Clinical Pharmacy Manager

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Education support

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is hiring a Clinical Pharmacy Manager to oversee pharmacy clinical programs and provide mentorship. This role includes managing formulary processes, ensuring effective drug therapy, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Doctorate in Pharmacy and possesses strong clinical competencies. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision support, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license required.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy clinical programs including formulary management.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens and conduct drug utilization reviews.
• Mentor pharmacy students, residents, and staff.

Skills

Clinical consultation

Pharmaceutical dispensing

Policy and procedure development

Formulary management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Doctorate Degree

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Clinical Pharmacy Manager? The Woman's Hospital of Texas, part of HCA Healthcare, has committed funds to support our team members.

Job Summary and Qualifications The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for designing, implementing and managing the pharmacy clinical programs. This includes formulary management, policy and procedure development and education across the healthcare spectrum. The Clinical Manager shall also assist in managing the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Director or designee is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Interprets orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
• Accurately compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals
• Complies with facility policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug–drug interactions, drug–food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners; suggests appropriate, cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
• Sustains the hospital formulary, minimizing non‑formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promoting rational drug therapy selection
• Supports participation in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds (may need to attend)
• Identifies, designs and analyzes drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and determines action plans based on results
• Provides accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
• Develops, manages and mentors pharmacy clinical programs (e.g., drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing) as determined appropriate based on patient population and literature guidelines
• Develops, manages and mentors antimicrobial management program (AMP)
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
• Mentors and educates with ongoing analysis of interventions to ensure accurate documentation and provides summary reports
• Supports and participates in quality improvement, risk management and patient safety programs, including National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and medication‑related initiatives
• Responsible for design, analysis and reporting of adverse drug reactions, medication errors and pharmacy quality initiatives; mentors others in these programs
• Develops and participates in training and mentorship programs for pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians; maintains responsibility for assessing participants
• Develops and documents staff competency on an ongoing basis and develops improvement plans when deficiencies are identified
• Primary preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents as it relates to clinical pharmacy services
• Responsible for designing and managing programs and mentoring students/residents as well as other preceptors
• Maintains professional competency to meet current and future needs of the facility
• Develops and manages specialty pharmacy practice programs related to clinical pharmacy

Qualifications

• Pharmacist
• Bachelor’s Degree or Doctorate Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts and retirement tools
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships
• Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans and other voluntary benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. The Woman’s Hospital of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.