Pharmacy Education Coordinator

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Through the leadership of the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services and the Manager of Clinical Quality and Education, this Baystate Health leadership position is primarily responsible for the planning, development and implementation of pharmacy training, pharmacy education and pharmacy competency programs for the Department of Acute Care Pharmacy Services. The scope includes all levels of learners, including pharmacy students (IPPE/APPE), pharmacy residents, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns and pharmacists. Education and competency assessments topics include medication management initiatives, departmental and organizational policies, skill validation, regulatory compliance awareness as well as other educational needs identified by the leadership team. The Pharmacy Education Coordinator will ensure appropriate education and communication tools are utilized and sustainable plans and methods are in place as part of the educational plan or program. The Pharmacy Education Coordinator will have oversight for all student and graduate education programs at Baystate Medical Center. The Pharmacy Education Coordinator will directly oversee all aspects of the PGY-1 Pharmacy Program, in collaboration with the Assistant RPD and coordinate the student education with the BMC preceptors. This includes preceptor training and development, as well as program accreditation processes. The coordinator will lead the Academic Advisory Committee and serve on other Committees as necessary to coordinate education, training and communication. The coordinator is expected to work with the leadership team to develop goals that are aligned with departmental, service line and organizational strategy. Collaborates with the residency program directors to ensure preceptor development plans are in place and other quality improvement efforts are ongoing. The manager has oversight of the accreditation process including visits and final reports. The incumbent also has oversight of the planning, development and implementation of the student experiential education program and leadership for the onsite college of pharmacy professors. Serves as a liaison between Academic Affairs and the Pharmacy Department on scholarly activity. Encourages scholarly activity within the department and provides guidance to staff with respect to research design and media for presentation (i.e. poster, manuscript). Performs other pharmacist, leadership and administrative duties as assigned; this includes on-call, inpatient pharmacy staffing (when necessary), special projects and regulatory oversight (DPH, Board of Pharmacy, TJC). Conducts staff meetings, attends appropriate hospital committees and is able to react to (and embrace) change. Adheres to system and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• 3 years leadership
• 5 years preceptor/educator experience
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Required)
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - Board of Pharmacy Specialist
• Licensed Pharmacist - Other

Nice To Haves

• None Listed

Responsibilities

• Graduate and Undergraduate Pharmacy Education Oversight: Leadership and oversight for pharmacy residency programs at Baystate Medical Center. Assures residency programs are compliant with current versions of ASHP Regulations on Accreditation. Collaborates with program Directors, Preceptors and Pharmacy Leadership Team to review the design of the programs and ensure there is a plan in place for continuous quality improvement for the residency programs. Ensures preceptor development plans are in place and in compliance with residency program standards. Manages affiliation agreements with all colleges of pharmacy in collaboration with Academic Affairs, Human Resources and other applicable departments. Coordinate scheduling, orientation and related activities for all experiential education activities for Baystate Medical Center.
• Pharmacy Staff Education and Competency/Skill Validation Assessment: Leads the planning, development and implementation of pharmacy educational and development programs for the benefit of the department and patient care. Ensures there are staff development, competency assessment and training programs implemented to meet the ongoing needs of the inpatient pharmacy department.
• Acute Care Pharmacy Support: Supports clinical pharmacy team staffing in the acute care pharmacy.
• Promote Scholarly Activity: Serves as a liaison between Academic Affairs and the Pharmacy Department on scholarly activity. Encourages scholarly activity within the department and provides guidance to staff with respect to research design and media for presentation (i.e. poster, manuscript).

Benefits

• The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect to start somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees