System Clinical Pharmacy Manager - Administration

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Overview:

The System Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for overseeing the clinical pharmacy services across the health system. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients, optimizing medication therapy outcomes, and promoting the safe and effective use of medications. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Leadership and Management: 

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for clinical pharmacy services and teams. 

• Supervise and mentor clinical pharmacy staff across multiple hospital sites. 

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance clinical pharmacy practice. 

• Clinical Services: 

• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical pharmacy programs. 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. 

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy management. 

• Education and Training: 

• Develop and coordinate educational programs for pharmacy staff, healthcare providers, and patients. 

• Promote continuous professional development and training for clinical pharmacists. 

• Quality Improvement: 

• Lead quality improvement initiatives related to medication use and safety. 

• Monitor and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 

• Conduct and support clinical research and evidence-based practice initiatives. 

• Collaboration and Communication: 

• Foster collaborative relationships with other healthcare professionals and departments. 

• Serve as a liaison between the pharmacy department and other clinical services. 

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 

Travel Requirements: This position requires occasional travel. Overall, travel will not exceed 20% of the total job time, including attendance at meetings, site visits and other work-related events. 

Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience in clinical pharmacy practice, drug cost and formulary management, project management required.  Minimum of 5 years of clinical pharmacy experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role strongly preferred.    

• Required Education: Requires an advanced pharmacy degree with clinical practice emphasis. Management training, in addition to clinical training, is also a benefit. 

• Certifications: PGY-1 strongly preferred, PGY-2 preferred, Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty (e.g., BCPS, BCACP) strongly preferred.

• Other:  Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice, medication therapy management, and regulatory requirements.  Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.