Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

Role:
Supports department leadership in creating and maintaining quality of clinical pharmacy practice and the medication use process. Responsible for student and resident pharmacist education. Provides training, feedback, and coaching to staff. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support the safe, efficient, and effective use of medications throughout the hospital system.

Full time

Day Shift

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Credentials/Licensure (min):
  Registered Pharmacist, Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance Licensure
• Credentials/Licensure (preferred): ASHP Accredited PGY-1 Residency and PGY-2 specialty residency;
  Board certification in pharmacotherapy or specialty
• Related Experience (min):
  Five years of practice as a clinical pharmacist. Qualification as a PGY-1 Residency Program Director.
• Related Experience (pref):
  Five years of practice as a clinical pharmacist in acute care. One year as an ASHP accredited residency program director.
• Other Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  :
  Expert level knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice and medication use process; strong communication and coaching skills; advanced ability to use EHR and clinical software; leadership experience.
• Computer Competency
  :
  Familiarity with standard desktop, Windows, email, e-learning, intranet, and other software required.
• Physical/Mental
  :
  Sitting extended periods; frequent standing, walking; occasional bending and twisting; ability to perform detailed tasks with interruptions and prioritization.

Work in an environment with medications and chemicals typical for an inpatient pharmacy.

• Provides training, audit, and feedback for pharmacy staff on clinical practice and medication use process.
• Oversees resident pharmacists, serves as program director for residency program(s), oversees student pharmacists, and coordinates education programs.
• Assesses safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of pharmacy practice and leads process improvement work.
• Works with stakeholders to establish and implement best practices in pharmaceutical care.
• Serves as a liaison to nursing and medical staff to meet departmental and organizational needs.
• Assures compliance with policies, procedures, and TJC Medication Management standards.
• Supports leadership in designing and maintaining appropriate pharmacist coverage plans.
• Serves on committees as assigned.
• Works with department leadership to develop new pharmacy programs and services.
• Develops and executes goals that align with strategic priorities of the department and organization.
• Maintains competency in a clinical or operational practice area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Individuals employed in this position will be granted systems and information access appropriate for the role in order to ensure the appropriate utilization of Protected Health Information (PHI) associated with HIPAA and Mercy Health St. Mary’s Confidentiality of Information Standards, as well as other regulatory entities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required; the listed duties may be changed at any time.

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