Manager, Pharmacy, Bethesda, MD

JOB TITLE: Manager, Pharmacy

At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities.

Function: Pharmacy Operations
Family: Health System Pharmacy


What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers; may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.


What is expected of you and others at this level in Pharmacy Operations for functional successCoordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned areaSets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisorsHas in-depth knowledge of work processes and tools within own areaApplies expertise to solve standard and non-standard problems within own areaMakes decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, by carefully weighing pros and cons and acting for the benefit of the work team; coaches/supports subordinates in their decision-making effortsRole models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conductProvides direction in discussing and creating development plansProvides input into succession planning process for own work areaAligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goalsBuilds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing styleAssists work team in the achievement of goals/ commitments; achieves own goals/commitments regardless of obstaclesWorks within budgetary/ financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own areaIs aware of internal/external business issuesIdentifies specific opportunities for long-term change within own work team or product/serviceBuilds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirementsLeverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with othersResolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processesWorks/brainstorms with work team and provides suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate level of risk; ensures work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellenceActively builds relationships across functions/businesses that bring value to the company, encouraging the participation and perspectives of all team members, regardless of background; mentors and empowers others to achieve successEffectively listens to and explains difficult issues to reach shared understanding and build alignmentAccountabilities in this role


Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required; PharmD preferred2-3 years related pharmacy experienceAptitude for supervisory skillsProven customer service skills