Pharmacy Manager - HomeMed Pharmacy Infusion

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

This position participates and leads in the direction, supervision and provision of daily inventory management operations provided by technical support staff. such as procurement, tracking, receiving and storage of inventory products, computer data entry, production, packaging, shipping, quality assurance, performance improvement and regulatory compliance to ensure safe and effective provision of patient care for all patient age groups.  Partners with the HomeMed Clinical Services Manager, Pharmacy Supply Chain & UMH Central Supply to support integrated and collaborative workflows for pharmaceutical / supply / equipment & smart pump use implementation, purchasing, contract compliance, best price procurement practices, management of product recalls, shortages and outages.  Provides oversight of subordinate biomedical engineering staff managing equipment inventory and services. Ensures that all services are performed in accordance with hospital, departmental, and governmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Ensures all related quality assurance, billing, and distribution activities are performed and documented. Manages functional area(s) as designated.  Assists with the creation, development, and implementation of new programs.  Performs clinical pharmacist duties and responsibilities on an intermittent and as needed frequency.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Essential

• Direct and be accountable for the selection, training, personnel management, and competency assessment of all supervisory, technical, and any clinical direct reporting staff, and other subordinate staff in the absence of direct reporting supervisor(s). 
• Collaborate with procurement partners to supervise and coordinate the procurement, tracking, storage and distribution of all home infusion inventory in the provision of service to patients.
• Provide direct oversight and management for home infusion contracting compliance, adherence to federal and state purchasing program requirements and best price procurement practices when purchasing inventory
• Collaborate and coordinate with manager peers to facilitate success, change management and safe/quality outcomes for integrated operational and clinical workflows, procedures, and practices.
• Provide direct oversight and management of home infusion equipment including implementation and maintenance of drug libraries, compliance with safety standards, and reporting
• Engage in or lead inventory related Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes related to home infusion inventory items or activities
• Be responsible and accountable for all inventory storage requirements including and not limited to temperature controls, security, segregation, high alert, hazardous, and look alike inventory items
• Partner with Pharmacy Supply Chain and other clinical leaders to administer local department execution of drug and product recalls, shortages, outages, and instances where therapeutic substitution is necessary including providing direction to the inventory group as needed to carry out the required processes.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements for the procurement, storage and distribution of home infusion inventory
• Contribute to the education, training and professional development of University of Michigan College of Pharmacy students and interns through support of on-site pharmacy experiences and internships.
• Be accountable for compliance with all regulatory standards sourced to provision of operations (such Joint Commission, URAC, CMS, DEA, FDA etc.)
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of new or expanded home care infusion services or programs.
• Compliantly addresses and resolves customer complaints
• Evaluates, resolves, and reports on assigned Risk Reporting entries
• Competently and proficiently perform all duties and responsibilities as outlined in the HomeMed Clinical Pharmacist job description.
• Foster Belonging and Inclusion by leading and supporting active initiatives; support and participate in BASE+ strategies leading and being a member of teams, projects, workgroups etc. 

Other Related Duties:

• Complies with all University of Michigan and departmental standards and expectations.
• Supports the department's commitment to continuous improvement activities and principles through positive and respectful contribution in all problem-solving and change processes.
• Participates in department committees and work teams as assigned. 
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor?s degree in Pharmacy is necessary. 
• Current registration as a Registered Pharmacist by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy is necessary, or immediate eligibility for Licensure.
• Possession of a State narcotics license is necessary. 
• Reasonable experience as a staff pharmacist including hospital and practical business experience is necessary. 
• One-year pharmacy residency or fellowship or equivalent clinical experience.
• 3 to 5 years pharmacy experience including 1 to 2 years supervisory experience

Desired Qualifications*

• A minimum of one-year experience in home care activities with a demonstrated knowledge of regulations, standards, and guidelines applicable to home care pharmacies, admixtures practices, and other pharmacy services.
• Proficient in operating within the Windows environment with experience in using the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access

Work Locations

This position is located in Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.