Clinical Pharmacy Manager_

San Antonio

**Description**

**Introduction**

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Clinical Pharmacy Manager? In Methodist Hospital System, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

**Benefits**

Methodist Hospital System, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (cahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

**_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Pharmacy Manager like you to be a part of our team.

**Job Summary and Qualifications**

The Pharmacy Clinical Manager is responsible for designing, implementing and managing the pharmacy clinical programs. This includes formulary management, policy and procedure development and education across the healthcare spectrum. The Clinical Manager shall also assist in managing the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Director or designee is unavailable.

**Major Responsibilities:**

• Interprets orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system

• Accurately compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals

• Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements

• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose

• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed

• Sustains the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection

• Supports participation in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds (may need to attend)

• Identifies, designs and analyzes drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and determines action plan based on results

• Provides accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients

• Develops, manages and mentors pharmacy clinical programs such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as determined appropriate based on patient population and literature guidelines

• Develops, manages and mentors for the antimicrobial management program (AMP)

**Education & Experience:**

• B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy - Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy - Preferred

• Minimum of 1 year as a Pharmacy Clinical/Operations Specialist - Required

• At least 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience required; preferably within area of focus - Required

• Completion of hospital PGY2/ pharmacy specialty residency or fellowship - Preferred

• Specialty BCPS certification - Preferred

• Other certification (e.g. FCCP, FASHP) Preferred • Hospital Pharmacy Management experience - Preferred

• Experience performing basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconciliation of figures - Required

• Experience working in Microsoft Office, Meditech, Business Objects and purchasing vendor applications – Required

**Licenses, Certifications, & Training:**

• ACLS certification Preferred

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy - Required

• Active Pharmacy Consultant license, or equivalent as per State requirements for a Pharmacy - Required

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Clinical Pharmacy Manager opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.