Clinical Pharmacy Manager

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pharmacy Clinical Manager is responsible for designing, implementing and managing the pharmacy clinical programs. This includes formulary management, policy and procedure development, pharmacist clinical practice development, and education across the healthcare spectrum. The Clinical Manager shall also assist in managing the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Director or designee is unavailable.

• You will interpret orders and transcribe or verify them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
• You will accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals
• Comply with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
• You will monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
• You will provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• You will develop, guide, and support pharmacists in providing clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• You will sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection.
• You will support participation in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds (may need to attend).
• You will identify, design and analyze drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and determines action plan based on results.
• You will provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
• You will develop, manage and mentor pharmacy clinical programs such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as determined appropriate based on patient population and literature guidelines.
• You will develop, manage and mentor antimicrobial management program (AMP)
• You will document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• You will be responsible for mentoring and education as well as ongoing analysis of interventions to insure accurate and appropriate documentation and provides summary reports.
• You will support and participate in the goals of the organization's quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives
• You will be responsible for design, analysis and reporting of adverse drug reactions, medication errors and pharmacy quality initiatives. Mentor others in their roles for these programs
• You will develop and actively participate in training and mentorship programs for pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians Responsible for assessment of participants in these programs
• You will develop and document staff competency on an ongoing basis and develop improvement plans when deficiencies in competencies are identified
• You will be the primary preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents as it relates to clinical pharmacy services. Responsible for designing and managing programs and mentoring students/residents as well as other preceptors.
• You will maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility Develop and manage specialty pharmacy practice programs as related to clinical pharmacy services.
• You will provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.
• You will train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned.
• You will train and participate with Code Teams as assigned. Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate.
• You will maintain appropriate controlled substance records. Work with the Pharmacy Director to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all controlled substance diversion prevention and monitoring standards.
• You will comply with all regulatory standards. Work with the Pharmacy Director and Operations Manager to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all regulatory standards. Participate in quality and regulatory reviews and audits
• You will prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. Identify areas for improved efficiency
• You will supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively
• You will collaborate with pharmacy leadership to establish pharmacy goals and objectives and responsible for implementation and monitoring.
• You will participate, chair, consult as appropriate with various nursing and medical staff committees as necessary.
• In conjunction with pharmacy director and operations manager, responsible for staff performance evaluations and department peer review process
• You will be responsible for development and review of physician order sets and other evidenced based medication use guidelines.
• You will be responsible for routine publication of the pharmacy newsletter and/or other forms of written and electronic communication.
• You will be responsible for drug class reviews and drug monographs. Responsible for managing and monitoring the drug formulary.
• You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of pharmacy clinical initiatives and collaboration on pharmacy operations with Pharmacy Operations Manager as appropriate.
• You will provide oversight of staff scheduling as appropriate.
• You will participate in the design and update of pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs

What qualifications you will need:

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD;
• Minimum of 1 year as a Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator OR Clinical/Operations Specialist OR one of the following:

• At least 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience required

• Completion of hospital PGY2/pharmacy specialty residency or fellowship

• Specialty certification (eg BCPS, BCOP, BCCCP)
• Preferred: Pharm D.
• Prior hospital pharmacy management,ASHP accredited hospital pharmacy
• Residency.
• Required: Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Pharmacist in good standing with TSBP

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations - St. David's North Austin Medical Center and St. David's Surgical Hospital.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women's health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David's Women's Center of Texas. The hospital also offers minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, which is located on-site. Other services include a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care at St. David's Children's Hospital. The hospital also features the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute rehabilitation services for both inpatients and outpatients.

St. David's Women's Center of Texas, located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially those with serious or complex medical, surgical, or pregnancy-related conditions, including those at high risk for maternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a 95+ bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30+ private rooms, 10+ rooms for very small babies, and 10+ beds for babies needing neurological care. It also has 35+ labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas' first low-intervention birthing suites with tubs. There are 95+ postpartum beds, 20+ antepartum beds, and Cesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers 24/7 neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program. It is part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM, and it also provides a high-risk pregnancy navigation and support program.

St. David's Surgical Hospital is part of St. David's North Austin Medical Center and is the first Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Central Texas for both adults and children. It has its own 24-hour emergency department, a medical-surgical inpatient unit, and a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for patients ages 17 and under. The hospital is staffed with pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists who are specially trained to care for children. It also includes certified child-life specialists who help kids feel more comfortable during their hospital stay. St. David's Children's Hospital offers many pediatric services, such as pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology (including imaging and interventional procedures), and pediatric anesthesia for surgical support. It also has a wide range of pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment, including general surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and cardiology, among others.