The Inpatient Operations Manager is responsible for assisting in: (1) the procurement, distribution, and control of all pharmaceuticals used within Lahey Clinics Pharmacy in a efficacious and cost effective manner; (2) the evaluation and dissemination of comprehensive information regarding medications and their use to the institution´s staff and patients; (3) the monitoring, evaluation, and assurance of the quality of medication use, and (4) day to day operations of the pharmacy department. The Inpatient Operations Manager oversees the activities of Staff Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Technician Supervisor, Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor and/or Pharmacy Supervisor. The Impatient Operations Manager works closely with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Lead Pharmacist(s), Technician Supervisor, Pharmacy Systems Manager and Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner Manager. The Inpatient Operations Manager reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy.ResponsibilitiesIncluding but not limited to: 1. Ensures that there are sufficient professional and technical support personnel to meet Pharmacy department needs. 2. Assures that work schedules, procedures, and assignments use pharmacy personnel and resources in the most efficient manner possible. 3. Helps to ensure that all pharmacy personnel posses the education, licensure, and training needed for their responsibilities and that competence of all staff is maintained through hospital training and programs and continuing education programs. 4. Provides procedures and upkeep for a department orientation program and evaluates personnel during the yearly review process unless earlier indicated by Human Resources policy and procedures. 5. Works to prepare and monitor reports required by hospital committees. Works on financial management and cost containment within the Department of Pharmacy Services. Assists the Director of Pharmacy in capital and operational budget planning and development. 6. Directly supervises the staff to assure the quality of pharmaceutical services to ensure the Pharmacy program is integrated with the institutions quality improvement program. 7. Helps to ensure compliance with relevant standards of practice with relevant standards and guidelines such as but not limited to the American Society of Health System Pharmacists and the Joint Commission. 8. Directly supervises and monitors the work of Supervisors, Lead Pharmacists, Pharmacists and technical support staff through the reporting structure. 9. Works with other members of the hospital to help define policies and procedures governing the procurement, distribution, and control of all drugs used within the institution in concert with the Director of Pharmacy and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. 10. Assists the support of hospital wide quality improvement activities. 11. Assists the Director of Pharmacy to meet the goals and objectives of the department of pharmacy services. 12. Additional responsibilities as agreed upon by the Director of Pharmacy. QualificationsEducation:Graduate from a state approved and/or accredited school of Pharmacy.Licensure, Certification, Registration:State of Massachusetts Licensed Pharmacist Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. - Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. - Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories. - Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration. - Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. - Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data. - Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs. - Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. - Ability to supervise and train assigned staff. - Ability to perform basic patient assessments and referrals. - Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. - Understands the principles of Driving the Business. - Possesses skills in empowering the employees to practice teamwork and Lahey Guiding Principles. - Candidate must be organized and have the ability to provide leadership and direction to support staff in pursuit of pharmacy excellence in Lahey Clinic Pharmacy programs. Experience: 2 years increasing management, operational and program development experience within a hospital pharmacy setting that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities as specified.ABOUT LAHEY CLINICEncompassing 3 Medical Centers and 11 individual Group Practices around the area, Lahey Clinic is one of the largest providers of comprehensive healthcare services in New England. Our Main campus, located in Burlington is comprised of an ambulatory care center serving more than 3,000 patients each day, a 317-bed full service hospital, and Level II Trauma Center. Lahey Clinic is consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals in the country in U.S. News and World Reports Americas Best Hospitals and in 2007, Lahey was one of only 33 adult-care hospitals in the country named to the Leapfrog Groups Top Hospital list. Lahey Clinic is a teaching hospital affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine and also has teaching affiliations with Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine. With a culture of specialized teams and a work ethic that combines the highest competence with the utmost compassion, Lahey Clinic is committed to providing the best possible care to our patients.As a Colleague at Lahey ClinicAt Lahey Clinic RespectCaringTeamworkExcellenceCommitment to Personal Best are our guiding principles, inherent in everything we do. As a Lahey Clinic colleague, you will be part of a highly skilled, integrated team of professionals who are committed to delivering on our Motto of Treating You Right and delivering the highest level of quality health care service to our patients.Lahey Clinic physicians provide care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine, from allergies to heart disease. Lahey´s cardiac surgery program is one of the largest in New England, with measured outcomes among the best in the nation.. Lahey physicians have been pioneers in such areas as cancer treatments, gastrointestinal disorders and kidney surgery.Lahey Clinic Medical Center is a teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine and maintains residency and fellowship programs for more than 100 new physicians in 19 specialties. Lahey Clinic research programs encompass more than 200 clinical trial protocols and participates in numerous national clinical trials.About Our BenefitsOur benefits plan is offered to staff who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more and include the following: competitive salaries, choice of 5 healthcare plans , two dental care options, 403(b) Plans, Pension Plan, Paid Time off, Free Parking, tuition assistance, dependent care resource and referral services, pre-tax reimbursement accounts for health and dependent care. Camp Lahey summer day camp for employee´s children, adoption reimbursement and more. Lahey Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Lahey Clinic Medical Center offers a great compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental and retirement benefits.