Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator

Employment Type:

Full time

Day Shift

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.

Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Minimum:
Registered Pharmacist, Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance Licensure

Preferred:
American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Accredited PGY-1 Residency and PGY-2 specialty residency in an area applicable to acute care pharmacy practice. Board certification in pharmacotherapy or specialty.

Minimum:
Five years of experience in practice as a clinical pharmacist. Qualification as a PGY-1 Residency Program Director, as defined by ASHP.

Preferred:
Five years of experience in practice as a clinical pharmacist in acute care. One year of experience as an ASHP accredited residency program director.

Expert level knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice and the medication use process. Strong knowledge of student and resident pharmacist education/training. Strong communication and coaching skills. Advanced ability to use electronic health record and software for communication, collaboration, and completing office tasks. Experience, education, or training in leadership.

Familiarity with standard desktop and Windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet, and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Sitting for extended periods of time. Frequent standing, walking. Occasional bending stooping, twisting. Ability to hear speech, speak, use near-far vision and fine motor skills. Ability to perform continuously detailed tasks with frequent interruptions and work 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.
• Assess the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of pharmacy practice and leads process improvement work in these areas.
• Works with stakeholders to establish and implement best practices in pharmaceutical care.
• Serves as a liaison to nursing and medical staff and works directly with these groups to meet the needs of the department and organization.
• 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 the strategic priorities of the department and organization.
• Maintains competency in a clinical or operational practice area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To ensure appropriate utilization of Protected Health Information (PHI) associated with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Confidentiality of Information Standards, as well as other regulatory entities, individuals employed in this position will be granted systems and information access as appropriate for this position.

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 of personnel so classified. The listed duties may be changed at the

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