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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacy Manager to lead and oversee the clinical pharmacy services within our healthcare facility. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients. This role involves supervising a team of clinical pharmacists, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, developing and implementing clinical protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of clinical pharmacy practice, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include managing medication therapy management programs, participating in interdisciplinary rounds, providing education to staff and patients, and monitoring medication use to optimize therapy. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will also be responsible for quality improvement initiatives, adverse drug event monitoring, and the development of policies and procedures related to medication use. This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for advancing pharmacy practice. Candidates should have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, relevant licensure, and several years of clinical pharmacy experience, preferably in a leadership role. Experience with electronic health records, formulary management, and pharmacy informatics is highly desirable. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will play a vital role in shaping the direction of pharmacy services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement clinical pharmacy protocols and guidelines
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapy
- Monitor and evaluate medication use and outcomes
- Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case reviews
- Provide education and training to pharmacy staff and healthcare providers
- Manage medication therapy management programs
- Oversee adverse drug event reporting and analysis
Requirements
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- Active pharmacist license in the relevant jurisdiction
- Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical pharmacy experience
- Previous leadership or management experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice and medication management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience with electronic health records and pharmacy informatics
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have managing clinical pharmacy teams?
- How do you ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and standards?
- Describe a time you implemented a successful quality improvement initiative.
- How do you handle conflicts within your team?
- What strategies do you use to optimize medication therapy for patients?
- How do you stay current with advancements in pharmacy practice?
- Describe your experience with electronic health records.
- What is your approach to staff education and training?
- How do you monitor and address adverse drug events?
- Why are you interested in this Clinical Pharmacy Manager position?
