Clinical Pharmacy Manager

CompleteRx • Columbia, TN

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About The Position

Accelerate Your Career as a Clinical Pharmacy Manager at Maury Regional Medical Center . At CompleteRx , were committed to creating an environment that fosters growth, development, and continuous learning. Whether you're a seasoned clinical pharmacist looking to enhance your leadership skills or someone eager to develop into a leadership role, we believe that with the right training and resources, you can unlock your full potential and become the leader you aspire to be. What Were Looking For: A strong desire to learn : Youre passionate about professional growth, committed to learning, and excited by new challenges. Leadership potential : You may have leadership experience or the desire to take on more responsibility were looking for someone who can lead by example, mentor others, and influence positive outcomes. Ability to manage and inspire a team : Youll be responsible for overseeing a team, driving teamwork, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. How You'll Contribute: Lead with data and innovation : Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance medication management, improve patient safety, and drive clinical outcomes. Mentor and develop your team With CompleteRx at your side, youll be equipped with the skills to thrive and reach your greatest potential. Job Summary The Clinical Pharmacy Manager ensures our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians receive ongoing training, competency assessment, and performance improvement activities to improve the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients at the facility. This role is the primary interface between the Department of Pharmacy and hospital committees (medical staff, nursing, etc.) coordinating medication use policies and procedures. Why Join CompleteRx? You will have the opportunity to lead a team of eight employees while having the support and expertise from CompleteRxs clinical team as a resource.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or PharmD degree required.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Tennessee.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant pharmacy practice experience if you have not completed an ASHP-accredited residency, or
• Completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency and a minimum of 3 years of relevant pharmacy practice experience, or
• Completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residencies and a minimum of one year of relevant pharmacy practice experience.
• Some pharmacy leadership, precepting, or management experience is required; a minimum of 2 years is preferred.
• Ability to travel to attend conferences, team meetings, etc. Travel is up to 5%.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification is preferred in any BPS specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols under the general direction of the Director of Pharmacy
• Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a formulary approved by the medical staff.
• Coordinates programs designed to minimize medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and medication misuse through improved reporting, analysis, and follow-up through hospital committees and departments involved in the medication use process.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and promotes education, training, competency assessment, and performance improvement of pharmacists, technicians, and healthcare professionals in the medication use process.
• Serves as principal advisor and/or member of hospital committees involved in medication use (Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Infection Control, Laboratory/Pathology, etc.).
• Coordinates policies and procedures concerning pharmaceutical manufacturer representatives in the hospital.
• Supervises pharmacy personnel as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Provides for the educational needs of the pharmacy staff.
• Reviews monthly financial statistics and plans expenditures within budget guidelines.
• Monitors and justifies all expenses exceeding budgeted targets.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures that apply to pharmacy services.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the pharmacy that supports the mission and goals of the organization.
• Develops and implements pharmacy services in collaboration with associated department services.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a program that improves the quality of pharmacy services and supports the quality improvement plan of the organization.
• Participates in all committees/functions required by the organization including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Maintains professional knowledge and skills related to clinical pharmacy through participation in selected pharmacy organization(s).
• Adheres to infection control protocols.
• Document interventions, adverse drug reactions, and medication errors according to established policy and procedures.
• Develops medication usage evaluations biannually or more frequently as deemed necessary by leadership.
• Collects and analyzes data and generates recommendations based on study results.
• Presents recommendations to appropriate providers and committees (e.g. P&T Committee).
• Works with other departments (e.g. nursing, lab, information technology) to implement approved changes to order sets, protocols, and policies in a timely fashion.
• Able to use primary literature together with experience and judgment to assist other healthcare providers with medication-related issues.
• Clinical or operational duties as instructed by leadership which may include but are not limited to:
• Participation in interdisciplinary clinical patient care rounds on medical units (e.g. intensive care unit, antimicrobial stewardship/infectious disease, anticoagulation management, discharge rounds, chemotherapy, pain management, nutrition).
• Responsible for the appropriateness of a medication order, including disease and age-related factors.
• Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians assisting with medication distribution functions.
• Maintain accurate patient medication profiles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Vacation and sick time
• Continuing education: Eligible employees have access to a full complement of continuing-education courses as well as a wide variety of career development opportunities.
• 401(k) plans: CompleteRx offers a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• License Reimbursement
• Short and Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees