Clinical Pharmacy Manager

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers. It may also consult with and advise the healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for overseeing the clinical programs of the pharmacy department. This position will utilize Cardinal Health resources to provide safe and effective clinical pharmacy programs at the hospital. This position will assist the Director of Pharmacy to assure all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. Assure clinical pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital.

In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, the Clinical Manager may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director of Pharmacy.

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will serve as an active member of the pharmacy management team providing leadership for clinical programs, formulary management, cost containment programs, and improved pharmacoeconomic outcomes. Build and enhance professional relationships with pharmacy staff, other healthcare providers, and management. Communicate effectively with pharmacy staff, hospital and Cardinal Health Account Team. Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital.

• Provide clinical support and direction to the Director of Pharmacy (DOP) and pharmacy staff in the hospital regarding the implementation and operation of clinical pharmacy programs. This includes: direct discussions and dialogue with all health care professionals in the hospital; providing pharmaceutical care to selected patients; and developing drug therapy review programs and documenting their results.
• Assist with the leadership of the hospital P&T committee, assuring (but not limited to) the following items are part of the committee meetings: current drug trends, formulary additions, formulary deletions, annual formulary approval, non-formulary drug use, drug shortages, cost control initiatives, updates to the Policy and Procedure manual, annual review of order sets and protocols, black box warning, ADR reporting, pharmacy intervention reporting, controlled substance audit reporting, automation reporting.
• Actively participates and when required helps to develop an Antimicrobial Stewardship program in conjunction with multidisciplinary team members. Develop and implement treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes and critical pathways as approved and authorized by appropriate committees.
• Participate in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
• Assists in meeting or exceeding all Accreditation Bodies (TJC, DNV, CMS, BOP) standards related to pharmacy.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of information systems and other technology applications within the Pharmacy.
• Use Clinical best practices in formulary and cost control.
• Use Cardinal Health applications like DCOA, to analyze data and manage clinical initiatives.
• Facilitate the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost-effective drug use issues in collaboration with the medical staff.
• Document activities in accordance with Clinical Monthly Report requirements.
• Design, implement, maintain clinical pharmacy quality activities.
• Design, implement, and maintain medication safety program activities.
• Achieve acceptable scores on clinical assessments/audits (PPA, Accreditation, BOP, etc).
• Assist with the management of staff pharmacists, students, and interns.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of…