Pharmacy Drug Use Policy Manager

Cedars Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

121d • $72 - $131

About The Position

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and nine years in a row on the 'Best Hospitals' Honor Roll. As Drug Use Policy (DUP) Manager at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, you will lead a dynamic team in driving evidence-based policies, protocols, and initiatives through collaboration with medical, nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare team members. The DUP Manager plays a key role in developing strategic initiatives, including evaluating new formulary requests and shaping policies and processes for improving efficiency. The Manager will lead a team of 6 Drug Use Policy Specialists and 3 Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists. Other responsibilities include developing content for Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee meetings, collaborating with other healthcare professionals on complex therapeutic issues and leading targeted drug programs that optimize medication use, enhance therapeutic outcomes, and reduce unnecessary expenditures.

Requirements

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Completion of PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred.
• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• Board certification preferred.
• BLS certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Background in drug use policy, drug information services, formulary development, or leadership of clinical programs.
• Excellent clinical database and critical thinking skills.
• Leadership skills to manage and coach drug use policy staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare disciplines.
• Support of medical center initiatives including clinical and operational efficiency.
• Capability to teach and serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards relative to Health-System Pharmacy.
• Ability to prioritize projects to meet goals.
• Ability to evaluate implications for the use of automated information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team in driving evidence-based policies, protocols, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare team members.
• Develop strategic initiatives, including evaluating new formulary requests.
• Shape policies and processes for improving efficiency.
• Lead a team of 6 Drug Use Policy Specialists and 3 Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists.
• Develop content for Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee meetings.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals on complex therapeutic issues.
• Lead targeted drug programs that optimize medication use, enhance therapeutic outcomes, and reduce unnecessary expenditures.

Benefits

• Base Pay: $72.91 - $131.24
• Overtime Status: EXEMPT
• Primary Shift: Day
• Shift Duration: 8 hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
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• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree