Clinical Pharmacy Manager & PGY1 Residency Program Director

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for overseeing the clinical pharmacy functions which support the rationale for safe and effective use of medications. These functions include pharmacy tasks which relate to design, development, maintenance and written clinical interpretation of pharmacy protocols, documents and materials. The manager is responsible for training new hires on all clinical initiatives and helping maintain department clinical competencies, under supervision of the Director of Pharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a clinical pharmacist is needed.

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will serve as the PGY1 Residency Program Director (RPD). The RPD is responsible for all key programming for PGY1 residents, including but not limited to, ASHP PGY1 standards alignment, preceptor development, resident recruitment and onboarding, under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy. Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital. Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of the health system and the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Oversee training for decentralized pharmacists, new hires and pharmacist shift responsibilities.
o Coordinate with Pharmacy Operations manager on new hire 60-day evaluations and annual evaluations as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
*Develop and implement a training and competency program for all clinical initiatives and maintain records of those completed competencies.
*Serve as an active participant at local and system committee meetings (Clinical Pharmacy Leadership, P&T committee, etc) as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
*Participate in the hospital P&T committee as directed by the Director of Pharmacy.
*Participate in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
*Participate and direct pharmacy quality activities.
*Contribute to the medication safety program through medication incident reviews, proactive reporting, participating in committee presentations and action planning.
*Identify and develop opportunities for clinical service expansion for the pharmacy department.
* Develop and execute goals that align with the strategic priorities of the department and organization.
*Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs.
o Maintains all required training and education per department requirements.
*Meet or exceed all ASHP standards related to PGY1 Residency training program.
*Facilitate residency training program including but not limited to: preceptor development, revision of goals & objectives, ensuring timely completion of resident & preceptor evaluations, longitudinal projects, rotation development & evaluation.
*Use best practices in formulary and cost control.
*Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local and
federal regulations.
*Perform as staff pharmacist as needed

SECONDARY POSITION ROLES:
*Always maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy.
*Provide in-services to staff and hospital professional staff.
*Perform special projects as requested.
*Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Is conscientious regarding personal hygiene.
*Treats patients and families with respect and dignity and assures confidentiality of patient records.
*Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
*Assists in the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member.
*Consistently strives to promote great customer service in all aspects of the job.
*Perform MUE and report results in committee meetings and provide supervision of decentralized staff completing MUEs as necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:
I. Education: Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE or equivalent.
II. Experience: At least 5 years hospital pharmacy experience and PGY1 residency.
III. Certification/Licensure: Current license to practice Pharmacy in Massachusetts and maintain all required CE.
IV. Software/Hardware: Preferred: Pyxis, Meditech, Microsoft Office.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
*Training and proficiency in age specific therapies for hospital patients
o Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric
*Patient and customer oriented.
*Manage diverse workforce.
*Pressure to perform in emergency situations.
*Overall decision-making responsibility.
*Constant interruptions.
*Ability to handle multiple projects.
*Position is classified as OSHA Category II, where regular job duties have continuous potential of exposure to blood borne pathogens throughout the day. Steady, active work that may include walking, standing, sitting, bending and stooping. Work may involve transporting supplies.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans