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CLINICAL PHARMACY MANAGER – INPATIENT SERVICES - STROGER HOSPITAL

Posted on December 3, 2024

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From 2024-12-14

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Internal Number: 00135271

Job Posting:  Dec 2, 2024, 11:24:04 AM

Closing Date:  Dec 16, 2024, 11:59:00 PM Full-time

Shift Start Time:  9:00 A.M.   Shift End Time:  5:00 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit:  NONE

Posting Salary:  $170,686.00 - $180,165.00

Organization:  Health and Hospital Systems

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy.? Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. ?For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER JR. HOSPITAL - INPATIENT SERVICES

JOB TITLE:  CLINICAL PHARMACY MANAGER

DEPARTMENT:  PHARMACY

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

Non-Union

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager (Manager) has operational and budgetary responsibility for area of assignment, under administrative direction. The Manager has responsibility for all clinical personnel assigned to the Clinical Pharmacy Division of the Department of Pharmacy to include hiring, evaluation, assignment, and disciplinary procedures. The Manager has responsibility for development and implementation of policies and procedures for the area of assignment. Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to by delivering clinically oriented pharmacy services. These responsibilities include patient’s education and counseling of medications, performing medication histories, and ensuring optimum patient outcomes of therapy; In addition, provide training and teaching to new medical residents, medical students, and ancillary professional staffs: i.e., dieticians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and others. Supervises all activities of the staff as well as set goals and objectives for the division.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining•Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals•Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline•Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels•Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements•Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision•Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices•Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management•Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success•Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures

Typical Duties•Serves as Co-Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. Prepares and distributes the monthly P&T Committee meeting packets, prepares and distributes monthly Executive Medical Staff Summary reports, communicates and implements P&T Committee actions.•Coordinates the publication and distribution of the Pharmacy Residents Newsletter, Drug Formulary and Drug Formulary Updates, as well as managing the respective intranet sites and FDA alerts.•Manages the hospital formulary, member of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) committee, reviews high-cost medications, and analyzes proper use of medications versus cost savings.•The job duties are in addition to the requirements and responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist and the medication assistance program team members.•Responsible for the development, implementation, assessment, and management of the clinical pharmacy services and the medication assistance program of the division.•Supervises the clinical pharmacy and medication assistance program services extended to patients and other professional staffs.•Responsible for the operational and budgetary obligations of the Medication Assistance Program and Clinical Division of Pharmacy. This includes the overall assessment of medication assistance program team members and the assignment of clinical pharmacists to appropriate patient care unit, clinics, or service areas and the workload which accompanies these assignments.•Coordinates the training and continuing education activities of the departmental staff.•Oversees the development and implementation of quality improvement activities, drug utilization evaluation, pharmacy "help desk," and other hospital-wide responsibilities.•Assists the Director of Pharmacy in the day-to-day functional workload and service demands on the pharmacy (i.e., attend meetings on behalf of the Director of Pharmacy; provide staffing support and coordination as needed for the ambulatory pharmacies).•Oversees and assists the Pyxis coordinator with any Pyxis queries.•Responsible for the evaluation of medication assistance program team members and clinical pharmacists' performance via the Department of Pharmacy pre-defined Standards of Practice. Responsible for the enactment of any disciplinary proceeding if necessary.•Oversees and assists medication assistance program team members and clinical pharmacists in the development, implementation, assessment of the inter-intradepartmental pharmacy educational and training programs.•Acts as Residency Program Coordinator or Director.•Works to improve current residency program.•Writes policies as needed for the pharmacy residency program and clinical services as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE•    Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage•    Basic Term Life Insurance•    Pension Plan•    Deferred Compensation Program•    Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time•    You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).  Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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