Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

About The Position

The manager position varies in scope and complexity depending on the assigned area. The manager supervises staff and oversees the medication use process and clinical pharmacy services in that area. The role is responsible for quality pharmaceutical care, including safe, effective, and cost-conscious drug therapy for patients, and for maintaining routine communication with healthcare professionals and patients about medication therapy management. The position performs pharmacist duties for its practice area while supporting clinical quality, efficient operations, staff performance, program development, and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
At least 6 years of related work experience.
Licensed Pharmacist in Pennsylvania.
Teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Perform all pharmacist duties and responsibilities for the assigned practice area.
Maintain best-practice clinical care, optimize patient satisfaction, and support an efficient medication use process and workflow.
Evaluate current pharmacy practice and make recommendations.
Oversee and plan development of new programs based on need and opportunity.
Address and resolve employee and patient issues as a first-line manager, seeking advice from Human Resources or departmental leadership when necessary.
Perform performance management activities for assigned staff.
Ensure adequate staffing levels, skill mix, and assignments to support patient care.
Manage staff recruitment and hiring processes in the assigned area.
Maintain clinical and operational standards, activities, and performance metrics that meet clinical, operational, and market needs.
Identify and analyze changes in medication utilization and costs, including factors driving trends.
Work with pharmacists, physicians, and administrative partners to develop processes or programs addressing medication utilization issues.
Contribute to evidence-based cost-containment and cost-saving protocols and therapies.
Provide input into staffing and financial budgets for assigned areas.
Communicate and implement activities and tools that educate staff and focus them on key performance indicators.
Ensure operational contingency plans are developed and implemented with the department leadership team as conditions warrant.
Ensure assigned areas and services comply with accreditation, regulatory, and corporate standards.
Develop, revise, audit, and maintain department policies and procedures.