Manager, Pharmacy, SW

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

Memorial Hermann's Southwest Campus is seeking a Pharmacy Manager. The role develops, implements, and monitors clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient care, with an additional focus on decreasing costs. It provides clinical services to patients and professional staff and interacts with medical staff on drug utilization and cost containment. The manager may also assist in supervising department employees in consultation with the department Director and/or Pharmacy Manager. The position is scheduled for day shift, but requires the ability to meet with evening and overnight teams. Participation in the on-call schedule is required every other month. Acute care hospital pharmacy leadership experience is highly desired, and experience leading medium to large teams is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience, a clinically oriented Master of Science degree, or a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree.
Licensure in the State of Texas.
Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program, if appropriate.
Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and lead or facilitate work groups.
Strong customer service skills.
Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices.
Familiarity with the health care reimbursement environment.
Ability to work day shift and meet with evening and overnight teams.
Participation in the on-call schedule every other month is required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship, or demonstration of equivalent experience.
Leadership experience within an acute care hospital pharmacy.
Experience leading medium to large teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a communication system that assures effective flow of information to and from staff.
Serve as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting pharmacy students, staff, residents, and peers.
Seek and recommend potential cost-containment opportunities.
Seek ways to improve clinical pharmacy services and work with others to identify areas for improvement.
Plan and manage resources effectively to support continuity of care between patient care areas, Pharmacy, and other settings.
Participate in orientation and continuing education programs and serve as a resource to pharmacy staff, physicians, and nurses.
Assist with clinical research evaluating clinical and economic outcomes of drugs and drug regimens.
Develop, coordinate, and evaluate target drug programs, restricted drug programs, medication-use performance assessment and improvement indicators, drug usage evaluation programs, and cost-containment programs.
Develop and implement utilization reviews targeting expensive, potentially harmful, or improperly used drugs.
Provide direction and guidance for developing and reviewing clinical pharmacy educational services and assist with educational programs for physicians and nursing staff.
Oversee the clinical students and residency program.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, supporting department goals, and serving as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide clinical services to patients and professional staff and interact with medical staff regarding drug utilization and cost containment.
May assist in supervising department employees in consultation with the department Director and/or Pharmacy Manager.
Participate in the on-call schedule every other month and meet with evening and overnight teams as needed.