Associate Director of Pharmacy/Compliance and Clinical Outcomes

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants•Burr Ridge, IL

21h•$225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Heartland Home Infusion Services (HHI; affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking an Associate Director of Pharmacy/Compliance and Clinical Outcomes who will be responsible for clinical research, compliance, reporting and new pharmacy development. PRINCIPAL DUTIES Develops and directs sterile product production, distribution, procurement and quality assurance activities cost effectively, and in accordance with professional practice standards and pharmacy regulations. Develops and directs clinical pharmacy monitoring services provided to patients and clients. Prepares pharmacy management reporting records including budgets. Provides technical and clinical information to sales staff, hospital personnel, medical groups, and other health professionals. Directs development, implementation and compliance to standard policies and procedures. Participates in the assessment of initial competency and ongoing competency of clinical staff pharmacists. New pharmacy implementation coordination. Responsible for pharmacy licensure within states. Serves as Pharmacist In Charge as necessary. Hospital Avoidance Program data collection and reporting. Assesses contracts and negotiates pricing. Accountable for JCAHO at all locations. Maintain JCAHO licensure for existing pharmacies. Generates Infusion Review Committee Reports on a monthly basis. Assesses the requirements of clinical education and knowledge within the pharmacy and performs educational sessions or materials when needed. Performs clinical research. Assists with assigned special projects.

Requirements

Requires two (2) to five (5) years pharmacy practice experience with progressively increased responsibility in home infusion therapies and/or hospital IV admixture program.
Some clinical background or training is required with a demonstrated ability to manage people.
A minimum of BS degree in Pharmacy and licensure as Registered Pharmacist in the State of Illinois are also required.

Responsibilities

Develops and directs sterile product production, distribution, procurement and quality assurance activities cost effectively, and in accordance with professional practice standards and pharmacy regulations.
Develops and directs clinical pharmacy monitoring services provided to patients and clients.
Prepares pharmacy management reporting records including budgets.
Provides technical and clinical information to sales staff, hospital personnel, medical groups, and other health professionals.
Directs development, implementation and compliance to standard policies and procedures.
Participates in the assessment of initial competency and ongoing competency of clinical staff pharmacists.
New pharmacy implementation coordination.
Responsible for pharmacy licensure within states.
Serves as Pharmacist In Charge as necessary.
Hospital Avoidance Program data collection and reporting.
Assesses contracts and negotiates pricing.
Accountable for JCAHO at all locations.
Maintain JCAHO licensure for existing pharmacies.
Generates Infusion Review Committee Reports on a monthly basis.
Assesses the requirements of clinical education and knowledge within the pharmacy and performs educational sessions or materials when needed.
Performs clinical research.
Assists with assigned special projects.