Coordinates and
manages distributive and clinical services provided by Home Infusion
Pharmaceutical Services at Allied Health Solutions, including supervision of
personnel and educational programs offered by the department. This position
will serve as a liaison between home infusion, hospitals, home health
agencies and other health care professionals. Assumes role of
Pharmacist in Charge if appointed by Assistant Director/Director.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Bachelor of
Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of
pharmacy
2.
Must possess
current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in West Virginia or be
license eligible. Licensure must be completed within 90 days of hire. If
licensure is not obtained within 90 days of start date, associate will be
notified that they will be released from their employment.
EXPERIENCE:
1.
Completion of
a health-system pharmacy administration residency program OR;
2.
Completion of
a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND 1
year of experience as a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy administrator OR;
3.
Three years
of pharmacy administrative experience OR;
4.
Five years
pharmacist practice experience.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Master of
Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science
in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health.
2.
Board
Certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty.
EXPERIENCE:
1.
Home Infusion
experience.
CORE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The
statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities
and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Develops and
implements processes, within assigned teams, through orientation, training,
and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed,
maintained, improved, and demonstrated throughout their employment.
2.
Develops
systems and provides feedback to the Director to monitor the effectiveness of
drug distribution within assigned areas of responsibility.
3.
Develops and,
with approval, implements programs, systems, and services to provide drug
distribution and clinical services that meet or exceed national standards for
patients at Allied Health Solutions.
4.
Formulates
and refines systems used in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients.
5.
Directs the
activities of staff, within assigned teams, and monitors performance,
clarifies work expectations and promotes cooperation among individuals and
groups.
6.
Directly
supervises staff practicing in areas of primary responsibility.
7.
Performs
personnel functions such as interviewing, hiring and performance management
of direct-report employees.
8.
Ensures that
policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
9.
Investigates and studies trends and
developments in pharmacy practice; develops policies and procedures and
operational manuals; introduces new products and procedures to staff within
their assigned teams and responsibilities.
10.
Assures the development of policies,
procedures and other orientation and training materials to support clinical
and operational services.
11.
Identifies, seeks approval for and
with approval implements new products, technology, and procedures to improve
clinical and distribution operations.
12.
Works with the Director to determine
product standards and assure compliance with national standards and
regulatory requirements.
13.
Works closely with Director to ensure
staff are following policies and procedures to adhere to accreditation
standards for specialty pharmacy.
14.
Assists in
the preparation of the annual budget for the Department of Pharmacy; monitors
budget and other financial indicators during the year. Assists in the
development and implementation of plans to control costs and improve
departmental operations.
15.
Assists the
Director in the preparation of the annual labor, non-labor and capital
budgets as requested.
16.
Develops, and with approval,
implements systems to promote effective use of pharmacy resources.
17.
Assists the
Director of Pharmacy to develop and maintain performance improvement
indicators and programs to improve quality of service and optimize patient
safety.
18.
Works to
develop, implement and effectively respond to performance improvement
indicators that routinely assess pharmaceutical services and promote
improvement in the quality of services provided.
19.
Assures
adequate and timely submission of data and reports for performance
improvement activities.
20.
Active member
of Clinical Oversight and/or Quality Management committee.
21
Establishes
systems to encourage effective communication and working relationships
between pharmacy employees and other healthcare professionals.
22.
Takes a
proactive and innovative approach to problem identification and resolution.
23.
Maintains professional knowledge and
skills by active participation in continuing education activities.
24.
Maintains
professional society involvement (local, state and national).
25.
Precepts
pharmacy clerkship students and WVUH Pharmacy Practice Residents.
26.
Assumes role
of Pharmacist in Charge if appointed by the Assistant Director/Director
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Date
Reviewed/Revised: January 2021