Manager Pharmacy Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager pharmacy position.

Previously, I was responsible for controlled substance related education/competencies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations regarding pharmacy
• Knowledge of TJC, CMS, BOP, DHEC, and DEA regulations and requirements
• Requires significant knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Requires demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Requires significant knowledge of fiscal and budgetary issues
• Strong computer skills are highly desirable, especially in the application of work processing, spreadsheets, and database creation and management
• Pharmacy residency or equivalent experience preferred
• Excellent working relations with staff employees, physicians, and other hospital personnel

Please consider me for the manager pharmacy opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for provide advice, mentorship, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of regulations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the New York State Department of Health
• In conjunction with Director of Pharmacy plans and develops short and long term goals and objectives, implementing and administering plans and programs to achieve departmental goals and objectives and continually evaluates and revises policies and procedures to conform to departmental or customer needs
• Develops a comprehensive knowledge of departmental, informational, operational, and clinical systems and works closely with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager to effectively train and guide employees
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory practice standards
• Multidisciplinary practice committees & QA activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of section operations and recommend organizational changes, policy and procedures and revisions
• Instruct Residents, students and House staff
• Assist in the development and implementation of new pharmacy services to support the Michigan Medicine’s goals and objectives

I would like to submit my application for the manager pharmacy opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for resolve problems and complaints raised by patients, physicians, and staff, with authority to make commitments within established policies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• MUR accreditation
• Hepatitis B immunisation (or be prepared to be immunised after starting)
• Assist with scheduling of staff to effectively cover the hours of operations of the pharmacy
• Manage the development and implementation of pharmacy programs, processes and services to support and conform to the organization's overall strategy and financial goals
• Administer the day-to-day management of the pharmacy benefit manager, specialty pharmacies, and any other vendors related to Pharmacy Management
• Partner with all lines of business to ensure pharmacy programs meet contractual obligations and regulatory requirements and ensure vendors are compliant with the standards of NCQA, CMS, URAC, EQRO and other accreditation entities
• Collaborate with management to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions for those opportunities while hiring, training, coaching and evaluating performance of staff