Manager, Pharmacy 503A

Company: Empower Pharmacy
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary:The Manager, Pharmacy ensures compliance, operational efficiency, and team excellence while supporting Empower's mission to expand access to innovative, affordable medications. This role drives process improvements, fosters growth, and delivers exceptional service in a collaborative healthcare environment.Duties and Responsibilities:Ensures compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations, including proper licensing, and oversees the safe storage and handling of prescription drugs, hazardous drugs, and controlled substances.Develops and implements systems, procedures, and metrics across multiple shifts to drive performance and efficiency using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, while preparing and distributing regular performance reports to the Pharmacist in Charge.Creates and maintains work instructions and standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent training and development for staff to support operational excellence.Manages staffing processes, including interviews, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions, while fostering a positive and productive work environment.Oversees inventory control processes, such as first-in, first-out procedures, and delivers exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Knowledge and Skills:Demonstrates exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, resolve conflicts, and maintainprofessionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.Possesses thorough knowledge of Texas pharmacy laws, inventory management practices including First In, First Out, and pharmacy management systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends.Key CompetenciesCustomer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.ValuesPeople: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.Experience and Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacy operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role required.Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.Registered and in good standing with the Texas Board of Pharmacy as a licensed Pharmacist preferred; Lean six sigma white belt or greater preferred.Demonstrated experience leveraging AI in daily work to drive efficiency, solve problems, and enhance decision-making-adept at integrating AI-powered solutions into all workflows.Benefits:No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.Onsite Health & Wellness - IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.Company Paid Short-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a short period of time.Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed - enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.Additional Voluntary BenefitsAccident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.Long-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with long-term disability coverage.Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.

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