Clinical Pharmacy Manager

at Amergis in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Amergis is hiring for a Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor in Chicago, IL.

Typical Duties:

+ Serves as Secretary and member of the Drug and Formulary (D&F) Committee. Prepares and distributes the monthly D&F Committee meeting packets, prepares and distributes the monthly Executive Medical Staff Summary reports, communicates and implements D&F Committee actions.

+ Coordinates the publication and distribution of the Pharmacy Newsletter, Pharmacy Bulletin, Drug Formulary and Drug Formulary Updates

+ Responsible for the development, implementation, assessment, and management of the clinical pharmacy services of the division.

+ Coordinates Scientific Committee approved IND study protocol procedures between investigators and involved pharmacy(ies); oversees the distribution and record keeping of investigational drugs.

+ Supervision of the clinical pharmacy services extended to patients and other professional staffs.

+ Responsible for the operational and budgetary obligations of the Clinical Division of Pharmacy. This includes the overall assessment of 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.

+ Assist 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).

+ Responsible for the evaluation of clinical pharmacists’ performance via the Department of Pharmacy pre-defined Standards of Practice.

+ Oversee and assist the clinical pharmacists in the development, implementation, and assessment of the inter-intradepartmental pharmacy educational and training programs.

+ Coordinates the staffing and assignments of the clinical pharmacists scheduled in the ambulatory clinics.

+ Prepare and provide the Director of Pharmacy any management data reports regarding new services, products, equipment, and supplies.

+ Responsible for reviewing/assigning drug evaluation reviews to clinical pharmacists for the purpose of assessing formulary addition requests.

+ Evaluate and approve requests for time off for clinical pharmacists with a focus on the day-to-day functional workload and service demands on the Department of Pharmacy services.

+ Serves as residency program director and continues to keep residency program accredited in accordance with ASHP.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

+ Successful completion of a Clinical Pharmacy Residency

+ Eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Illinois

+ At least one (1) year of recent experience as a clinical pharmacy supervisor, within a hospital, long term care, nursing home, or clinic setting

+ Knowledge of computer applications, including database skills.

+ COVID-19 Vaccine

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.