Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH, 44308, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
Lead a pediatric-focused clinical pharmacy program with relocation support. Clinical Pharmacy Manager, full-time 40 hrs/wk, days, onsite in Akron, OH. Permanent role reporting to Director of Pharmacy; may include outpatient dispensing and emergency coverage. - Active OH pharmacist license (required)
- PharmD or Bachelors in Pharmacy; PGY1 residency or equivalent (required)
- ≥3 years relevant pharmacy experience; supervisory experience preferred
- Preferred BPS certification (BCPS, BCPPS) or equivalent
- Proficiency with MS Office and clinical data analysis
Full description
Full-time, 40 Hours/week
Days
Onsite Akron, OH (Relocation may be available)
Days
Onsite Akron, OH (Relocation may be available)
Summary:
The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of pharmacy operations with a focus on clinical excellence, strategic planning, market analysis, and pharmacy forecasting. Reporting directly to the Director of Pharmacy, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in driving the success and growth of our pharmacy services.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and oversees all operations and daily workflow of the clinical specialists.
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to pharmacy staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, and best practices to standardize pharmacy processes and improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy management and promote evidence-based practices.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize pharmacy services and align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities for expansion and enhancement of clinical pharmacy services to meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate pharmacy services into overall healthcare delivery models.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting pharmacy practice and reimbursement policies.
- Oversees daily activities that support continuous quality improvement of patient care, including accurate dispensing of medications.
- Maintains operating expenses based on an annual budget and assists in the preparation of the annual budget. Collaborates with the direct supervisor on inventory control.
- Participates in performance improvement, fiscal, and productivity goals and objectives set forth by the Pharmacy Leadership Team.
- Foster teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication among pharmacy staff and interdisciplinary teams.
- Assists in all emergencies.
- Other duties as required, including fulfilling duties of a dispensing outpatient pharmacist.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
- Experience in pediatric outpatient pharmacy management is preferred.
- Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree is required, Master Degree in health care or business management is preferred.
- Licensure: Active pharmacist license in Ohio is required.
- Certification: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS), or other BPS Board Certification is preferred.
- Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of residency.
- Years of relevant experience: 3 years is required.
- Years of experience supervising: 2 years is preferred.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
Location restriction