Mgr Pharmacy Programs

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking an experienced pharmacy leader to oversee clinical management and process improvement for safe, cost-effective medication use across neonatal to adult patients. This role supports P&T activities, formulary and pathway development, and collaborates with medical staff, informatics, and residency programs to monitor costs and guide therapy.

Texas licensure is required; a Pharm.D.

Formación

• Licensure to practice Pharmacy in Texas is required.
• A Pharm. D. Degree, post-graduate residency, fellowship, or Master’s Degree is required.
• Five years additional experience in a clinically oriented hospital pharmacy is required.
• Certification via BCPS (Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties) is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversight and leadership of clinical management and process improvement programs to promote safe and cost effective use of medications for neonatal through adult patients.
• Disseminates clinical information to Medical and Pharmacy Staff and allied health personnel; supports P&T and Drug Utilization Evaluation committees; oversees formulary utilization programs and pathway/order set development.
• Develops reports to monitor usage and trends, guides plans to control costs and usage, and addresses medication reimbursement issues. Oversees clinical specialists, ICU decentralized pharmacists and Informatics pharmacist.

Educación

Pharm. D. degree

Residency/Fellowship/Master's

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight and leadership of clinical management and process improvement programs to promote safe and cost effective use of medications. Service provided for neonatal through adult patients in the hospital subject to Joint Commission, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid standards and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations. Disseminates clinical information to Medical and Pharmacy Staff and allied health personnel. Support of Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) and Drug Utilization Evaluation Committees and subcommittees of P&T. Oversight of formulary utilization programs and critical pathway/order set development. Significant interaction with Medical and clinical pharmacy and resident staff and pharmacy information systems staff. Provision of clinical information, including formulary and pathway/guideline through the web and online dissemination to health care professionals. Develops reports to monitor usage and identify trends in ordering high cost medications and guides plans to control costs and usage in accordance with therapeutic and cost effective principles. Conducts surveillance and makes recommendations for cost effective therapeutic guidelines. Addresses and helps resolve medication reimbursement issues. Oversight of clinical specialists, ICU decentralized pharmacists and Informatics pharmacist.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Licensure to practice Pharmacy in the State of Texas is required. A Pharm. D. Degree, post-graduate residency, fellowship, or Master’s Degree is required. Five years additional experience in a clinically oriented hospital pharmacy is required. Additionally, certification via BCPS (Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties) is preferred. Expertise in reimbursement is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.