Pharmacy Clinical Manager

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC014250 Acute Care Pharmacy

Summary:

Monday–Friday. Choose between four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts.

Additional Information:

Oversees daily operations in area of responsibility, including coordination of activities related to effective medication use and the provision of clinical pharmacy services. Works closely with the Director and Pharmacy leadership team to optimize the provision of pharmaceutical care and achievement of other department and hospital strategic goals and objectives.

Required Education:

Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (if obtained prior to 2000)

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

5 years of direct experience; demonstrated leadership readiness through either prior leadership experience or, for internal candidates, successful completion of the ASPIRE program.

Recommended Work Experience:

Leadership - 4 years of progressively responsible leadership experience preferred.

Required Certifications:

Pharmacist - AR State Board of Pharmacy

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Hires, fires, evaluates, coaches, counsels and trains Pharmacy staff. Manages professional and technical staff in their day-to-day responsibilities.

2. Prepares or supervises preparation of agendas, background and analysis of formulary addition/deletion requests, usage data, & other materials for P&T Stewardship Committee.

3. Monitors and evaluates adverse drug reaction reports.

4. Coordinates administrative responsibility for the AC Formulary and notification of AC medical, pharmacy, nursing and other professional staff of P&T Stewardship Committee actions. Works in conjunction with Pharmacy and Epic resources to implement changes required by P&T Stewardship Committee actions. Maintains online formulary in LexiComp.

5. Works in conjunction with Pharmacy leadership team to monitor medication shortages, alert Critical Medication Shortages group, notify personnel, develop and implement protocols for conservation of supply, restriction of use and use of therapeutic alternatives.

6. Evaluates and reports non-formulary drug usage.

7. Assists pharmacists in resolving problems related to physician orders, drug therapy, preparation of medication, and P&T Stewardship Committee requirements.

8. Participates in the training and education of Pharmacy students and Pharmacy residents. Active member of the Pharmacy Residency Advisory Committee.

9. Assists in the ongoing development and reporting of Pharmacy department quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.

10. Investigates and evaluates reports of medication errors attributed to the Pharmacy department and completes online event reports as needed. Provides follow up with team members as needed to close the loop.

11. Participates in Pharmacy department strategic planning to help develop a Pharmacy Strategic Plan with both short and long term goals.

12. Performs duties assigned to meet routine or emergency situations. Substitutes as staff pharmacist as needed.