a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
2. Requires current license as a registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
3. Requires two years of supervisory experience as a registered practicing pharmacist of a pharmacy operation or a closely related practice.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of professional experience working as a pharmacist for a private or public orga