Clinical Pharmacy Manager - Transplant Services

The MGH Department of Pharmacy is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Clinical Pharmacy Manager - Transplant Services with advanced clinical management, leadership and training, and pharmacy experiences to innovate and advance a clinical pharmacy practice model for Solid Organ Transplant pharmacy services. This position reports to the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services and has responsibility for direct supervision of clinical pharmacists, clinical coordinators, and pharmacy technicians. Clinical Pharmacy Managers have frequent interactions with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team, students, residents, and external professional groups.Clinical Pharmacy Managers are registered pharmacists who function as both clinicians and managers dedicated to providing support of medication-use systems and delivery of optimal medication therapy throughout Massachusetts General Hospital. Clinical Pharmacy Managers are responsible for overseeing the integration of clinical pharmacy services, drug utilization programs, and pharmacy operations. They supervise decentralized pharmacy practice and medication-use systems, dedicated patient service lines and patient-centered pharmaceutical care services, and related specialty patient care areas. They actively manage human, capital, and operational resources to support patient care services, medication safety systems, regulatory compliance initiatives, and quality assurance programs. Clinical Pharmacy Managers set and model the standard for excellence for clinical pharmacy practice and design pharmacy programs to collaboratively advance the Comprehensive Pharmacy Practice model.Summary:Directs daily operations of pharmacy services. This position directs and supports pharmacy staff. Participates in determining the department's short- and long-term goals and related policies and procedures. Provides leadership and guidance to the pharmacy staff.Does this position require Patient Care? Yes (~40%)Essential Functions:- Provides leadership, guidance, and serves as a role model to those professionals under his/her supervision.- Supervises and directs the daily operations of pharmacy services. Schedule and assign staff.- Serves as a resource person regarding pharmacy policies to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff.- Participates in on-call responsibility as assigned.- Responsible for staff development and performance evaluation.- Assists in the recruitment, interviews, and training of new staff.- Participates in the development of policy and procedures.- Conducts educational programs, in-services, and staff meetings.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy required or Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials:
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience:
Related Pharmacy management or service-line leadership experience 2-3 years required and Related Pharmacy management experience 3-5 years preferred

Preferred experiences:

• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy, PGY2 Specialty Pharmacy (SOT), or PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency preferred (or equivalent experience in lieu of formal training).
• Clinical pharmacy experience (5 or more years) in a hospital setting required
• Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience
• Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training.
• Board Certification in area of expertise is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have excellent verbal, written, and quantitative skills.
• Displays a comprehensive knowledge of department operations.
• Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and the legal aspects of dispensing.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to educate and supervise staff, normally acquired after three to five years of related hospital experience in a progressive, large health care organization and through self-directed education.
• Can work accurately and make decisions under stress and with time constraints.
• Strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)

• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

• Talking Constantly (67-100%)

• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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