Pharmacy Drug Use Policy Manager

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Drug Use Policy Manager to lead a team of experts in creating evidence-based policies and formulary initiatives. You will work with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff to drive efficient, patient-centered drug use programs.

Ideal candidates have a Pharm.D. with CA licensure, residency training, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide policy development and committee content dissemination.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• Board certification preferred; BLS certification upon hire.
• Completion of PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team in driving evidence-based policies, protocols, and initiatives.
• Develop content for Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee meetings.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare professionals on complex therapeutic issues.
• Lead targeted drug programs that optimize medication use, improve outcomes and reduce expenditures.
• Guide workflow, provide coaching, and seek Medical Center approval for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Policy development

Team coaching

Education

Pharm.D. or equivalent degree

PGY1/PGY2 residency preferred

Job description

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the 'Best Hospitals' Honor Roll.

As Drug Use Policy (DUP) Manager at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, you will lead a dynamic team in driving evidence-based policies, protocols, and initiatives through collaboration with medical, nursing, pharmacy, and other healthcare team members. The DUP Manager plays a key role in developing strategic initiatives, including evaluating new formulary requests and shaping policies and processes for improving efficiency. The Manager will lead a team of 6 Drug Use Policy Specialists and 3 Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists. Other responsibilities include developing content for Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee meetings, collaborating with other healthcare professionals on complex therapeutic issues and leading targeted drug programs that optimize medication use, enhance therapeutic outcomes, and reduce unnecessary expenditures.

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Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Completion of PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience preferred

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• Board certification preferred
• BLS certification upon hire

What else are we looking for?

• Prefer a candidate with a background in drug use policy, drug information services, formulary development, or leadership of clinical programs
• Maintains an excellent clinical database and critical thinking skills, including the ability to provide recommendations on the management of complex patients, utilizing organizational policies and evidence-based medicine.
• Possesses leadership skills to manage and coach drug use policy staff, including guiding workflow, providing feedback, and reviewing projects for Medical Center approval
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare disciplines to define and implement new clinical guidelines, workflow, or programs
• Shows support of medical center initiatives including the pursuit of clinical and operational efficiency
• Exhibits capability to teach and serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards relative to Health-System Pharmacy.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize projects to meet goals.
• Possesses ability to evaluate implications for the use of automated information systems with the development of clinical initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of medication safety