Job Summary
The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the coordination and development of all clinical pharmacy services in coordination with the Director of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Operations Manager. Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to: ensuring that the pharmacy providers optimal clinical services daily, acting as departmental liaison in all clinical matters, student preceptorship, intra- and interdepartmental clinical education programs, staff development and clinical competency, oversight and evaluation of the clinical pharmacy staff, and chairing meetings of the hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. The clinical pharmacy manager facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, appropriate and cost-effective medication therapies.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide oversight/guidance of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
- Assist director in development and maintenance of new programs and/or roles to meet evolving needs of the department
- Lead and develop clinical programs, especially in specialty areas such as but not limited to:
1. Outpatient infusion/oncology
2. Transplant
3. Ambulatory pharmacy services
4. Develop and maintain pharmacist advance practice functions/pharmacy driven protocols
- Develop, recruit, train, mentor Clinical Pharmacist, residents and students and assist Pharmacy leadership in succession planning
- Lead, mentor, coach clinical pharmacist team to improve workflow, efficiency, ensure adequate coverage and increase presence in rounding/clinical decisions as well as encourage advancement in profession
- Develop and provide pharmacy in services on a set schedule e.g. on new drugs to physicians, residents, nursing, clinical staff to advocate and increase awareness of Pharmacy Dept/practice/advancements
- Coordinate and lead P&T in partnership w/ Director & Infection Control
- Continually keep updated with clinical guidelines, standard of practice to create new and update existing clinical policies and educate pharmacy staff and clinicians
- Develop and inform clinical staff drug shortage clinical strategies in partnership with Pharmacy Ops
- Investigational Drug Services Program Development, Training, Maintenance, Expansion
- Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – ValleyCare’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions
Job Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Clinical Pharmacy residency preferred or equivalent practice experience
Experience
- 8-10 years health-system experience preferred with 3-5 years in a clinical pharmacist position required
- At least 3-5 years of supervisory and/or advance education/training preferred
License/Certification
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Licensed/Registered Pharmacist in the state of practice, California.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- The drive, to learn, inspire, influence and educate others with humility while being assertive in advocating for the department of Pharmacy yet cooperative with other leaders, physicians and clinicians
- Executing the department of Pharmacy’s mission, vision and Oath of a Pharmacist as a role model and leading necessary changes in collaboration with Pharmacy leadership
- Excellent innovation, critical thinking, conflict resolution, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Physical Demand and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley (SHC - TV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $84.00 - $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Pleasanton, CA 94588: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person