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Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

SPECIALTY PHARMACY:

Our Pharmacy Department uses a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, where the emphasis is on therapeutic efficacy and safety! We provide comprehensive, clinical and dispensing services in both inpatient and ambulatory care settings through a decentralized satellite pharmacy services model. The department has one of the most robust set of electronic clinical resources in the country and a dynamic medication safety program.Across the Center, we review 1.5 million orders per year and dispense over four million doses of medication annually. The Pharmacy Department has approximately 600 employees with 400 pharmacists servicing patients in 40 pharmacy satellites, including inpatient unit-based satellites in all oncological specialties.MSK provides free, live, onsite, accredited continuing education pharmacy courses to help keep your credentials up to date. The department will also sponsor national and state membership for pharmacy organizations and appropriate off-site informative meetings. The size and scope of our organization provides many opportunities to advance your knowledge and grow your career.

We are seeking a Pharmacist Manager to lead our MSK Specialty Team!

The Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day activities and Pharmacy Services provided at the site. The Manager will ensure efficient and cost-effective operations, quality service and regulatory compliance. The Manager will also represent the MSK Specialty Pharmacy team as a liaison with other departments and will serve as the Supervising Pharmacist.

Role Overview:

• Management of regulatory and compliance needs of the pharmacy
• Staff management, recruitment & performance appraisals
• Supervise new staff training and development
• Troubleshoot and problem tackle issues independently
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Inventory control & drug shortage management
• Multidisciplinary practice committees & QA activities
• Schedule development & payroll activities

Qualifications:

• PharmD (or equivalent)
• NY Pharmacy license (must be active at the time of application)
• Confirmed experience in Specialty Pharmacy operations (required) and Managerial experience (preferred)
• Prior work experience in a specialty URAC or ACHC accredited pharmacy is strongly preferred
• Prior retail pharmacy experience beneficial
• Epic experience beneficial

Core Skills:

• Able to problem-solve operational, personnel, and patient issues
• Diligent and willing to adapt to changes in workflow to improve patient care
• A fast learner who can efficiently and accurately evaluate new information with new non-chemotherapy and chemotherapy agents being approved every few months and new protocols opening frequently
• Able to make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information
• Highly motivated and able to work well with others

Additional Information:

• Hours: Variable, 8a-6p, Mon - Fri, with flexibility as needed.
• Location: 160 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022

Pay Range: $146,000 - $241,000 annually

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Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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