Full Job Description
Provides innovative leadership to maximize the Pharmacy department's contribution to overall clinical performance. Oversees all aspects of pharmacy services including, budget preparation and maintenance for clinical services and educational requirements, departmental and customer satisfaction, and ongoing definition of the metrics to implement and track the clinical and financial impact of the pharmacy. Oversees the medication use process assuring the safe preparation, dispensing, distribution, and security of medication. Provides overall guidance, development, management, and supervision of the clinical staff pharmacists and technical staff. Assures the safe, appropriate, and effective use of technology in pharmacy operations. Manages and maintains accountability for the operations of the pharmacy department. Oversees the pharmaceutical care and delivery of service provided, ensuring that they meet or exceed clinical quality and safety standards. Manages the liaison relationships with Schools of Pharmacy. Responsible for signing and maintaining pharmacy-related policies and protocols. Education Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Required Master’s Degree MBA, MHA, MS (Hospital Pharmacy Administration) Preferred Doctorate Degree PharmD Preferred Other Residency in pharmacy practice Preferred Experience 3 years experience as a Hospital Clinical Staff Pharmacist or Specialist Required General Experience and understanding of process improvement techniques Required General Experience in an Academic Medical Center Preferred 1 year experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Supervisor/Manager Preferred General Experience in relevant clinical practice setting Preferred Licenses PA Pharmacist License Required
Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital, an alliance of Temple Health, Redeemer Health and PCOM, is a 148-bed, community-based, university-affiliated, teaching hospital committed to excellent patient-centered care. Chestnut Hill Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient, diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County. With more than 300 board-certified physicians, Chestnut Hill Hospital's specialties include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology, cancer care, family practice and internal medicine. Chestnut Hill Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with university-hospitals in Philadelphia for heart and stroke care and residency programs.
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