Pharmacy Manager

Location
San Antonio TX

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Description
Top Client in need of Pharmacy Manager

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Clinical Manager is responsible for designing, implementing and managing the pharmacy clinical programs. This includes formulary management, policy and procedure development and education across the healthcare spectrum. The Clinical Manager shall also assist in managing the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Director or designee is unavailable.

Major Responsibilities:

Interprets orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
Accurately compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals
Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
Sustains the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection
Supports participation in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds (may need to attend)
Identifies, designs and analyzes drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and determines action plan based on results
Provides accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
Develops, manages and mentors pharmacy clinical programs such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as determined appropriate based on patient population and literature guidelines
Develops, manages and mentors for the antimicrobial management program (AMP)

Education & Experience:

B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy - Required
Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy - Preferred
Minimum of 1 year as a Pharmacy Clinical/Operations Specialist - Required
Min 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience required; preferably within area of focus- Required
Completion of hospital PGY2/ pharmacy specialty residency or fellowship - Preferred
Specialty BCPS certification - Preferred
Other certification (e.g. FCCP, FASHP) Preferred • Hospital Pharmacy Management experience - Preferred
Experience performing basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconciliation of figures - Required
Experience working in Microsoft Office, Meditech, Business Objects and purchasing vendor applications – Required

Licenses, Certifications, & Training:

ACLS certification Preferred
Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy - Required
Active Pharmacy Consultant license, or equivalent as per State requirements for a Pharmacy – Required