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What Retail Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Retail Pharmacy is responsible for ensuring the correct and safe dispensing of prescription medications to the general public, in accordance with legal, ethical and professional guidelines; may also consult with and advise patients and physicians regarding prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

Job Summary

Cardinal Health manages the retail pharmacy at Central Maine Medical Center and we are currently hiring for a full-time pharmacy manager.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement collaborative practice agreements to help drive patient medication compliance for high-risk patients.

Implement best practices and ensure department compliance with state regulations. 

Ensuring adequate staffing is present to fulfill the needs of the pharmacy or pharmacy department.

Maintaining accurate records of all prescription medication received and dispensed.

Ensure policies are in place regarding accurate dispensing and labeling of prescriptions and those policies are followed.

Ensure that security of the prescription area and its contents are maintained at all times, including the restriction of persons unauthorized by the pharmacist on duty from being present in the prescription area while the pharmacist is temporarily absent but within the premises and the reporting of any thefts and/or diversions of controlled substances are reported upon discovery to the Office of Drug Control and the Drug Enforcement Administration pursuant to Federal and State requirements.

Ensuring only pharmacists and interns or externs under immediate personal supervision provide professional consultation with patients and physicians.

Not allowing misbranded, deteriorated, adulterated, improperly stored or outdated drugs or any drugs marked ‘‘sample’’ or with any like designation or meaning are dispensed or present in the active stock in the pharmacy.

Maintaining the prescription area in an orderly and sanitary manner.

Maintaining that pharmacy and all pharmacy personnel comply with all Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.

Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Maine, or able to obtain licensure.

Prior management experience highly preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).

Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.

Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.

Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff.

Administers and exercises policies and procedures.

Ensures employees operate within guidelines.

Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers.

Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels.

Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution.

Anticipated salary range: $109,900 - $164,850.

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 12/13/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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