Oncology Infusion Pharmacy Manager

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Jefferson Healthcare and we are currently recruiting for an Oncology Infusion Pharmacy Manager to oversee our infusion center. Schedule is 5 days a week, 8 hour shifts.

The Oncology Infusion Pharmacy Manager coordinates, manages, facilitates, and oversees the execution and evaluates all administrative and clinical pharmacy activities for Jefferson Healthcare Infusion Services. Through the optimization of procedures, this role ensures consistent and efficient delivery to control costs, minimize waste, optimize customer relationships and deliver positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. Along with maintaining inventory control and budget, this role is responsible for staffing, monitoring staff activities, performance and achievement of individual and departmental goals. The Oncology Infusion Pharmacy Manager will work with other infusion staff, including nursing, providers, and leadership, to ensure safe, standardized medication processes in the infusion center.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates all infusion center clinical pharmacy activities as delegated by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates all administrative activities as delegated by the Director of Pharmacy, including monitoring process compliance and monthly reporting.
• Implements process and procedures to comply with regulations for medicine handling including reception and storage of medicines, inventory and expenses controls.
• Manages day to day activities of the infusion center pharmacy staff and monitors their performance to meet departmental goals.
• In the absence of medicines, communicates with nursing, medical providers and administrative areas to provide alternatives and also makes and/or supervises preparation of drugs.
• Maintains pharmacist’s certifications and maintenance of database privileges and access controls to medical records.
• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs to mitigate risks, when necessary.
• Leads processes for hiring of infusion pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.
• Manages internal workflows of the infusion pharmacy, including optimization of staffing and scheduling to maintain best-in-class and streamlined pharmacy operations.
• Participates in meetings and provides insight to hospital committees to ensure coordination among cross-functional groups.
• Assists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the infusion pharmacy business.

• Assumes responsibility for Quality Assurance monitoring and completing End of the Month reports as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.

• Responds to infusion reactions. 

• Responsible for ensuring safety in the compounding and dispensing of infusion therapy (chemotherapy and nonchemotherapy) and minimizing unnecessary exposure to hazardous drugs. Aside from direct and legal responsibility of the Director of Pharmacy, the Oncology Infusion Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for USP 797 and 800 compliance for all of Jefferson Healthcare. This role will serve as the USP 797 designated person for all of Jefferson Healthcare.

• Manages medication shortages. 

• Participates in the professional development and competency of clinical staff. Functions as a role model and as an educational resource for pharmacy staff.

• Keeps informed of all local, state and federal laws covering the storag