Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor, Oncology, First Shift, Inpatient Pharmacy

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Supervisor of Clinical Pharmacy Services for the Inpatient Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The supervisor works with the System Director of Acute Care and Infusion Services and the Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services to oversee day-to-day clinical pharmacy operations and assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical and educational services. The role also works with pharmacy leadership on policies and procedures, formulary maintenance, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. This position focuses on clinical pharmacy services in oncology, including five Malignant Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant and four Ambulatory Solid Tumor Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. It also supports leadership of the PGY2 Hematology-Oncology Pharmacy Residency for two annual residents. The supervisor develops and evaluates clinical pharmacy services, supports formulary and medication-use processes, provides clinical and operational assistance, and helps manage the medication budget through utilization review and education. The role includes patient care, staff supervision and development, education and precepting, research, and collaboration with pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff. The position is based in a normal office environment, with regular and predictable on-site attendance required; travel to various hospitals and work locations may be necessary. Work hours may vary according to business needs.

Requirements

PharmD degree.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency.
Pharmacologic and therapeutic knowledge and analytical ability for comparative reviews and recommendations.
Excellent communication and problem-resolution skills across people and programs.
Mentoring and teaching skills, and knowledge of post-doctoral residency education guidelines.
Direct patient care skills.
Pharmacy computer skills and knowledge of pharmacy practice procedures and laws.
Regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Nice To Haves

ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency and/or fellowship in a specialty area.
Five years of additional experience preferred.
Leadership experience within internal or external organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day clinical pharmacy operations and help develop, implement, and evaluate clinical and educational services.
Work with pharmacy leadership on policies and procedures, formulary maintenance, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Coordinate Medication Use Committee agendas, workups, and adverse reaction analyses with the Director or Manager.
Work with pharmacy staff to implement Drug Policy Development decisions and support formulary system management and related education and procedures.
Participate in the UC Health Drug Policy Development Committee and appropriate subcommittees, including Medication Safety.
Help identify and develop cost-containment strategies in collaboration with pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, and the DPD Specialist.
Participate in patient care rounds, provide pharmaceutical care, and develop and maintain skills in a specialty area.
Assist the Manager Pharmacist with drug information and patient consultations for patients on service and decentralized staff.
Coordinate, develop, and deliver education and competency testing for pharmacy staff; provide in-service education to nurses and physicians.
Coordinate and oversee undergraduate and graduate pharmacy student rotations; advise or precept pharmacy students and residents and assist with residency program development.
Develop and participate in research activities in areas of expertise.
Supervise and coordinate human resources activities, including recruitment, applicant review, interviews, onboarding, orientation, training, employee development, and performance evaluation.
Develop strategies, objectives, implementation plans, and evaluations for existing and new clinical pharmacy services with UC Health pharmacy leadership.
Assist the management team with policy and procedure development and review; provide operations and staffing assistance when needed.
Help manage the medication budget through medication utilization review and education in collaboration with pharmacy staff, nurses, and physicians.
Follow clinical literature concerning new therapies for hospital patients and identify safety, efficacy, and cost-saving improvements.
Provide population-appropriate communication and care, involve family or guardians as appropriate, and identify patient needs, limitations, or signs of abuse or neglect.
Perform treatments, administer medication, or operate equipment safely.