Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:While supporting the goals and objectives of the hospital and upholding the ethics of the profession of pharmacy, the Manager Clinical Pharmacy facilitates the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, cost-effective drug therapies. This position serves as a professional practice leader, educator, and mentor and has an advanced practice role functioning as a clinical specialist both within the pharmacy and within interdisciplinary teams. The position will report to the Director of Pharmacy. This position will play a key role in managing operations, logistics, finance, safety, and risk management for the pharmacy department.
Job Requirements*Offering a sign-on Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance for qualified applicantsMinimum Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required
- Minimum of 3 years of recent pharmacy (or similar) work experience
- Active State Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works: PHARM:CA
- Demonstrated change management, standardization and leadership development skills required
- Demonstrated ability to create enthusiasm for new programs and different approaches to existing programs required
- Demonstrated quality improvement competencies required
- Demonstrated understanding of utilization and productivity in a variety of clinical settings required
- Maintains a positive leadership role within the department
- Coordinates and manages clinical functions of all pharmacy personnel
- Assists in performance evaluation and competency assessment of pharmacists, residents, and students
- Develops, implements, and evaluates quality improvement and clinical pathways/programs related to medication use to ensure optimal patient care
- Assists in the preparation and presentation of data for various committees such as Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infection Control, and Medication Safety
- Coordinates Drug Utilization Evaluations and quality measurement, assessment, and improvement activities as required
- Evaluates clinical programs/services provided and implements improvements using formal systematic methods of problem solving and streamlining to maximize value
- Assists in preparation and presentation of drug formulary and policy reviews for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Contributes to formulary management and works with health care providers to ensure formulary compliance
- Participates in Strategic and Operational Planning activities and the development of the Pharmacy Department's annual budget
- Educates, mentors, and evaluates pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and/or pharmacy students to develop and improve skills necessary for providing pharmaceutical care
Preferred Qualifications:- Minimum of 1 year in a leadership position or pharmacy residency completed or supplemental Masters Degree (MBA, MS, MHA, etc)
