Geisinger Health System

Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator IV/OR

Geisinger Health System$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required; Doctoral Degree preferred.
  • Licensed Pharmacist in Pennsylvania to be obtained within 90 days.
  • Proven experience in clinical pharmacy management.
  • Strong teamwork skills with a focus on collaboration and cooperation.
  • Ability to develop and implement clinical guidelines and protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical and operational oversight of pharmacy areas.
  • Fulfills pharmacist duties as necessitated by practice area.
  • Develop and implement educational resources for Enterprise Pharmacy.
  • Collaborate actively with multidisciplinary teams and manage forums.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and corporate standards.
  • Support administrative leadership for the Enterprise Pharmacy team.
  • Monitor medication utilization trends to optimize patient outcomes.

Benefits

  • Health benefits from day one, including vision and dental coverage.
  • Supportive work culture emphasizing collaboration and collegiality.
  • Incentives for sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates up to $30,000.
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace enhancing team strength.
  • Encouragement of continuous professional development and improvement.
Full Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
Yes

Job Summary:
This is an excellent opportunity to join our pharmacy team and practice at the top of license in a collaborative environment! The position qualifies for a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 for qualified candidates!

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive drug therapy management programs which optimize patient outcomes and improve overall care across the continuum. Oversee and support the day-to-day operations of the assigned pharmacy areas or clinical specialties, including management of pharmacy staff and workflow processes. Is expected to provide pharmacist services as required.

Job Duties:
  • Provides clinical and operational oversight and accountability of the assigned pharmacy areas.
  • Fulfills pharmacist duties and responsibilities as required in their practice area.
  • Develops, prepares and implements guidelines, protocols, education materials and other resources for Enterprise Pharmacy.
  • Functions as a collaborative, engaged team member in all interactions within Enterprise Pharmacy as well as with other departments in management forums and multidisciplinary committees.
  • Ensures efficient operations and appropriate medication therapy management across the continuum of care and in collaboration with our care team partners.
  • Provides administrative leadership support to the Enterprise Pharmacy Leadership team in the specified areas.
  • Emphasizes, supports and develops the pharmacist provider as an integral part of the health care team.
  • Assures compliance of the assigned pharmacy areas with accreditation bodies and maintains compliance with regulatory and corporate compliance standards.
  • Works in conjunction with the leadership team in the development, revision, and auditing of the department's policies, clinical and operational procedures and collaborative practice agreements.
  • Accountable for maintaining standards, clinical activities, operational activities and performance outcomes that meet clinical, operational and market needs in the areas of clinical and operational efficiency, quality and patient satisfaction.
  • Provides oversight for appropriate medication utilization; Identifies factors driving medication utilization and cost trends.
  • Identifies changes in utilization and costs occurring within the assigned pharmacy areas.
  • Implements standards, measures performance, and acts to promote a culture of caring, not only with patients and their families but with coworkers and all other members of the health care team; Assists Enterprise Pharmacy leadership with responsibilities for the financial performance of all assigned areas; Responsible for establishing, monitoring, communicating, achieving and continuously improving system performance parameters related to pharmacy practice.


Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree-Pharmacy (Required), Doctoral Degree- (Preferred)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) within 90 days - State of Pennsylvania, Licensed Pharmacist - Default Issuing Body

Skills:
Teamwork

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
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1915

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