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Job Summary

As a full time, exempt, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, you will serve as the leader of clinical pharmacy programs and services, and cultivate a thriving clinical team in an innovative healthcare setting. Key responsibilities include:

Development and maintenance of drug policies that support optimal pharmaceutical care and promote optimal cost effectiveness for all patients
Assess, develop, coordinate, implement, and maintain clinically relevant tools to support clinical programs and services
Assist the Director of Pharmacy in maintaining the pharmacy and creating an annual clinical plan with the Hospital’s stakeholders and partners.

In this role, you will consistently aim for exceptional performance, delivering products and services to our leadership and staff that are distinguished for their contribution to the overall patient and family experience.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Evaluate, monitor, recommend and design patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens
Participate in pharmacy activities to assure safe, effective, appropriate, and economical use of medications to improve continuity of care and outcomes
Serves as a resource for professional staff and answers technical pharmaceutical questions; develops protocols to monitor drug therapy
Regularly monitor patient data and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and clinical outcomes, and report updates
Provide medication-therapy related education and training to team members
Document clinical activities, outcomes, and quality intervention results
Critically evaluate formulary requests for safety, efficacy, and cost effectiveness
Provide education on prescribed medications and compounds according to professional standards and practices
Develop and present clinical pharmacy content for The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
Participate in committees and meetings to facilitate improvement of patient care and development of goals, programs, and objectives for specialized patient populations
Participate in problem solving where appropriate about best practice development for medications such as high cost, or otherwise sub-optimal therapies
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Serves as the pharmacy coordinator for investigational drug studies and special projects; keeps informed of new drugs and innovations in the pharmaceutical field; maintains an up-to-date drug information service
Provide program and departmental oversight for involvement in hospital-wide stewardship programs
Serve as editor of hospital-wide Pharmacy Newsletter
Work to maintain compliance with current clinical programs and accreditations
Regularly review, update, and create policy and procedures concerning clinical pharmacy and patient safety
Assure completion or provide oversight for clinical projects such as medication use evaluations and quality and safety reviews
Attend relevant clinical pharmacy seminars and conferences as available
Collaborate with other departments to continuously improve the safety and quality of patient care
Champion pharmacy EHR improvement tasks and projects to improve patient safety and ensure proper compliance with billing and documentation
Process medication authorizations and document all cost savings and results
Accept and perform other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Pharmcy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy required

Required Licensure

Registered Pharmacist in the state of Michigan

Experience

Three years of relevant experience in hospital pharmacy preferred
American Society of Health –System Pharmacist (ASHP) PGY 1 or PGY2 residency or fellowship in pharmacy practice preferred
Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification or other applicable certification preferred

Essential Technical Abilities

Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
Digital dexterity e.g. use of computer keyboard
Strong knowledge of computer programs
Excellent telephone skills
Special Skills:
- Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruption
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment, learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions
- Ability to stay focused and productive though tasks may be repetitive
- 2nd language spoken preferred
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule for peak times
- Excellent customer service skills required

Essential Mental Abilities

Ability to adapt and maintain focus in fast paced, quickly changing or stressful situations.
Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents including, but not limited to policies, operating instructions, white papers, regulations, rules and laws.
Specific support functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion.
Demonstrates the skills of effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and job success.
Familiarity with all relevant insurance plans and formularies is demonstrated.
Communication with Department billing staff is accomplished in a timely manner to ensure accurate medication authorization information is aligned with accurate billing of services.
Comprehension of insurance data, benefits, in/out of network issues, notification requirements, and medical diagnosis is consistently demonstrated in order to ensure that all medication authorizations are completed prior to the date of service.
Sound judgment is consistently demonstrated as to when to involve pharmacists, physicians, or other health care professionals in the medication authorization or denial process.

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