University Health Network

Transitions of Care Ambulatory Pharmacist Supervisor

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree (or foreign equivalent)
  • Minimum 1 year pharmacist experience in hospital-based ambulatory or transitions-of-care settings
  • Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated history of managing transitions-of-care services
  • Experience in developing staff training and policy documentation
  • Familiarity with managing insurance prior authorization and financial assistance workflows
  • Eligible for VT pharmacist license

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the Meds to Beds program
  • Develop and implement operational policies to address medication access barriers
  • Liaise with care team members to facilitate smooth patient transitions
  • Implement Meds to Beds across various medical center units
  • Manage clinical triage and resolve prescription concerns
  • Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with Outpatient Pharmacy Manager on wraparound services

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment within a leading medical institution
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care transitions
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and multidisciplinary team setting
  • Flexibility with scheduling, including some remote work capabilities
Full Job Description
Offered Salary: $157,040/year The University of Vermont Medical Center seeks a Transitions of Care (TOC) Ambulatory Pharmacist Supervisor to work in the Burlington, VT area, and be responsible for overseeing the daily operational workflow of the Meds to Beds program, the transitions of care staff and all associated services. Job duties include: (i) developing and implementing operational policies designed to identify and address medication access barriers and liaison with available programs, resources, and members of the care team to help facilitate a smooth transition out of the hospital, promoting discharge therapy adherence and helping prevent non-adherence related readmissions; (ii) implementing the Meds to Beds program in in units throughout the medical center and working directly with unit management to ensure program success and operational efficiency; (iii) overseeing clinical triage and resolution of ambulatory prescription concerns for both the retail and Meds to Beds operations as well as continuous quality improvement program implementation; and (iv) working with the Manager, Outpatient Pharmacy to develop and implement wraparound services. Must have Doctor of Pharmacy degree (or foreign equivalent degree) and minimum one (1) year of pharmacist experience in a hospital-based ambulatory/Outpatient or transitions-of-care setting. Must have experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, case management, hospitalists, and care transitions teams. Must have demonstrated experience coordinating transitions-of-care services, including medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and high-risk medication review. Must have experience with developing staff training, competencies, or policy/procedure documents. Must have experience managing insurance prior authorization / financial assistance workflows for discharge medications. Must be able and willing to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and be on call on an as-needed basis Must have (or be eligible for) a VT pharmacist license. Send CV and cover letter with references and salary requirements to Matthew Flint at [redacted] with "TOC Ambulatory Pharmacist Supervisor" written in the subject line.

About University Health Network

University Health Network (UHN) is a healthcare organization that provides patient care, research, and education services. The organization operates several hospitals and clinics in Toronto, Ontario, including Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. UHN offers a range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, transplantation, and rehabilitation. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and is one of Canada's largest research hospitals. UHN employs over 16,000 people and serves patients from across Canada and around the world.
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