Pharmacy Coordinator - Ambulatory Medication Management

kansashealthsystem; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking a Pharmacist to oversee procurement, regulatory compliance, and serve as PIC for multiple ambulatory sites in the Kansas City metro. This role emphasizes safe, cost-conscious medication management and leadership within the pharmacy team.

The ideal candidate will have a PharmD or equivalent, active pharmacist licensure, and residency or substantial practice experience in ambulatory or hospital pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy required.
• ASHP PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of practice experience in area of focus (pharmacy).
• Licensed Pharmacist - state licensure within 120 days from start date.
• BLS certification required.
• Masters degree in Pharmacy Administration/Health Administration/Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement operations and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations.
• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for multiple clinic locations in the Kansas City metro.
• Participate in patient care rounds and provide pharmaceutical care.
• Lead and support departmental performance improvement and safe medication practices.
• Educate staff and precept students and interns in organised rotations.
• Contribute to research, publications, or posters for professional meetings.

Education

Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy

ASHP PGY-1 and PGY-2 Residency or equivalent

3+ years of practice experience in pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist (state licensure within 120 days)

BLS certification

Master's Degree in Pharmacy Administration/Health Administration/Business Administration (preferred)

Job description

Position Title

Pharmacy Coordinator - Ambulatory Medication Management Southlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to oversee procurement operations, ensure compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations, and serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for multiple clinic locations across the Kansas City metro area. This role is essential to maintaining operational excellence, regulatory integrity, and the secure handling of controlled substances within our clinical network.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens.
• Actively supports department staffing needs by flexing to other areas or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need.
• Assures timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, order verification and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders.
• Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in Patient Safety Net (PSN) and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems.
• Demonstrates personal effectiveness in leading the unit/team towards it goals and inspires a spirit of intra-team and inter-team cooperation.
• Identifies opportunities and needs for new or enhanced pharmacy services to support the mission of the organization and leads organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole.
• Identifies personal professional development needs and maintains a plan for continued growth.
• Maintains focus on all key stakeholders and supports the unit/team ability to deliver on all valid stakeholder expectations.
• Participates in projects resulting in contributions to pharmacy department, external publication and/or poster presentation for a local, regional, or national pharmacy association meeting.
• Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff. Demonstrates excellence in personnel management by identifying strengths of team members and assisting employees in leveraging those strengths in their work.
• Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, providing mentor-ship, and collaborating on presentations and projects.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Doctorate in Pharmacy
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency Program OR
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program and 2 years of practice experience in area of focus OR
• 3 or more years of practice experience in area of focus.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy Administration, Health Administration or Business Administration

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy in state of primary practice site required within the first 120 days from start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-52212

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.