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Job Summary and Qualifications

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

Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children expects our iCARE behavioral standards to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, providers, patients & family members, and with others in the community.
• Integrity - We are honest and do what we say
• Compassion - We are sympathetic to the needs of others
• Accountability - We take ownership for how our actions and behaviors impact outcomes
• Respect - We value others and embrace differences
• Excellence - We take personal pride in exceeding expectations

DUTIES (included but not limited to):
• Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
• Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection.
• Support participation in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds. (may need to attend)
• Identify, design and analyze drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and determines action plan based on results.
• Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
• 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.
• Develop, manage and mentor antimicrobial management program (AMP).
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Responsible for mentoring and education as well as ongoing analysis of interventions to insure accurate and appropriate documentation and provides summary reports
• 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.
• Responsible for design, analysis and reporting of adverse drug reactions, medication errors and pharmacy quality initiatives. Mentors others in their roles for these programs
• 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
• Develop and document staff competency on an ongoing basis and develops improvement plans when deficiencies in competencies are identified
• Primary preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents as it relates to clinical pharmacy services. Responsible for designing and managing program and mentoring student/resident as well as other preceptors
• 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
• 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.
• Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned
• Train and participate with Code Teams as assigned. Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate.
• 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.
• 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
• Prioritize work and leads others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. Identify areas for improved efficiency
• Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively.
• Work with the director to establish pharmacy goals and objectives and responsible for implementation and monitoring
• Participate with various nursing and medical staff committees as necessary
• Responsible in conjunction with pharmacy director and operations manager for staff performance evaluations.
• Act as manager in charge as assigned.
• Responsible for development and review of physician order sets and other evidenced based medication use guidelines.
• Responsible for routine publication of the pharmacy newsletter and/or other forms of written and electronic communication.
• Responsible for drug class reviews and drug monographs.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring the drug formulary.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of pharmacy operations initiatives

(operational/clinical).
• Responsible for the development and review of pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Provides oversight of staff scheduling.
• Participate in the design and update of pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs.
• Participate in the maintenance of pharmacy dictionaries including adding new drugs to the drug dictionary and Gold Standard formulary Charge Master maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Practice and adhere to the " Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"

II.Position Requirements:

A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure by the Colorado Board of Pharmacy as a registered Pharmacist. BLS and ACLS required within first 2 months of employment.

B. Education: B.S. or Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

C. Experience: (At least one of the following):

o Minimum of 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience

o Completion of hospital PGY2/ pharmacy general practice residency or fellowship.

o Specialty BCPS certification.

o Other certification (e.g. FCCP, FASHP).

D. Special Qualifications:

o Organization - proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources.

o Communication - communicates clearly and concisely.

o Judgment - makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience. Considers all impacted areas in decision process. Seeks advice where applicable. Judgment sensible and reliable.

o Customer orientation - establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting exceeding expectations.

o Interpersonal skills - able to work effectively with other employees, patients and external parties.

o Computer skills - demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, Meditech, and purchasing vendor applications and others as required.

o Policies and procedures - articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems.

o Basic skills - able to perform mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, punctuate properly, spell correctly and transcribe accurately.