Manager Clinical Pharmacy Services - Priority Health

Job Summary - Manager Clinical Pharmacy Services Provides support for the direction, coordination, and analysis of clinical pharmacy services, focusing on pharmacoeconomic, safety, and quality outcomes. Utilizes data and information from multiple sources to identify opportunities within the medication use system. Leads a diverse pharmacy team with the purpose of improving quality and safety outcomes and managing future drug expenditures. Coordinates educational programs and activities designed to enhance clinical drug knowledge of pharmacists, physicians, nurses, other care providers. Works collaboratively with clinical/nursing leadership, physician leadership, and pharmacy personnel to implement programs and systems in support of Spectrum Health strategic initiatives. Has an in-depth knowledge of pharmacy operations and pharmacy practice. Essential Functions - Manager Clinical Pharmacy Services Coordinates and implements departmental drug utilization review efforts and other process improvement activities as assigned. Develops a dashboard or similar tracking mechanism to monitor, evaluate, and report on clinical initiatives. Facilitates applicable committee activities in area of specialty and participates on other committees / task forces as member, consultant and/or chair as assigned. Manages the activities of professional, technical and support staff with the purpose of improving quality and safety outcomes and managing future drug expenditures. Facilitates the training and continuing education of staff members. Provides direction and support to subordinate staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Establishes work standards. Selects, trains, develops, and evaluates subordinates and initiates personnel actions in accordance with departmental policies and organization philosophy. Collaborates with clinical pharmacy personnel to develop training programs for new clinical pharmacists. Partners with colleges of pharmacy to coordinate experiential training activities and integrate student pharmacists into the pharmacy practice model. Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Actively participates in the development and implementation of process and quality improvement initiatives. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility. Provides drug information and educational services to hospital health care professionals, patients and families and assists staff pharmacists in responding to drug information requests. Serves as an information resource and clinical practice role model for pharmacists. Compares benefits, risks, and costs of pharmacologic regimens and collaborates with the medical staff and other caregivers to optimize benefits and minimize costs. This includes participation in drug use evaluations and other process improvement activities. Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and clean environment and actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigation measures where appropriate and completes all position and department safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis. Ensures that services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation/compliance requirements. Qualifications - required Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy 5 years of relevant experience working in pharmacy practice or post-graduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency 2 years of relevant experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity working in pharmacy practice LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan Excludes Priority Health Qualifications - Preferred Master's Degree (MHA, MPH, MBA) in healthcare related field One of the following certifications preferred Board Certifications CRT-Board Cert Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BC-ACP) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists CRT-Board Cert Cardiology Pharmacist (BC-CP) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists CRT-Board Cert Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BC-SCP) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists CRT-Board Cert Critical Care Pharmacist (BC-CCCP) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists CRT-Board Cert Geriatric Pharmacist (BC-GP) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists CRT-Board Cert Infectious Disease Pharmacist (BC-IDP) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists CRT-Board Cert Oncology Pharmacist (CB-OP) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Upon Hire CRT-Board Cert Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BC-PPS) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Upon Hire preferred Or CRT-Board Cert Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BC-PS) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists CRT-Board Cert Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BC-PS) - BPS Board of Pharmacy Specialties Physical Demands - Manager Clinical Pharmacy Services Pallet to Waist (6\" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Sitting: Frequently Standing: Occasionally Walking: Occasionally Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Stair Climbing: Seldom Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Priority Health - 1231 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Pharmacy Operations - PH Managed Benefits Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Days Worked Monday - Friday Weekend Frequency N/A Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr