Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator: Sal, FT Days

$20,000 Retention Bonus

GENERAL SUMMARY AND SCOPE

The Clinical Coordinator coordinates and participates in pharmaceutical care throughout the Inpatient Pharmacy. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for implementing departmental policies relevant to the operation of the department of inpatient pharmacy, for assisting in planning and implementing new concepts in clinical Pharmacy services in accordance with established hospital policy and accepted standards of proper pharmacy practice, and for assuming direction of the department in the absence of the Director.

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that staff provide optimal pharmacy services on a daily basis. The Clinical Coordinator facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies.

ESSENTIAL TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiates, schedules, directs and controls day-to-day clinical Pharmacy operations of the department; coordinates department’s activities with those of other departments; and coordinates with other management staff in establishing checks and quality controls to ensure quality of care.
• Actively involved in quality improvements and committee work within the department. Establishes content for monthly staff meetings.
• Completes reports, minutes, metrics, and annual performance appraisals for the pharmacists including any necessary staff competencies.
• Communicates, interprets and discusses hospital and departmental objectives, work methods and performance standards with employees. Schedules and coordinates work of professional staff when appropriate. Participates in training/education/orientation of new personnel. Actively involved in hiring/interview processes and disciplinary actions of staff members if necessary in coordination with Director
• With appropriate recognition of organizational lines, discusses with pharmacists their concerns and assists in their resolution; hears employee grievances in accordance with established procedures; settles same, or as necessary refers them to higher authority; communicates to Director, or others as appropriate, employees’ suggestions and reactions to hospital policies.
• Compiles reports and special studies as arranged or as specifically requested; keeps informed on developments and trends inside and outside the hospital that relate to assigned functions; is actively involved in quality assurance programs.
• Collaborates with the Director and Pharmacy Buyer on drug purchasing functions related to the formulary; assists in plans to cost effectiveness of drug therapy; communicates with pharmaceutical representatives.
• Confers with Director in planning both short- and long-term annual budget for operations and capital.
• Maintains regular clinical/staffing requirements as needed.
• Provide staff development support/competencies to staff pharmacists and nurses.
• Oversees the development and review of hospital order sets.
• Provide presentations, publications, and other informative activities and other drug-related topics to the health care community.
• Participate as a member on the Medication Continuous Quality Improvement Committee and Clinical Protocol Review Committee.
• Lead/chair the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee.
• Participate actively in non-Pharmacy team/committee meetings.
• Acts as a drug consultant to support services and ancillary departments. Consults with members of the medical staff on orders for non-formulary drugs to offer formulary alternatives when possible.
• Makes necessary arrangements to obtain drugs needed in emergency situations.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the profession by membership and participation in programs and organizations; by attendance at meetings, seminars and lectures; and by reading the current literature.
• Maintains oversight of student pharmacist educational programs and professional development, including:

1. Student pharmacist experiential education programs
2. IPPE and APPE onboarding and training coordination
3. Ensure a consistent and quality experience for both preceptor and IPPE / APPE student across all rotations
4. Department of Pharmacy representation to Ohio Northern University, University of Findlay, and Toledo University
5. Career fair coordination
6. Marketing of IPPE and APPE experiences to student pharmacists

• Functions as Residency Program Director, coordinates training and professional development including:

1. Pharmacy resident onboarding and training across all pharmacy programs as required.
2. Compliance with ASHP accreditation standards
3. Assist with accreditation preparation and visits
4. Participates and helps organize
5. Preceptor Retreat
6. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting

• Ohio Pharmacy Residency Conference

1. PGY1 Pharmacy Residency candidate application, interview, and selection process
2. Review relevant recruitment and program information
3. Onsite interview involvement with preceptors and residents

• Precepts and mentors IPPE/APPE students and residents.
• Confers with representatives from other departments when special needs are registered.
• Maintains competency as a clinical/staff pharmacist and all aspects of the clinical/staff pharmacist job description.
• Maintains competency in caring for patients of all age groups and developmental stages; maintains competency as specifically indicated by orientation guidelines for a particular unit.
• Confers regularly with the Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Competencies

• Teamwork Oriented, Leadership and Professionalism
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness/high attention to detail/effective researcher
• Time Management
• Customer/Client Focus
• Flexibility and the ability to work long hours and weekends at times

Required Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist
• Minimum of 3 years of staffing and managerial experience.
• Financial management and analysis skills consistent with budgetary responsibilities.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret complex regulations and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the health system. Ability to apply sound judgment in complex situations and effectively manage change. Strong leadership and communication skills
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D. Currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio.
• Board certification and ASHP accredited PGY1 residency preferred.
• Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately. Ability to work cooperatively with medical center and pharmacy staff.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members. Ability to be mobile. Ability to communicate effectively/professionally (verbal and written). Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Center emergency codes.
• Ability to comply with all applicable regulations (i.e. OSHA regulations, USP 797/800 requirements, and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations). Able to utilize proper personal protective equipment.
• Successful completion of a 180-day probationary period.

Salary : $20,000