Sunrise Hospital
Urgently Required
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Experience : 1 to 5 years
No of vacancies : 1
Job Description: The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for overseeing the clinical pharmacy services within a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or clinic. This role involves managing the clinical pharmacy staff, developing and implementing clinical pharmacy programs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients.
Key Responsibilities: Program Development: Develop, implement, and assess clinical pharmacy programs and services that align with the healthcare organization’s goals and patient care standards.
Staff Management: Lead and manage the clinical pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, ensuring they are properly trained and adhere to professional and regulatory standards.
Patient Care: Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize medication therapy management, including participating in rounds, providing drug information, and developing medication therapy management protocols.
Quality Improvement: Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of clinical pharmacy services, implementing continuous quality improvement measures to enhance patient care and medication safety.
Policy and Procedure: Develop and maintain policies and procedures for clinical pharmacy services to ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and accreditation standards.
Education and Training: Provide education and training to pharmacy staff, healthcare professionals, and patients on medication-related topics, emerging therapies, and best practices in pharmacotherapy.
Medication Safety: Champion medication safety initiatives, including adverse drug event monitoring, medication reconciliation, and the development of strategies to minimize medication errors.
Education Qualifications: Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Active pharmacist license in the practicing state.
Certification: Board certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty (e.g., BCPS) is highly desirable.
Experience: Several years of experience in clinical pharmacy practice, including supervisory or management roles.
Key Attributes: Leadership and Management Skills: Strong leadership capabilities to effectively manage and motivate clinical pharmacy staff.
Clinical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, and evidence-based practice.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams and educate patients and staff.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze clinical data, medication use processes, and healthcare outcomes to drive improvements in patient care.
Problem-Solving Skills: Proficient in identifying issues, developing solutions, and implementing changes to enhance clinical pharmacy services and patient outcomes.
About the Role: The Clinical Pharmacy Manager plays a critical role in enhancing patient care through the management of clinical pharmacy services, ensuring that medication therapy is safe, effective, and aligned with the best practices and standards of care.