Clinical Pharmacy Manager; Medicine; Mount Sinai Hospital; Full Time

Job Description The Clinical Pharmacy Manager provides direct and functional supervision and maintains overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in medicine to enhance the reputation and service‑orientation of the Department. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will work collaboratively with the members of the research team including physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, study coordinators, investigators, sponsors and other staff. Other responsibilities include performing cross‑functional duties including those of a pharmacist, clinical specialist or other clinical coordinator, as required. Responsibilities Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks: Conducts and participates in departmental activities to meet the goals, objectives and policies of the department, hospital/medical center, by the standards set forth by Federal and State Regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission. Develops and implements policies and procedures to meet professional standards and improve medication safety, including those established by the American Society of Health‑System Pharmacists (ASHP). Implements decisions of and provides support for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee by preparing drug evaluations and assisting in formulary maintenance. Provides drug information and investigational protocol education to pharmacy staff, students, and other health care professionals. Plans, organizes and implements specific site policies regarding Investigational Drug Services. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Coordinates the provision of pharmaceutical care by pharmacy department members. Ensures the work environment is well maintained. Demonstrates initiative and leadership. Remains current with various pharmaceutical databases, national guidelines, and follows evidence‑based medicine for medication therapy management of disease states. Provides education to patients, family members, and/or caretakers about disease states and medications, including: Desired results and/or goals of chronic disease states. Name, strength, description, and purpose of each medication. How to administer each medication timely, safely, and appropriately. How agents work to attain adequate therapy. Interacting foods, disease states, and drugs where appropriate. Importance of therapeutic drug monitoring for efficacy and toxicity. Recognition of disease state exacerbation and procedures to follow in these instances. Recognition of side effects of therapy and the importance of notifying his/her physician if any should occur. Importance of adherence to pharmacotherapy and appointments. Aids to increase medication adherence. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area. (check all populations served) Educational/Professional Development: Participates in the development of other staff members by identifying the learning needs of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals through education. Serves as a preceptor for the residency program, and for students from local colleges of pharmacy. Designs and implements appropriate trainings and development programs in a timely fashion to maintain contemporary practice. Meets regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements. Supervisory Functions: Supervises pharmacy employees. Interviews candidates for pharmacy management and staff positions. Implements discipline and corrective action plans for assigned pharmacy staff. Promotion of employees based on assessment of clinical skills, if applicable. Responsible for employee performance evaluations for assigned staff. Attends and contributes to pharmacy management meetings. Provides off‑hour coverage for the department. May be required to perform other duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary. Qualifications Education Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required. ASHP‑Accredited PGY‑1 preferred, PGY‑2 preferred. Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCCCP) strongly encouraged. Experience Requirements 3 years hospital experience or equivalent, with clinical experience/training. Experience with coordinating the handling of investigational drugs preferred. Strong written, verbal communication, organizational, analytic, clinical and interpersonal skills. Thorough understanding of all laws, regulations and standards relating to investigational drugs (e.g., good clinical practice (ICH‑GCP), Human Subjects Protocol, etc). Knowledge and/or understanding of general hospital operations. Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, word processing, and databases. Experience with electronic medical records systems. Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Licensing and Certification Requirements Name: Registered Pharmacist. Issuing Agency: NYS Board of Pharmacy. Continues to meet regulatory, educational, and licensure requirements throughout employment, as set forth by New York State regulations. Achieves annual requirement of 15 continuing education hours (ACPE approved). Non‑Bargaining Unit, 184 – Pharmacy – MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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