Clinical Coordinator/ Pharmacy

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a clinical pharmacy leader to supervise staff in specialized areas, collaborate with departmental leadership, and support clinical pharmacy programs. The role involves training new employees and providing excellent patient care and pharmacotherapy.

Qualified candidates should have a degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy and relevant experience. BLS and ACLS certifications are required. Emory offers comprehensive benefits that start day one, along with an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Georgia Licensure; must be licensed in Georgia before start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in specialized clinical areas.
• Collaborate with leadership on pharmacy programs.
• Train new employees, pharmacy students, and residents.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Research skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

PGY1 and PGY2 residency or equivalent experience

Masters degree preferred

BCPS preferred

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day one
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more!

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides staff supervision in a specialized clinical area (e.g. transplant, critical care, and/or nutrition support) and collaborates with departmental leadership in the design, implementation, and ongoing clinical pharmacy programs at Emory Healthcare.

Collaborates with departmental and patient care leadership to develop, implement and evaluate the department's mission and service goals and objectives. Effectively manages employee performance to support providing quality, timely, and cost effective products and services to outpatients and other customers.

Actively participates on hospital committees and provides specialized pharmacotherapeutic representation in the decision making process. Assists with efforts to secure funding for clinical research.

Writes and prepares professional articles and papers for publication and research. Participates in and supports research projects being conducted in the department. Initiates and regularly attends scheduled medical rounds to provide input on pharmacotherapy and to augment the education of medical interns and residents.

Assists in training new employees, pharmacy students, and residents involved in clinical pharmacological activities. Serves as a model for providing direct patient care through excellent clinical skills and communication and by staying current with relevant literature. Provides daily patient profile review to assess, monitor and recommend appropriate drug therapy. Identifies, resolves and/or prevents medication‑related problems. Ensures appropriate therapy and outcomes.

Make recommendations for improving upon any and all steps of the medication process. Maintains personal commitment to professional development and excellence. Meets departmental professional development requirements and expectations. Participates in/supports research projects which have major outcome or cost implications related to drug therapy. Writes and prepares pertinent professional material for publication and presentation.

Works closely with leadership in developing system‑wide metrics and processes for measuring the outcomes and impact of revised and/or new clinical programs. Provides reports demonstrating the impact of these programs. Takes a leadership role in ensuring staff's understanding of clinical department practices, standards, and policies. Augments the education of pharmacists, students, medical interns, and residents. Assists with the training of new pharmacy employees. Creates professional development opportunities for the purpose of advancing pharmacists' skill sets as determined by the Pharmacy Practice Model.

Design, implement, direct, and support departmental and/or system‑wide initiatives to enhance patient safety & outcomes, promoting learning, and contributing to innovative approaches to patient care. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Eligible for Georgia Licensure. Candidate is required to be licensed in Georgia prior to official start date. PGY1 and a PGY2 residency or equivalent experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days and ACLS within 6 months of hire, if directly applicable to practice specialty. BCPS preferred. Masters degree preferred. Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Physical Requirements

Medium: 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the work day (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the work day (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood‑borne pathogen exposure, Bio‑hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor surfaces, Hot/Cold temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.