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HPJ0182
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| Description: |
Clinical Manger
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| Skills Required: |
Required - Effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as innovation, initiative and persistence.
Required - Knowledge in pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics Required – Demonstrated the ability to assess patients' drug therapy and provide consultations as requested by medical staff.
Required – Demonstrates the ability to effectively participate on interdisciplinary teams and committees.
Required - Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet software and pharmacy information systems.
EDUCATION
Required - Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy at a college or university.
Required - Licensure by the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy by examination or reciprocity.
Required - Completion of three years of hospital pharmacy experience or an ASHP - approved pharmacy residency or fellowship program.
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| Details: |
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provides oversight of clinical programs to ensure optimal and efficient clinical processes.
2. Cooperates with the pharmacy director to effectively review and assess operational and clinical process improvements to maximize clinical productivity.
3. Participates in establishing pharmacy strategic goals and objectives and assists in their implementation
Actively coordinates agendas and presentations for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Develops effective monographs and comparative data with current literature and applicable information necessary to acquire change.
Participates on various multidisciplinary teams/committees.
4. Manages processes related to formulary management: Directs, coordinates, and participates in the design, collection, and reporting of drug utilization evaluations to support proper utilization of medications in the clinical setting. Investigates the literature on new drug entities and evaluates new medications and technologies regarding formulary decisions consistent with department, hospital and medical staff policies. Develops and coordinates implementation plans for the use of these products.
5. Promotes safe, rational, cost-effective medication therapy consistent with all pertinent hospital policies and procedures. Develops policies and procedures as they relate to clinical services.
6. Coordinates and facilitates Meditech database management to encourage safe and supportive drug information to healthcare professionals.
7. Participates to meet or exceed JCAHO standards.
8. Actively participates in the orientation, competency training and assessment and performance evaluation of pharmacy staff.
9. Serves as the primary liaison for schools of pharmacy as it relates to pharmacy student clerkships. Serves as a primary preceptor of pharmacy students and/or residents and fulfills documentation requirements.
10. Creates national visibility through membership in local, state, and/or national pharmacy societies.
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| Location: |
Virginia |
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