Manager, Pharmacy - Clinical

Baptist Healthcare System; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Leave Sharing Program

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY seeks a Pharmacy Clinical Manager to lead and supervise clinical pharmacy services, ensuring safe, evidence-based medication management and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

The role emphasizes education, development of protocols, and participation in antimicrobial stewardship programs to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of five years of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Current Kentucky and/or Indiana Pharmacists license in good standing.
• BLS/ACLS certification within six months of hire.
• PGY-2 residency and board certification preferred.
• AMS leadership certification or infectious diseases credential within three years of hire or PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency completion.

Responsibilities

• Leads clinical pharmacy services for safe, evidence-based medication management.
• Supervises pharmacists, residents, students, and staff as applicable.
• Provides clinical guidance to physicians, nurses, and staff.
• Develops clinical protocols, guidelines, and med-safety initiatives.
• Coordinates quality improvement activities and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Participates in hospital committees and regulatory compliance.
• Manages staff recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Leadership

Education

AMS

Antimicrobial stewardship

Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Summary

Job Description: Manager, Pharmacy - Clinical

Full Time I 1st Shift

Pharmacy I Corbin, KY

The Pharmacy Department is dedicated to ensuring the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications for patients across the hospital. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide medication management, clinical consultations, medication preparation and dispensing, patient education, and medication safety oversight. The department plays a vital role in supporting quality patient care, improving outcomes, and promoting safe medication practices throughout the organization.

The Pharmacy Clinical Manager acts as the principal point of contact for safe and appropriate medication use through education and physician liaison activities. Provides leadership to the department in the provision of clinical pharmacy services and drug information to medical, nursing, and ancillary staff. Facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote optimal patient outcomes through safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy.

Description

• Leads and oversees clinical pharmacy services to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication management.
• Supervises clinical pharmacists, pharmacy specialists, residents, students, and support staff as applicable.
• Provides clinical guidance and education to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Develops and implements clinical pharmacy protocols, treatment guidelines, and medication safety initiatives.
• Coordinates quality improvement activities, medication use evaluations, and antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Participates in hospital committees, regulatory compliance activities, and pharmacy-related initiatives.
• Manages staff recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, training, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy required.
• Minimum of five years of clinical pharmacy practice experience required.
• Current Kentucky and/or Indiana Board of Pharmacy license in good standing, as applicable to the practice site.
• BLS/ACLS certification required within six months of hire.
• Completion of a PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency and Board Certification preferred.
• If designated as Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Committee leader or co-leader, must meet one of the following: Board Certification in Infectious Diseases or recognized antimicrobial stewardship certification/education within three years of hire, or completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.