Poison Center- Pharmacist Program Coordinator

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Pharmacist Program Coordinator to lead patient-oriented pharmaceutical care services within the Poison Center team. The role includes creation and maintenance of care plans, drug monitoring, guideline development, and education for clinical staff.

Qualified candidates bring five years of clinical practice or ASHP PGY-2 residency, PharmD or equivalent, Nebraska licensure, and strong leadership. The position is full-time and benefits eligible on East Campus in Omaha.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years clinical practice in the clinical specialty or ASHP accredited PGY-2 residency required.
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program or equivalent with 10 years of experience required.
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical areas and in training students, residents, and pharmacists.
• Must be licensed in Nebraska or applicable jurisdiction upon start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an AHA-endorsed program required for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of patient-oriented pharmaceutical care services including care plan creation and maintenance, cost-effective therapeutic drug monitoring, drug utilization, guideline development and drug use evaluation.
• Provide training and educational support for development of clinical skills in staff.
• Disseminate new knowledge, utilization trends and outcomes information related to medication use and pharmacist care programs.

Skills

Clinical practice

Leadership

Staff training

Education

PharmD or ACPE equivalent

ASHP PGY-2 residency

Nebraska pharmacist license

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Poison Center- Pharmacist Program Coordinator - Full-time

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a self-motivated individual to join the Poison Center team as a Pharmacist Program Coordinator.

We partner with our physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!

Shift Details:

• Full-time / 1.0 FTE / Benefits Eligible / Exempt Position
• Monday - Friday, First Shift Hours (Varied)
• Call Expectation - 1 Weekend Call Shift/Month : 24 Hour Call Saturday/Sunday, 1 Monthly Call Shift, & 1 Quarterly (Friday) Call Shift
• Location : East Campus Corp Pavilion (Onsite), Omaha NE.

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Pharmacist Program Coordinator Description:

Lead the provision of patient-oriented pharmaceutical care services including creation and maintenance of pharmaceutical care plan, cost-effective therapeutic drug monitoring, drug utilization, guideline development, and drug use evaluation in assigned clinical teams. Provide training and educational support for development of clinical skills in professional staff. Responsible for dissemination of new knowledge, utilization trends and outcomes information related to medication use/pharmaceutical care programs at the organization. Lead efforts to educate other disciplines regarding appropriate use of drug therapy.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years clinical practice experience in the clinical specialty or an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited postgraduate year two residency in the specialty required.
• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program OR possess a Bachelor or Master of pharmacy degree with 10 years of experience required.
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical areas as displayed by ability to consistently and completely meet and contribute to updating standards of practice required.
• Demonstrateexcellence in training undergraduate students, residents, and pharmacists as evidenced by student/trainee evaluations required.
• Maturity and leadership skills required.
• Licensed in the state of Nebraska or jurisdiction in which pharmacy practice is conducted upon start or transfer required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as deemed appropriate and relevant to practice required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited postgraduate year one or year two residency as deemed appropriate and relevant to practice preferred.
• Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) certification as deemed appropriate and relevant to practice preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.