The Assistant Department Manager, Pharmacy is a developmental position used to educate and prepare the individual for the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Manager position. This person is responsible for:
Ensuring the pharmacy meets all the standards set by the provincial pharmacy regulatory body and all legislative requirements
Fostering professionalism, good business practices and a strong work ethic
Operating the pharmacy efficiently with a focus on staff productivity, staff training, team building and payroll usage
Resource planning which addresses manpower needs, staff performance standards, training and development plans
Ensuring all company directives, policies & procedures, programs and initiatives are well communicated and executed
Ensuring good inventory control and measures are in place