Clinical Pharmacy Manager - Ambulatory Care

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is located in beautiful northwest Arizona. Experience the magic of Kingman's stunning Arizona sunsets and thrive in an outdoor enthusiast's dream destination with picturesque mountain ranges, nearby lakes, vibrant parks, and plenty of outdoor activity. Kingman is an incredible community to live, work, thrive, and play! Position Purpose: Assists Director of Pharmacy in managing clinical activities for patients in ambulatory care and transition of care areas. Supervises and manages pharmacists and technical staff in activities related to the delivery of clinical pharmacy services and assists in management of patient transitions to other levels of care; acts as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department staff. Hours/Shift: Full-Time / FLSA Exempt The Department: Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is the sole community hospital. Our department encompasses over 60 employees to serve our population’s health. These are exciting, busy times in our Pharmacy as we provide a full suite of pharmacy care services from acute care and transitions into emergency services, ambulatory, home, and telehealth care areas. A solid infrastructure to support our pharmacy services is in place, with our current focus to optimize and integrate our services. These service focus areas include: Inpatient, Emergency Department pharmacist direct patient care, Care Transitions – medication reconciliation/meds to beds before hospital discharge, outpatient and specialty pharmacy drug distribution, 340B Program and financial integrity expansion, oncology clinical model expansion including oral chemotherapy and pharmacogenomics, PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program, Stewardship-Antimicrobial and Opioid, and expansion of our pharmacist collaborative practice model Disease Management Clinic. All our endeavors strive to provide the best possible pharmaceutical care to meet the needs of our community and organization. Here’s a link to a few documents for your review regarding our department and services: https://linktr.ee/krmcpharmacy Benefits: We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Relocation Assistance Available Health and Well-Being Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability Generous Retirement Leave Accruals and Cash Out Opportunities 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Identity Theft Protection On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages On-site Wellness Center with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts Career Growth and Development Paid Continuing Education Conferences/Meetings Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program So much more! Key Responsibilities: Clinical & Patient Care Provide direct patient care through medication management, consults, and interdisciplinary rounding Optimize pharmacotherapy by reviewing medication regimens, labs, and clinical data Monitor for drug interactions, contraindications, and therapy effectiveness Support disease management and care transitions in ambulatory settings Document clinical interventions and recommendations in the medical record Leadership & Program Oversight Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services, including ambulatory care and specialty areas (e.g., ID, oncology, pharmacokinetics, TPN) Supervise pharmacy staff, support personnel, and clinical activities Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow to ensure appropriate coverage Support recruitment, training, competency assessment, and staff development Serve as a mentor, preceptor, and leader in professional development initiatives Operations & Quality Improvement Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory standards (CMS, DNV, AZ Board of Pharmacy) Participate in and lead quality improvement and performance initiatives Oversee medication distribution processes and patient safety efforts Manage reporting of adverse drug events and medication-related issues Financial & Data Management Monitor and manage departmental budgets, resources, and productivity Lead pharmacoeconomic initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities Analyze and report clinical, financial, and quality outcomes data Education, Research & Collaboration Lead clinical education, staff training, and competency programs Participate in hospital committees and interdisciplinary initiatives Support residency programs (PGY-1) and student rotations Contribute to research, publications, and professional presentations

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacy Doctorate
Licensed in the State of Arizona
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Completion of ASHP accredited ambulatory care residency or Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Certification Ambulatory Care, or equivalent ambulatory clinical pharmacy care supervision experience will be considered.
Total provision of ambulatory pharmaceutical patient care experience for at least four years is required.
Ability to sit at a computer station approximately 50% of the time; stand and walk around 50% of the time; grasp, lift, reach, stoop, and repetitive movement; carry or lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds; feel, see, hear, smell, speak, and distinguish colors; perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff, handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities and solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests and communicate effectively (orally and in writing).

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care through medication management, consults, and interdisciplinary rounding
Optimize pharmacotherapy by reviewing medication regimens, labs, and clinical data
Monitor for drug interactions, contraindications, and therapy effectiveness
Support disease management and care transitions in ambulatory settings
Document clinical interventions and recommendations in the medical record
Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services, including ambulatory care and specialty areas (e.g., ID, oncology, pharmacokinetics, TPN)
Supervise pharmacy staff, support personnel, and clinical activities
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow to ensure appropriate coverage
Support recruitment, training, competency assessment, and staff development
Serve as a mentor, preceptor, and leader in professional development initiatives
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory standards (CMS, DNV, AZ Board of Pharmacy)
Participate in and lead quality improvement and performance initiatives
Oversee medication distribution processes and patient safety efforts
Manage reporting of adverse drug events and medication-related issues
Monitor and manage departmental budgets, resources, and productivity
Lead pharmacoeconomic initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities
Analyze and report clinical, financial, and quality outcomes data
Lead clinical education, staff training, and competency programs
Participate in hospital committees and interdisciplinary initiatives
Support residency programs (PGY-1) and student rotations
Contribute to research, publications, and professional presentations

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available
Medical, Dental, Vision
Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants
Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous Retirement Leave Accruals and Cash Out Opportunities
403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Identity Theft Protection
On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
On-site Wellness Center with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts
Paid Continuing Education Conferences/Meetings
Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program