Director - Clinical Pharmacy Services

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer…

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus incentive

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Sinai Hospital in Baltimore seeks an experienced Pharmacy Services leader to supervise the clinical activities of the Pharmacy Department, coordinate daily Pharmacist schedules, and deliver clinical patient care including dosing, drug interactions, and counseling.

The role collaborates with hospital leadership to manage medication budgets, develop QA/QI programs, provide staff education, and implement best-practice protocols to ensure safe, cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license required (Maryland).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• PharmB, MScPhm or PharmD is required.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist.
• Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates clinical activities of the Pharmacy Department.
• Coordinates the daily work schedule of Clinical Pharmacists.
• Provides pharmaceutical patient care including dosing, DUKE's, ADR's and counseling.
• Conducts in-services for medical and nursing staff.
• Develops QA/QI monitoring of Pharmacy clinical activities.
• Assists with budgeting and spend analysis; develops cost-effective care.
• Leads development of clinical service plans interfacing with system goals.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy

Education

PharmB

MScPhm

PharmD

Maryland Pharmacist License or eligibility

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist

Job description

Summary

Supervises and coordinates the clinical activities of the Pharmacy Department; supervises and coordinates the activities of the Clinical Pharmacists and their daily work schedule; performs pharmaceutical patient care duties including kinetic dosing, DUKE's, ADR's and patient counseling; conducts in-services for the medical and nursing staff; responsible for the clinical training issues of all Pharmacy staff.

• Works with various departments to deliver Pharmacy services.
• Responds to requests from the medical staff for assistance with medication dosing and evaluation.
• Responds to requests for patient medication counseling.
• Assists with medical and nursing staff to ensure the best patient care in a most cost-effective manner.
• Conducts in-services for the Hospital professional staff (pharmacists, technicians, nurses, and medical staff).
• Develops plans for the department. Establishes QA/QI monitoring of Pharmacy clinical activities.
• Develops clinical pharmacy service plan that interfaces with Department and System mission and goals.
• Assists the Director-Pharmacy with maintaining and projecting medication budget.
• Analyze drug spend trends to identify areas of opportunity and implement appropriate use/development of protocols and guidelines.
• Assists in preparation of annual facility clinical initiative savings budgets.
• Participates in quality improvement, fiscal and productivity goals and objectives with upper management.
• Oversees clinical program. Performs a review of clinical pharmacy services to ensure safe medication practice and quality patient outcomes.
• Provides periodic review of documented clinical interventions and provides summary reports and recommendations to facilities on quality/content of documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with facility directors and leadership teams on clinical initiatives and facility and division results. Assists in development of "best practice" recommendations for clinical procedures to minimize adverse events and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Facilitates review of division ADE/ADR reports to work on identifying trends and process improvement initiatives. Provides education to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, providers, and nurses related to the safe and effective utilization medications through pharmacy services.
• Ensures provision of education and support at LifeBridge facilities with regard to clinical pharmacy responsibilities, clinical protocol justification, execution and implementation.
• Provides education through support via webinar, tele-conference, live or other communication.
• Provides opportunities for preceptor development across the system to support the pharmacy residency program and pharmacy students.
• Works with internal and external customers to deliver the highest level of pharmaceutical care through the use of information technology.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• PharmB or MScPhm or PharmD is required
• Pharmacist License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist

Pay Range: $81.93 to $122.90 (based on experience)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Director level benefits and annual bonus incentive, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.