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Posted: 03-Dec-24
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: $170,686.00 - $180,165.00
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Internal Number: 00135271
Job Posting: Dec 2, 2024, 11:24:04 AM
Closing Date: Dec 16, 2024, 11:59:00 PM Full-time
Shift Start Time: 9:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 5:00 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit: NONE
Posting Salary: $170,686.00 - $180,165.00
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy.? Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. ?For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER JR. HOSPITAL - INPATIENT SERVICES
JOB TITLE: CLINICAL PHARMACY MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Job Summary
Non-Union
The Clinical Pharmacy Manager (Manager) has operational and budgetary responsibility for area of assignment, under administrative direction. The Manager has responsibility for all clinical personnel assigned to the Clinical Pharmacy Division of the Department of Pharmacy to include hiring, evaluation, assignment, and disciplinary procedures. The Manager has responsibility for development and implementation of policies and procedures for the area of assignment. Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to by delivering clinically oriented pharmacy services. These responsibilities include patient’s education and counseling of medications, performing medication histories, and ensuring optimum patient outcomes of therapy; In addition, provide training and teaching to new medical residents, medical students, and ancillary professional staffs: i.e., dieticians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and others. Supervises all activities of the staff as well as set goals and objectives for the division.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
•Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
•Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
•Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
•Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
•Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
•Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
•Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
•Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
•Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
- Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
•Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
•Serves as Co-Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. Prepares and distributes the monthly P&T Committee meeting packets, prepares and distributes monthly Executive Medical Staff Summary reports, communicates and implements P&T Committee actions.
•Coordinates the publication and distribution of the Pharmacy Residents Newsletter, Drug Formulary and Drug Formulary Updates, as well as managing the respective intranet sites and FDA alerts.
•Manages the hospital formulary, member of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) committee, reviews high-cost medications, and analyzes proper use of medications versus cost savings.
•The job duties are in addition to the requirements and responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist and the medication assistance program team members.
•Responsible for the development, implementation, assessment, and management of the clinical pharmacy services and the medication assistance program of the division.
•Supervises the clinical pharmacy and medication assistance program services extended to patients and other professional staffs.
•Responsible for the operational and budgetary obligations of the Medication Assistance Program and Clinical Division of Pharmacy. This includes the overall assessment of medication assistance program team members and the assignment of clinical pharmacists to appropriate patient care unit, clinics, or service areas and the workload which accompanies these assignments.
•Coordinates the training and continuing education activities of the departmental staff.
•Oversees the development and implementation of quality improvement activities, drug utilization evaluation, pharmacy "help desk," and other hospital-wide responsibilities.
•Assists the Director of Pharmacy in the day-to-day functional workload and service demands on the pharmacy (i.e., attend meetings on behalf of the Director of Pharmacy; provide staffing support and coordination as needed for the ambulatory pharmacies).
•Oversees and assists the Pyxis coordinator with any Pyxis queries.
•Responsible for the evaluation of medication assistance program team members and clinical pharmacists' performance via the Department of Pharmacy pre-defined Standards of Practice. Responsible for the enactment of any disciplinary proceeding if necessary.
•Oversees and assists medication assistance program team members and clinical pharmacists in the development, implementation, assessment of the inter-intradepartmental pharmacy educational and training programs.
•Acts as Residency Program Coordinator or Director.
•Works to improve current residency program.
•Writes policies as needed for the pharmacy residency program and clinical services as needed.
- Coordinates the staffing and assignments of medication assistance program team members and clinical pharmacists scheduled in the ambulatory clinics and inpatient services.
•Prepares and provides the Director of Pharmacy any management data reports regarding new services, products, equipment, and supplies.
•Responsible for reviewing/assigning drug evaluation review to clinical pharmacists for the purpose of assessing formulary additional requests
•Assists in the recruitment of new staff.
•Serves as link between medication assistance program team members and clinical pharmacy division and the Department of Pharmacy administrative staff.
•Evaluates and approves requests for time off for medication assistance program team members and clinical pharmacists with a focus on the day-to-day functional workload and service demands on the Department of Pharmacy services.
•Serves as director of Anti-coagulation clinic or designee and oversees other designated clinical services.
•Assists in the management of inpatient services when needed.
•Performs drug utilization review, as well as participate in completing DUR’s for department needs.
•Develops drug therapy and tend analysts to include development of clinical reporting tools to assist in improved patient outcomes and collect data that substantiates improved patient outcomes and collect data that substantiates improved patient outcomes.
•Performs other duties as assigned per Pharmacy Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or equivalent, is required. (Must provide Official Transcripts at time of Interview). •Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), is required. (Must provide Official Transcripts at time of Interview).
- Successful completion a Pharmacy Residency, is required.
- Licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of Illinois in good standing, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
- Three (3) years of experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, is required.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in a pharmacy supervisor or managerial role within a pharmacy setting, is required.
- Inpatient hospital experience within the last five years with business and financial responsibilities, is required.
- Proficient in operating personal computer and associated applications used to develop presentation, proposals etc. (Microsoft Office), is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Clinical Pharmacy Residency within an acceptable clinical practice setting, is preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in a pharmacy supervisor or managerial role, acquiring clinical and management experience within a clinical setting, is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Must possess knowledge of supervisory styles or philosophies of management and the application thereof.
- Considerable knowledge of modern pharmaceutical principles and practices
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills necessary to provide pharmaceutical services to a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of pharmaceutical staff
- Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
- Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices
- Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy and precision
- Demonstrated ability to make appropriate and timely decisions
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to ascribe to the basic tenets of professionalism
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
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