Pharmacy Clinical Manager
Company: Frye Regional Medical Center
Location: Hickory
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Assists Director of Pharmacy in management of the hospital
pharmacy. Acts as a consultant to medical staff regarding formulary
issues. Provides cost effective care to patients and coordinates
medication safety for the hospital. Assists with meeting regulatory
requirements and implementing quality improvement programs.
Develops and coordinates clinical pharmacy services including
antimicrobial stewardship, renal dosing program, pharmacokinetic
monitoring, IV to PO conversions, etc. Educates pharmacists in
provision of clinical services and monitors quality of clinical
services. Serves as a knowledge resource for Pharmacy Staff,
Nursing Staff and Medical Staff.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of
North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral
Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care
providers.
Essential Functions
Manages drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary
team.
Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify,
prevent and resolve potential or actual drug related problems.
Provides drug information and education to medical staff,
healthcare professionals, and patients, and pharmacy students.
Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy
quality improvement efforts.
Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to
order entry. Checks for accuracy after filling by technicians.
Maintains adequate knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and
computer software.
The Pharmacy Clinical Manager will manage all aspects of the daily
operations of the clinical pharmacy in accordance with all
government regulations.
Responsible for drug use evaluations, improving formulary
management, therapeutic interchanges, and assistance with budget
control.
Cover Pharmacy Director's duties when Pharmacy Director is not
available.
Encourage professionalism, productivity, performance, and
efficiency of all pharmacy staff.
Strives to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
Maintain consistent schedule of rounding at each pharmacy care
location in coordination with Pharmacy Director.
Ensure timely evaluations of pharmacy staff members, including
performing annual reviews for direct reports.
In collaboration with Pharmacy Director: delegate assignments and
committee appointments for pharmacy staff.
Develop clinical policies, procedures and protocols for pharmacy
staff. Provide supervision and coaching for pharmacy staff. Create
short- and long-term pharmacy strategic goals for pharmacy program
development.
Participate in hiring process for pharmacy positions.
Coordinate clinical pharmacy staff competencies (initial
orientation and ongoing pharmacy team member development) as well
as provider staff.
Initiate and implement quality improvement projects in the pharmacy
department.
Respond or delegate clinical questions regarding patient care or
formulary decisions.
Precept pharmacy learners including technicians, students and
residents.
Attend management team meetings, participate in the P&T
committee, and other meetings as determined by Pharmacy
Director.
Perform other duties as assigned by Pharmacy Director. Projects
assigned appropriately based on professional skill areas,
experience and interest.
Why join our team?
Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional
and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care
facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient
care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing
patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs
of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable
assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to
ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing
lives, we are looking for you!
Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!
Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage
that best fits your needs.
HSA
401(K) retirement plan contributions
Generous Paid Time Off
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
Income protection programs for the entire family such as life
insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional,
legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household.
Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy
your time away from work.
Minimum Education
Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy required.
Doctorate in Pharmacy preferred. Board Certification preferred.
Licenses:
Current NC Pharmacy licensure, or must be completed within 90 days
of hire by either examination or reciprocity required.
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel & Outlook
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of three years of hospital clinical pharmacy experience.
Two years of administrative experience preferred. Antimicrobial
stewardship training or certification is required.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking
for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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