Supervisor; MTM Pharmacy - Pharmacist

Pharmacy supervisor of the Specialty MTM Pharmacists working in hospital-based clinics.

Pharmacy supervisors have accountability for leading high-functioning pharmacy teams and supervising daily pharmacy services in their designated area(s). This includes, but is not limited to, medication therapy management, regulatory compliance, drug information, medication safety, process improvement, clinical service support, and education/development of staff, students or residents. 

Job Expectations:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of MTM Practitioners including care coordination, staffing, documentation, and communication.
• Provide direct supervision of the MTM Practitioners.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure appropriate distribution of workload and streamlined workflow.
• Assure completeness and accuracy of documentation and consistency among practitioners.
• Maintain and monitor the productivity level of the staff to maximize efficiency, assure adequate staffing levels, and control costs; approve timecards.
• Complete timely performance reviews of staff according to policy.

• Assist with the operational components for the overall program.
• Assist with recruitment/interview/hiring of new staff. Conduct orientation of new staff, and assist in ongoing education of current staff.
• Assist with management of costs within projected budget.

• Actively participate in department planning and implementation of those plans.

• Maintain effective and timely communication with MTM Operations Management.

• Provide Medication Therapy Management to patients as outlined in the MTM practice model.
• Ensure all drugs are appropriately indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.
• Obtain histories and apply these along with other patient data in the clinical evaluation.
• Identify, resolve and prevent medication therapy problems.
• Evaluate the signs and symptoms relative to disease processes and make recommendations and/or modifications of medication therapy utilizing collaborative practice agreements developed and approved by the Fairview MTM program and M Health Fairview system.
• Evaluate the significance and clinical importance of adverse reactions and complications associated with drug therapy.
• Ensure that the patient understands the specific goals of therapy and that the patient and providers are working to achieve these goals.
• Evaluate and document patient outcomes at each encounter, as required by the MTM practice model.
• Maintain proficiency in the skills and theory of the practice of pharmacy by reviewing literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences.
• Actively participate in department planning, goal setting, and implementation of those goals/plans. Actively participate in MTM and clinic meetings.

Practice Involvement:

• Maintain proficiency in the skills and theory of the practice of pharmacy by reviewing literature, attending in-services, seminars, and conferences.
• Lead and participate in the MTM clinical meetings.
• Assist with Practitioner development- ensuring awareness and implementation of new protocols, guidelines, and policy and procedures

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

• • Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
  • Communicates in a respectful manner.
  • Ensures a safe, secure environment.
  • Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
  • Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
  • Provides patient education based on an assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

• Fulfills all organizational requirements.
  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
  • Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:

Required

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Certification in Pharmaceutical Care as approved by the Fairview Pharmacy Services Management 

Experience

• 2 or more years as a practiting MTM practitioner

License/Certification/Registration

• Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in Minnesota

Preferred

Education

• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program, ideally in ambulatory care

Experience

• 1 or more years of pharmacy leadership experience

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

Qualifications:

$150,883.20-$213,012.80 / Annual

Salary : $150,883 - $213,013