Ambulatory Pharmacy Manager, Medication Care Coordination

Corewell Health$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited institution
  • Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field preferred
  • 5 years of relevant pharmacy experience required
  • 3 years of hospital pharmacy practice or PGY2 residency experience required
  • MI State Clinical Pharmacist License required within 90 days
  • MI State Pharmacist Controlled Substance License required within 90 days

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of professionals involved in all aspects of pharmacy services
  • Develop and enhance pharmacy information systems alongside IT personnel
  • Update and oversee pharmacy policies and procedures as assigned
  • Support, train, and evaluate pharmacy staff to boost performance
  • Consult on drug therapy and medication utilization for patient care
  • Provide clinical expertise supporting patient assessment and care processes
  • Engage in continuous education to uphold professional competence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for financial, health, and work/life balance needs
  • On-demand pay program via Payactiv
  • Discount directory for savings on restaurants, phone plans, and more
  • Optional identity theft protection and insurance offerings
  • Traditional and Roth retirement plans with contributions and matching options
Full Job Description

Job Summary

Manages the direction, coordination, and analysis of pharmacy services. Utilizes data and information from multiple sources to identify opportunities within the medication use system in order to ensure continuous process improvement. Leads a diverse and effective pharmacy team with the purpose of improving quality and safety outcomes and managing financial performance. Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement programs and systems. Has an in-depth knowledge of pharmacy operations and pharmacy practice and demonstrates a personal commitment to professional growth.

Essential Functions

  • Manages the activities of professional, technical and support staff who are engaged in ordering, compounding, dispensing, preparing, storing, using and distributing (and the control of) drugs and other pharmaceutical products.
  • In collaboration with IS personnel, develops, implements, improves and maintains pharmacy information systems and technology.
  • Oversees, prepares and updates policies and procedures affecting the Pharmacy as assigned.
  • Provides direction and support to staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Establishes work standards. Selects, trains, develops, and evaluates team members and initiates personnel actions in accordance with departmental policies and organization philosophy.
  • Provides consultation and expertise in support of patient care treatment and services. Consults on drug therapy, drug regimen reviews, and drug utilization reviews. Consults on research projects and other matters related to pharmacology.
  • Provides clinical consultation and expertise in support of patient assessment and care processes. Consults on drug therapy, drug regimen reviews, and drug utilization reviews. Consults on research projects and other matters related to pharmacology.
  • Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department and Corewell Health specific requirements on a timely basis.
  • Anticipates customer needs and manages the provision of services to all customers, including patients, physicians, hospital departments and staff. Ensures that staff responds to requests for services, information, records, and data on a timely basis. Researches and resolves problems.

Qualifications

  • Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Preferred Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience Required
  • 3 years of relevant experience skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through related hospital pharmacy practice or post-graduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency experience Required
  • LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required And
  • LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required

    Physical Demands

    • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Sitting: Frequently
    • Standing: Occasionally
    • Walking: Occasionally
    • Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
    • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
    • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
    • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
    • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
    • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
    • Handling: Occasionally
    • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
    • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
    • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently


    How Corewell Health cares for you
    • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more .
    • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
    • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
    • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
    • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
    • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

    Primary Location

    SITE - 1810 Wealthy St SE - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Pharmacy Corp Medication Care Coordination - Corporate

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Days Worked

    Monday to Friday

    Weekend Frequency

    N/A

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