1 Healthcare Management jobs in Forrest City

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Manages the day-to-day activities and operations of the assigned pharmacy area(s) in accordance with professional and MLH standards of practice. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Manages the day-to-day activities and operations of the assigned pharmacy area(s) in accordance with professional and MLH standards of practice. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do Leadership & Direction:
• Manages, coordinates, and controls daily operations in the assigned pharmacy area(s).
• anages the activities of Associates; monitors performance, clarifies work expectations, establishes goals, and promotes cooperation among individuals and groups.
• D velops and implements processes through orientation, training and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated.
• P ovides leadership for educational programs for staff, interns and/or residents in collaboration with the pharmacy team.
• lans and schedules work ensuring distribution of assignments and adequate staffing based on workload and productivity standards.

Business Planning/Financial
• A sists in managing fiscal operations including preparation of expense and capital budget recommendations, monitoring, verifying, and authorizing expenditures. Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and improve department operations.
• D velops and supports business plans and strategies for pharmacy practice, assists with goal setting, and translates goals into operational tactics at the service level.
• P epares operational reports and analyses for the department; makes recommendations or draws conclusions from operational data.
• M nitors services to ensure effective use of resources and assess needs for staff, equipment, and services based on actual or projected utilization.

Quality/Regulatory
• M nitors trends by analyzing departmental procedures; identifies opportunities for operational efficiencies and quality of services provided.
• S ays abreast of current practices and trends in the field of specialization, and uses and introduces best practice methodology to ensure continued improvement in care delivery. Maintains required competencies to practice pharmacy in assigned area(s).
• P rticipates in research studies focused on improving medication use.
• A sists with development and maintenance of performance standards to include quality assessment/improvement programs.
• I entifies and evaluates safety and risk management issues; intervenes and problem solves as required.
• R views and maintains departmental policies and procedures on a regular basis.
• E sures department adherence to ethical, legal, regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards that govern pharmacy practice.

Collaboration/Working Relationships
• E sures good working relationships between departments; serves as a resource and liaison for advanced problem solving related to pharmacy services.
• E tablishes relationships with key internal and external customers and service providers; builds strong collaborative relationships with the medical staff.
• I vestigates and coordinates resolution of service delivery problems or conflicts; formulates plans for resolution, follows-up to ensure effective resolution, and determines level of satisfaction.
• P rticipates in national, state, and/or local professional organizations that support pharmacy professional practice.

Education/Formal Training Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy

Doctorate Pharmacy

Work Experience Requirements
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency

3-5 years Pharmacy (clinical, hospital, outpatient, or specialty)

Licenses and Certifications Requirements
Pharmacist Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Board Certification American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Board certified Pharmacist
Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to develop, build, and work collaboratively with health professionals at all levels to coordinate patient care and achieve departmental goals.

Strong knowledge of pharmacy practice and administration principles and methods.

Skill and proficiency in standard software programs including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals.

Ability to plan and schedule tasks and projects and to maintain control of own and others’ work flow.

Skilled in negotiating with and between individuals and groups to achieve desired outcomes.

Supervision Provided by this Position
Manages the work of clinical and/or non-clinical staff supporting the assigned pharmacy area(s). May also direct contracted faculty and residents.

Physical Demands
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.

Must have good balance and coordination.

The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.

The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.

The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

May have exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to infectious disease.

Travel may be required on occasion.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree: Pharmacy (Required), Doctorate: Pharmacy

Work Experience:
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency, Pharmacy (clinical, hospital, outpatient, or specialty)

Certifications:
Pharmacist Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.