Pharmacy Clinical Manager

UHS • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

3d

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the development, supervision, and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services, subject to review and approval by the Director of Pharmacy. Such services are to be in accordance with evidence-based medication use processes and current practice standards. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will collaborate with other clinical hospital departments to support a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and ensure that all activities of the department are consistent with overall hospital objectives. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for coordination of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and will organize the elements of implementation of all P&T-approved initiatives. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will oversee Antimicrobial Stewardship, Opioid Stewardship, and Medication Safety initiatives of the department and facility. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will oversee the educational programs of pharmacists, residents, and students, and will assist with interdisciplinary education within the facility. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will collaborate with UHS Corporate Clinical Pharmacy Services. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will work with the Director of Pharmacy on planning, implementation, and evaluation of departmental performance improvement activities and medication safety actions. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager may be called upon to perform departmental staffing duties as needed.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) required.
• At least five years clinical hospital experience required, including care of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• IV Room Compounding experience required.
• Chemotherapy patient evaluation, monitoring, and preparation experience required.
• Proficiency with automated dispensing cabinet functionality and reporting systems.
• Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of Pharmacy.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients, coworkers, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain department workflow and provide oversight and direction to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Ability to escalate safety concerns, propose action plans, and follow Chain-of-Command.
• Current Pharmacist License in the State of Florida is required.

Nice To Haves

• PGY-1 Hospital Pharmacy Residency training preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Regulatory compliance experience, including USP 797/800, preferred.
• Florida Consultant Pharmacist license preferred.
• Board Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development, supervision, and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services
• Collaboration with other clinical hospital departments to support a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Coordination of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee
• Organize the elements of implementation of all P&T-approved initiatives
• Oversee Antimicrobial Stewardship, Opioid Stewardship, and Medication Safety initiatives
• Oversee the educational programs of pharmacists, residents, and students
• Assist with interdisciplinary education within the facility
• Collaboration with UHS Corporate Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Work with the Director of Pharmacy on planning, implementation, and evaluation of departmental performance improvement activities and medication safety actions
• Perform departmental staffing duties as needed

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees