Clinical Manager Pharmacy

Summary

As a member of the pharmacy leadership team, incumbents in this position are clinical experts and assist in the development, coordination and implementation of clinical pharmacy services in the Medical Center with an emphasis on infectious diseases and/or other specific types of drug therapy (i.e., high-cost, high-use drugs with narrow therapeutic indices, etc.).  Responsibilities include the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and coordination of activities associated with the provision of safe, effective and economical pharmacotherapy for all patients in the hospital, and the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with clinical practice and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. This person completes related work as required, builds and enhances professional relationships with pharmacy, medical, and nursing staffs as well with executive leadership at the Medical Center and  communicates effectively across all disciplines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Establishes, coordinates, implements and provides all aspects of clinical pharmacy activities with emphasis on therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical pathways, formulary management, pharmacoeconomics and patient outcomes through detailed reporting systems
• Coordinates the activities associated with the provision of safe, effective and economical pharmacotherapy for patients on anti-infective agents (Infectious Disease Specialist) and for patients on other drugs which are in the pharmacy's monitoring program
• Collaborates with physicians in establishing drug criteria for the safe, economical and appropriate use of medications
• Participates in multidisciplinary team rounds and provides pharmacotherapy recommendations during the discussions
• Develops disease/drug therapy management programs to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications
• Manages non-formulary requests for drugs, and participates in P & T Committee activities
• Performs or coordinates initial assessments of drugs having pre-established criteria to be monitored, and monitors these drugs for follow-ups (MUE)
• Retrieves, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets the scientific literature, and serves as the resource person for patient and population-specific drug information to health professionals and patients
• Participate in the generation of new knowledge relevant to the practice of pharmacotherapy, clinical pharmacy and medicine
• Educates health care professionals, students, patients, and the public regarding rational drug therapy
• Interprets and applies pharmacokinetic drug data, and recommends dosing regimens based on patient's medical history and disease state, ensuring optimal patient care
• Assists the Director in developing operational systems and procedures for the Pharmacy's clinical division that are in accordance with the guidelines of professional, and regulatory agencies
• Provides leadership to department staff and manages assigned staff. 
• Assists the Director in coordinating the review, tracking and compilation of data regarding adverse drug events (i.e., medication incidents and adverse drug reactions)
• Issues statements on the clinical policies and procedures of the Pharmacy Department
• Assists in the selection of drug products and the development of protocols
• Establishes and implements programs that help ensure cost-effective drug therapy and successful patient outcomes
• Serves as a member of various Medical Center committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Attends conferences, seminars, and meetings as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to:  Director, Pharmacy

Supervises: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

Responsibilities: Development, coordination and implementation of clinical pharmacy services

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Bachelors or doctorate in Pharmacy

Experience: 5 years of clinical experience or 2 years of residency with 3 years clinical experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Virginia Pharmacist's License required. Certification in basic life support preferred.