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Company Profile

McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively.

United by our I2CARE shared principles, our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful - all for the better health of patients. McKesson has been named a "Most Admired Company" in the healthcare wholesaler category by FORTUNE, a "Best Place to Work" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a topmilitary-friendly companyby Military Friendly. For more info, visit take pride in our culture of connection and believe in a workplace where everyone can be their full, authentic self. We welcome and encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities and others with diverse perspectives to join our growing team. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable assets that can translate into a rewarding career path with us.

Job Description

We are seeking a Pharmacy Sales Consultant. ThePharmacy Sales Consultant (PSC)is an individual contributor sales professional responsible for the selling of our portfolio of products and services into community pharmacies within an assigned geographic territory. The PSC is a highly consultative role requiring the ability to effectively lead all interactions with the pharmacist in charge and/or business owner of the pharmacy. The PSC will develop the appropriate strategy for each assigned account, prospect, and lead the coordinated execution of various products and services throughout the sales process. The PSC will position McKesson as a trusted and expert partner. This is a field-based position with daily customer and prospect facing responsibilities within the region, so extensive travel with some overnights required.

The Pharmacy Sales Consultant focuses on retaining independently owned community and Alternate Site pharmacies through a high level of customer satisfaction and cultivating the customer through in-depth growth strategy and Enterprise Solutions within our portfolio of products and services. The Pharmacy Sales Consultant also uses a robust knowledge of our value proposition to win new, profitable business. As a sales consultant, it is vital to understand the current industry and customer opportunities or challenges and well as have a collaborative relationship with peers and cross-functional departments to provide guidance and expertise to the customer. The territory for this position will cover western Massachusetts and upstate New York (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse & Albany). The ideal candidate will be in central New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve annual budget objectives for assigned sales territory.

• Build a comprehensive business plan to optimize short- and long-term territory performance.

• Lead the execution of a consultative sales process from qualification to contract negotiations for all opportunities within assigned territory.

• Build a robust opportunity funnel by organic (cold calling) and coordinated efforts.

• Prepare for and provide meaningful participation in the future improvement and development of McKesson products and services leveraging the experience of our pharmacy partners.

• Provide customers with marketing advice, financial analysis to formulate financial plans, managed care information, competitive data and profit enhancing opportunities through sales methodologies and programs designed to point out the benefits of company products/services/technologies.

• Develop sales proposals, business reviews, sales presentations of specific products and services, demonstrations of products, merchandising plans, and sales promotions to grow existing business or capture new accounts.

• Ensure ongoing attention to enhancing strong relationships with key customers to build/maintain the credibility required to retain business long term.

• Provide problem solving and troubleshooting expertise to customers in servicing existing accounts through collaboration with other departments.

• Participate in sales team presentations where appropriate to further enhance business growth opportunities, improve selling skills, and gain knowledge about the customer base.

• Maintain current, detailed, accurate data in CRM, providing accurate real-time sales forecasts.

• Special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Primary territory

Ideal candidate is located in Central New York covering western Massachusetts and upstate New York (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse & Albany).

Travel

• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record/MVR.

• Must be open to 70% travel with 8-12+ overnights per month.

Education

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in sales, marketing, business management, or healthcare related field preferred.

Critical Skills

• 4+ years' sales experience with track record of success, of delivering results and meeting/exceeding sales goals.

• 2+ years Medical and/or Pharmacy experience.

• 4+ years B2B fieldsales experience.

• Experience in the retail/distribution, healthcare delivery, pharmacy, community pharmacy, benefits, or insurance industry helpful and preferred.

• Proficiency with using a CRM tool (e.g., Salesforce, ACT).

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook)

• Consultative sales approach to identify customer needs.

• Excellent analysis, problem solving, and negotiation skills.

Additional Skills

• Demonstrates teamwork/collaborationwith a focus on facilitating trust and open communication.

• Ability to articulate the organization's value proposition to customers.

• Strong business/financial acumen.

• Influential communicator with focus on active listening and customizing messages appropriately for differing audiences.

• Organized, accountable, assertive, and focused on results.

Working Conditions

• Remote/Home Office work environment.

• Must live in territory, ideally centrally located in New York.

• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record/MVR.

• Able to travel extensively overnight in region to customers 70% of the time by air and by car.

• Must be authorized to work in the US unrestricted - This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Total Target Cash (TTC) Pay Range for this position:

Total Target Cash (TTC) is defined as base pay plus target incentive.

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Manager of Regional Pharmacy - WI

The Manager of Regional Pharmacy directs all functions of the Pharmacy Operations for the assigned sites(s) in a collaborative fashion while overseeing the financial, operation and quality components of those pharmacy sites. Assists the director with development and implementation of policies and procedures, QA, and performance standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PharmD degree
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency in health-system pharmacy administration or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of supervisory/management experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed in Wisconsin in Pharmacy

Job Duties:

• Assists the director of pharmacy in planning and implementing procedures in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies and legal requirements.
• Works as part of the system pharmacy leadership team to formulate ideas, analyze problems, develops solutions, budget and planning of operational activities.
• Establishes effective working relationships and maintains open lines of communication with medical staff. Maintains collaborative and cooperative communication and working relationships with all hospital staff to ensure effective operations.
• Confers with information systems to develop computer programs for pharmacy information management systems, patient and department charge systems, and inventory control.
• Participates on Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Safety Committee, Information Systems Committee, Patient Medication Safety Committee, Nursing/Pharmacy Committee plus others as directed by the director of pharmacy.
• Performs human resource responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new partners, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of partner concerns, corrective actions, terminations and overall partner morale
• Ensures all pharmacy operation areas meet productivity, budgetary, partner engagement, and patient outcome targets and standards by continually monitoring and adjusting plans as needed.
• Able to perform all duties of the pharmacy manager
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Assists with the daily operations of the various Pharmacy Department programs, multiple projects and participate in Plan and regulatory agency audits, as necessary.
• Makes high volume of outbound calls to members, prescribers, and pharmacies in regard to the Adherence program.
• Assists members in refilling their medications and reaching out to the prescriber’s office if a member requires additional refills on their maintenance medications.
• Drafts routine reports and correspondence.
• Supports all CMS required oversight processes of PBM including but not limited to: Rebates, Explanation of Benefit reports, Transition Reports, and Part B vs Part D.
• Responds to inquiries from physicians, members, and pharmacies related to formulary and prescription benefits.
• Retrieves accurate, concise, applicable, and timely drug information.
• Interacts with Plan's contracted PBM to ensure communications and information to other internal Plan departments as applicable.
• Interacts with Plan’s contracted PBM in regard to Prior Authorizations, Overrides and in resolving issues pertaining to member’s medications.
• Makes outbound calls to pharmacies and prescribers to resolve prescription issues such as medication requires Prior Authorization, assist retail/mail order pharmacies in resolving third party rejections, and reviewing daily rejections while ensuring we are CMS compliant.
• Interacts with internal plan departments to address pharmacy related issues.
• Works closely with compliance department to make sure Pharmacy Programs meet the criteria established by CMS.
• Ensures all HMO’s members information is kept confidential according to HIPAA.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

• Required: Minimum 1 year customer experience.
• Preferred: Prior Pharmacy Tech experience in a healthcare setting.
  

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associates Degree in Pharmacy Tech
  

• Required: None
• Preferred: Pharmacy Tech school
  

• Required:
• Knowledge of pharmacy and medical nomenclature/terminology, common medication dosages, trade & generics, and medication therapy application.
• Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others; provide leadership, teach and collaborate with others.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a constructive relationship with diverse members, management, employees and vendors;
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform mathematical calculations and calculate simple statistics correctly
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; advanced problem-solving; ability to use advanced reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and design, implement and manage appropriate resolution.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Bilingual - English/Spanish or English/Chinese
  

• Required: Pharmacy Tech license
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician
  

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Job Summary

Job Description

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years with a minimum of 1 year Pharmacy experience, including a minimum of 3 months of licensed work as a Pharmacist
• Experience Desired: Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Education Required: Bachelors Degree
• Certification or Licensing Required: Pharmacy; Immunization Certification and License; Valid CPR Certification; NPI
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to the safe and efficient dispensing of all patient orders by following all quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Model excellent patient care by respecting, engaging and enthusiastically meeting or exceeding all patient needs including counseling and problem solving.
• Perform all the duties of a Pharmacist, including but not limited to, interpret, fill and refill prescriptions for medications/durable medical equipment, reviewing all clinical aspects of the prescription; maintaining up to date patient profiles; verifying patient receives accurate medications/durable medical equipment.
• Demonstrate adherence to all company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations through example and coaching.
• Provide an optimal team and patient experience by proper scheduling, delegation of work assignments, and efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Manage inventories by tracking daily reports, overseeing physical inventory counts, and overseeing proper of medications and supplies in order to meet patient requirements and maximize profits.
• Work with the Supermarket team including Pharmacy District Leader, Corporate Pharmacy team, Store Leader and Regional Business Leader to ensure that maximum efficiency and profitability are achieved.
• Supervise, coordinate and oversee selection, training, development, performance, recognition and empowerment of staff to ensure continuous engagement of team members and improvement of
  department services.
• Maintain a neat and sterile work environment to comply with all company, local, state and federal government requirements.
• Review and analyze all appropriate service and business metrics and contribute to action plans to improve outcomes.
• Complete all required audits and paperwork
• Provide direct supervision, including coaching and feedback to all team members, as appropriate, following proper guidelines.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment for all team members.
• Administer immunizations and actively participate in clinical services to optimize patient and company outcomes.
• Assist in mentoring/training new team members in the Pharmacy Lead and execute all company initiatives and programs.
• Remain informed and up to date on new drugs, therapies, and developments in the pharmacy industry.
• Maintain professional competency and service skills. Be an advocate for positive change in the pharmacy profession to improve, advance, and expand both patient care and company performance.
• Continuously build professional rapport with outside partners including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, industry representatives and vendors.
• Perform duties of Pharmacy Technician as required.

About Us

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Proficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, hospital/pharmacy related software, drug preparation pumps/devices, packaging and labeling machines, automated drug dispensing equipment, prescription balances, and portable data processing units
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.

• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and to support the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
• Contributes in department efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizing patient care.

• Performs efficient and safe medication distribution functions such as, but not limited to: telephone triage, repackaging of medications, labeling medications, charge/credit of medications, compounding medications, and inventory of medications.
• Provides support to the workflow and reports any problems to the appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for the assigned role/function.
• Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions in achieving departmental objectives.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Participates in department projects activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No

• On Call* No

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
  
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
  
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Proficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, hospital/pharmacy related software, drug preparation pumps/devices, packaging and labeling machines, automated drug dispensing equipment, prescription balances, and portable data processing units
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.

• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and to support the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
• Contributes in department efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizing patient care.

• Performs efficient and safe medication distribution functions such as, but not limited to: telephone triage, repackaging of medications, labeling medications, charge/credit of medications, compounding medications, and inventory of medications.
• Provides support to the workflow and reports any problems to the appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for the assigned role/function.
• Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions in achieving departmental objectives.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Participates in department projects activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No

• On Call* No

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
  
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
  
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary:

All pharmacists fill orders for drugs, monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information. Pharmacists provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence and efficiency. In addition, level II pharmacists participate in management of patient pharmacotherapy and quality medication management within assigned service lines.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Interprets drug orders (verbal and written) and transcribes/verifies into computerized patient medication record accurately. Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians
• Maintains competency required for current job title/position
• Maintains current pharmacist license. Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files. Attends staff meetings.
• Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
• Provides analysis of medication use processes and contributes at least one related project per year.
• Ambulatory care Pharmacist
• Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services utilizing approved protocols and/or collaborative agreement with other providers, including managing patient drug therapy, anticoagulation management, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Performs duties in the clinical areas assigned such as but not limited to: anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and renal drug dosing per hospital protocol.
• Reads, extracts and interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sustains the hospital drug formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners as appropriate.
• Provides accurate, adequate and timely drug information to the hospital’s professional staff.
• Provides drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
• Conducts designated interventions as defined in department Clinical Intervention activities (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic dosing support, Anticoagulation)
• Baseline departmental standards for reporting interventions for clinical productivity as defined by departmental goals.
• Participates in antibiotic stewardship, opioid stewardship, and shortage management activities as assigned
• Attends interdisciplinary rounds when assigned
• Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion
• Contributes to the advancement of the pharmacy department and medication management of the organization through (minimum):
• Precepting of pharmacy residents and students
• Assessment of new and ongoing pharmacist competencies
• In-service of pharmacy and/or nursing staff (1 per year)
• Participates in departmental or sub-committees as assigned
• Completes 1 clinical project per year

Occupational Hazards

• Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• Risk 0 exposure category.
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
• Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.G. patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy degree required.
• One of the following required: BPS Board Certification, Residency, Fellowship or at least 5 years of hospital experience.

Experience

• PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency completion, Board certification, or 5 years hospital experience required at hire.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Pharmacy registration in the State of practice.
• Must have pharmacy State licensure within 60 days of start date.
• Pharmacist preceptor within 90 days.
• BLS or ACLS and PALS (pediatric practice) within 180 days of start date.
• Must accrue ASHP Residency Preceptor status within 180 days of hire (for Ministries with Residency programs).

Work Schedule:

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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: ROPH OP Infusion Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $53.73 - $84.63 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The scope of practice of the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist covers direct and indirect patient care, education, medication safety, performance improvement, and consultation. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for the provision of both operational and clinical pharmacy services to a general population of patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
•Illinois Pharmacist License.
•Minimum of four years of Clinical Pharmacy experience OR PGY 1 residency completed within the last seven years, which includes Clinical / Specialty Pharmacy experience.
•Knowledge in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy.
•Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
•Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•BLS Certification.
•ACLS Certification (or shall be obtained upon hire).
•Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Board Certification.
•Doctor of Pharmacy degree and residency certificate.
•Experience and strong knowledge base in specialty drug therapies.

Responsibilities:
1. Responsibilities will include order verification, discharge counseling, projects, and education of other healthcare professionals
2. Evaluate and verify Epic physician's orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancy.
3. Clarify physicians' orders when necessary through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.
4. Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff.
5. Participates in the pharmacy department's most current method of documenting clinical interventions.
6. Perform daily review of pharmacy reports including pharmacokinetic monitoring and other drug or patient specific reports that may be required.
7. Conducts monthly nursing unit inspections of medication storage areas as assigned.
8. Supervise pharmacy technician staff involved in the preparation and delivery of medications ensuring coordination of workflows with established delivery schedules.
9. Coordinate medication ordering, preparation, dispensing, and administration systems for the patient populations outlined above on a daily basis.
10. Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
11. Participates in SE (ADR and medication error) reporting programs.
12. Complete clinical and operational activities as designated by the departmental management team (e.g. pyxis inventory optimization, relevant process improvement projects, etc.).
13. Precept pharmacy students and residents (PGY1 and PGY2) as assigned in clinical and operational areas
14. Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff.
15. Assess and evaluates the medical and drug literature in order to compare and contrast therapeutic regimens and uses for new or existing drug treatments.
16. Implement medication safety initiatives as determined by current departmental needs and ongoing projects.
17. Develop operational and clinical projects as determined by current departmental needs and ongoing projects.
18. Serves as a liaison with other departments for collaborative research activity.
19. Responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the ambulatory care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
20. Actively participates in professional organizations.

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