Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Manager

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Join a dynamic hematology/oncology pharmacy program where you can lead, innovate, and directly influence the future of patient care. The Hem/Onc Pharmacy Manager will provide leadership for an 18-bed inpatient adult hematology and cellular therapy unit as well as a 46-chair hem/onc infusion center, inpatient and outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology services and cellular therapy pharmacy services for a program accredited for allogenic, autologous and immune effector cell therapy. The role additionally oversees operations for two pharmacies supporting sterile compounding services. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop people and programs while advancing medication safety, operational excellence, and innovative care for patients receiving complex hematology, oncology, and cellular therapies. BCOP certification or applicable hematology/oncology experience is preferred, making this an exciting opportunity for an experienced oncology pharmacist ready to grow into a broader leadership role.This manager position is located at Geisinger Medical Center campus in Danville, PAIf you have any questions please reach out to Ben Andrick, Director of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy (bjandrick@geisinger.edu)

Job Duties:

• Performs all pharmacist duties and responsibilities for their practice area.
• Accountable for ensuring that ‘best practice’ standards of clinical care are maintained, patient satisfaction is optimized, and an efficient medication use process and workflow is achieved.
• Evaluates the department’s current pharmacy practice and makes recommendations.
• Oversees and plans for the development of new programs based on need and opportunity.
• Responsible, as first line manager, for addressing and resolving employee and patient issues that arise, seeking advice and counsel, when necessary, from Human Resource or departmental leadership, to ensure a satisfactory outcome.
• Performs all performance management activities for assigned staff.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels, skill mix and assignments to support the appropriate provision of patient care.
• Responsible for staff recruitment and hiring processes in assigned area.
• Accountable for maintaining standards, clinical activities, operational activities, and performance metrics that meet clinical, operational and market needs.
• Identifies and analyzes changes in medication utilization and costs including factors driving change trends.
• Works in conjunction with the pharmacists, physicians, and administrative partners to develop processes or programs to address identified issues with medication utilization.
• Contributes to the development of evidence-based, cost containment and cost saving protocols and therapies.
• Responsible for providing input into staffing and financial budgets for their assigned areas.
• Communicates and ensures the implementation of activities and tools that consistently educate and focus staff on key performance indicators.
• Responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of operational contingency plans in concert with the department leadership team as financial or other conditions warrant.
• Ensures compliance of assigned areas and services with accreditation and both regulatory and corporate compliance standards.
• Develops/revises/audits/maintains department policies and procedures.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  

Education:

Bachelor's Degree-Pharmacy (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Clinical (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Healthcare Regulatory Environment, HR Policies, Standards And Procedures, Office Politics And Confidentiality, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.