Supervisory Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner)

Job Title

Manages the activities of assigned Clinical Pharmacy Staff and has the oversight of ongoing clinical pharmacy services, including PACT. Works under the supervision of the Associate Chief, Clinical and Education Services. Works with other pharmacy staff to assure that pharmacy clinical services are well coordinated and incorporated into the overall approach to patient care. Assures that the pharmaceutical care needs of patients are met across the continuum of care within the scope of their clinical specialty area.

The incumbent has full administrative authority over subordinates in his/her area of specialty, and ensures that services provided meet or exceed the professional and legal standard. Manages people, maintains effective interdepartmental relations, and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals.

Ensures implementation of performance standards, assures that clinical practice is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements. Develops policies and procedures relative to the assigned area of practice.

Designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff, and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities.

Interviews prospective candidates for appointments, recommends appointments, advancements, or promotions or disciplinary actions.

Incumbent will have direct or indirect oversight of the Pharmacy Residency Program and other educational programs if applicable to his/her area of practice. S/he may serve as a Residency Program Director (RPD) if a residency program is established at their site and if selected for the position of RPD. The incumbent will operate under a broad delegated authority from the medical center.

Supports the Chief of Pharmacy as needed during various inspections and surveys such as Joint Commission.

Designs, implements, assesses, monitors and documents therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatment for patients consulted to his/her care and other clinics as designated by supervisor.

Works independently and effectively to evaluate prescriptions and/or provider orders for accuracy, eligibility, availability, and cost effectiveness and therapeutic appropriateness; contacts physicians and makes authorized changes in orders or prescriptions as required.

Functions independently in day-to-day clinical and administrative duties associated with the position, consulting with higher level supervisors only when required. In general, uses a high degree of appropriate professional judgment to solve complex problems which routinely arise throughout the work day. When required, communicates any problems to the medical staff and/or other health care professionals, and offers alternatives or solutions to the problems.

Demonstrates recognized expertise in the assigned area of practice for the purpose of management of several disease states specific to his/her area of clinical specialty. These specialties include-but not limited to - diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anticoagulation, antimicrobial stewardship, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, surgical/transplant care, and acute/critical care pharmacotherapy issues. Manages all patients receiving anticoagulation therapy in all medical settings if applicable to his/her clinical practice specialty unless otherwise requested by the attending physician. May also participate as a provider in the outpatient Anticoagulation Management Clinic.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics as determined by peer review. Reviews, analyzes, and applies literature to specific patient situations.

Documents interventions and recommendations via CPRS progress notes and consults, demonstrating the ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions. Written documentation of all patient interactions is required.

Evaluates the need for and provides verbal and written medication information to patients or families concerning their medications and disease states.

Assists the area of practice in meeting all of The Joint Commission medication management standards by having an expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for the area of practice.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Telework: Ad Hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 00000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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