Clinical Pharmacy Manager at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant

Description

This position is incentive eligible.

Eligible for Sign on Bonus or Relocation

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Clinical Pharmacy Manager opening with Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant provides specialized services for liver cancer care, bariatric surgery, urology surgery, vascular surgery, colorectal surgery and behavioral health care. In addition, we've earned national recognition for our kidney, liver and pancreas transplant capabilities and have one of the largest living kidney donor programs in the country. Our physicians are committed to providing the best possible care experience.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Clinical Pharmacy Manager for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

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

• At least 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

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Pharmacy Manager opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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