Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Pediatrics - 1884905

Job

Summary

As a Pharmacy Clinical Manager, you will be 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 or designee is unavailable.

Qualifications

Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and doseProvide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as neededSustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formula procurement, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection.Identify, design and analyze drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and determines action plan based on resultsProvide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patientsDevelop, 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 guidelinesResponsible for design, analysis and reporting of adverse drug reactions, medication errors and pharmacy quality initiatives. Mentors others in their roles for these programsParticipate with various nursing and medical staff committees as necessary

Qualifications

B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required. Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy is preferred.Minimum of 1 year as a Pharmacy Clinical/Operations Specialist required.At least 5 years of hospital pharmacy

experience required; preferably within area of focus. Hospital pharmacy management

experience preferred.Completion of hospital PGY2/ pharmacy specialty residency or fellowship preferred.Specialty BCPS certification, ACLS or other certification (e.g. FCCP, FASHP) preferred.Hospital Pharmacy Management

experience is preferredActive Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of PharmacyActive Pharmacy Consultant license required, or equivalent as per State

requirements for a Pharmacy Director/Pharmacist in Charge, if facility pharmacy does not have a Pharmacy Operations Manager position available.

Experience working in Microsoft Office, Meditech, Business Objects and purchasing vendor applications required.

Must Have Acute Care Pharmacy

experience