Lead Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy - Allen Hospital

Mercy Health; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health Leads Pharmacy is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for the Inpatient Pharmacy at Allen Hospital to oversee compliance with regulations and medication management standards, coordinating specialized activities across locations.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, quality improvement and collaboration with caregivers and leaders to ensure safe, effective drug therapy. Licensure and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school required.
• State Pharmacist licensure required; driver's license preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacist experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership, policy development and quality assurance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead program development, policy development and implementation; quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Develop staff competency and training programs; coordinate compliance.
• Promote safe medication utilization and monitor adverse events.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacy team, caregivers and leaders.
• Oversee IV admixture services and related QA activities; participate in service committees.
• Oversee investigational pharmacy operations for research as applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Mentorship

Training Employees

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Professional Judgement

Time Management

Teamwork

Clinical Knowledge

Quality Monitoring

Problem Solving

Pharmacy Compliance

Research

Pharmacy Operations

Medication Safety

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy (ACPE accredited)

Advanced pharmacy degree / residency or healthcare leadership training (preferred)

Pharmacist Licensure (State Board)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Lead Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy - Allen Hospital

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - 40 Weekly Hours


• Primary Shift Times - Days/Afternoons


• Work Locations - Allen Hospital (Primary), Lorain Hospital, and Medication Management Clinic

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Lead Pharmacist (LP) assists with oversight and logistics surrounding departmental compliance with regulations and medication management standards. The Lead Pharmacist will perform various activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy. The Lead Pharmacist will spend a specified component of their time leading a specialized pharmacy activity or working on pharmacy related business activities within the department. Activities may include, but are not limited to coordinating departmental practice, organizing training and in-services, managing quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Essential Job Functions

• In addition to pharmacist responsibilities, duties focus on program development, policy development and implementation, quality assurance and performance improvement activities and resource management. The Lead Pharmacist functions in a variety of roles to improve pharmacy operations, support regulatory compliance and fiscal stewardship.


• Develops standard-related practice expertise of pharmacy staff. Advances standards, requirements and training programs for pharmacy practice and coordinates competency for compliance.


• Promotes safe medication utilization, identifies and resolves potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in hospital's event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes.


• Works collaboratively and effectively communicates verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, caregivers and leaders to deliver high quality pharmaceutical services.


• Assists with standard leadership functions within the department to include oversight of staff, input for employee assessments and evaluations, attends committees and meetings, assists with call-out coverage, on-call rotation and initiation of emergency procedures and other duties as assigned.


• Lead IV Pharmacist duties- coordinates the provision of inpatient and outpatient intravenous admixture services, works to ensure safe and effective drug therapy by coordinating departmental and staff practice, oversees all admixture quality assurance and performance improvement activities and participates in service related committees. The Lead IV Pharmacist may also assist in maintaining infusion pump drug libraries, supports related information systems and may participate in investigational or research related activities.


• Lead Research Pharmacist duties (if applicable) oversees investigational pharmacy operations and pharmacy technical staff to support clinical research activities related to industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials for multiple research sites in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The Lead Research Pharmacist develops, monitors and maintains step-by-step procedures for accountability, storage, preparation, dispensing and distribution of investigational and study drugs and maintains codes, labels and other predefined formats for pharmacy computer entry. The Lead Research Pharmacist evaluates study protocols to determine appropriate resources and materials needed to satisfy study requirements and interacts with investigators, study sponsors, research personnel and other healthcare providers.

*This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

Licensing/Certification

Pharmacist Licensure - State Board of Pharmacy (required)

Valid state driver's license (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy (required)

Advanced pharmacy degree, residency or degree in healthcare leadership (preferred)

Work Experience

3 years of experience working as a pharmacist in a pharmacy (required)

Previous supervisory experience (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)


• Infant (1-12 months)


• Pediatrics (1-12 years)


• Adolescents (13-17 years)


• Adults (18-64 years)


• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur


• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*


• May have periods of constant interruptions


• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions


• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel


• * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Prescriptions


• Medical Prescriptions


• Patient medications


• Leadership


• Mentorship


• Training Employees


• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication


• Professional Judgement


• Time Management


• Teamwork


• Clinical Knowledge


• Quality Monitoring


• Problem Solving


• Clinical Pharmacy


• Research


• Pharmacy Compliance

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)


• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts


• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders


• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Pharmacy - Allen

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