Ambulatory Pharmacy Manager
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Orange, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from a university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
- Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire
- Completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations for managers in Retail Pharmacy
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) for managers in Retail Pharmacy
- Completion of a Health-system Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) PGY2 Residency
- Four years of pharmacy experience, including at least one year of leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Supervise the activities of Pharmacists and support staff assigned to the store and ensures accurate and timely preparation and processing of orders.
- Assume responsibility for safe and accurate handling of all funds and records.
- Review and interpret all physician orders for processing, rationality, dosage form, allergies, interactions, incompatibilities, etc.
- Advise prescribing physician of inconsistencies, recommend alternate medications and determine proper quantities to be prepared/dispensed.
- Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other appropriate individuals by consulting with physicians regarding all drug therapy requested.
- Clarify physician orders and assist physicians in investigating new and alternate medications to be used.
- Instruct patients regarding individual mediation therapy.
- Enter patient and medication order information into pharmacy computers to facilitate medication dispensing.
- Coordinate the third-party prescription process by ensuring accuracy of information, including patient name, physician provider numbers, product name or NDC number, directions, directed daily usage and corresponding quantities.
- Supervise personnel functions, analyze workflow and adjust scheduling as needed.
- For specialty pharmacy, develop clinical documentation standards as required by URAC and other internal and external regulatory groups and customers.
- Develop integrated team and individual goals tied to overall specialty pharmacy goals.
- Adhere to direct report payroll budget and other budget areas defined by Senior Director.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS, MBA or PharmD
- Board Certification (BCACP/BCPS) and/or residency training