Manager - Pharmacy Education

Pharmacy Education And Workforce Development LeaderLead design, standardization, and execution of onboarding and training programs across all pharmacy service linesEstablish and enforce consistent orientation frameworks, competencies, and learning pathwaysMaintain and continuously update training content to reflect clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and system prioritiesDelivering ongoing education initiatives to support clinical excellence, operational performance, and complianceOversee and support pharmacy residency programs, including curriculum coordination and preceptor developmentIdentify and operationalize career development pathways for pharmacists, residents, and pharmacy staffDrive continuing education strategy aligned with departmental and organizational goalsSupport recruitment and onboarding of residents and pharmacy talentPartner with clinical leadership to align education programs with evolving care models and patient outcomesLead training initiatives tied to new program launches, workflow changes, and system implementationsEnsure rapid integration of regulatory, accreditation, and best practice updates into education programsCollaborate with informatics and operations to support adoption of pharmacy systems and digital toolsOwn governance and documentation of training, competencies, and licensure complianceEnsure readiness for audits, accreditation surveys, and regulatory reviewsMonitor training completion, identify gaps, and implement corrective actionsAlign all education initiatives with organizational policies and professional standardsServe as the enterprise-wide leader for pharmacy education and workforce developmentPartner with Pharmacy leadership, HR, and academic institutions to strengthen talent pipelinesProvide strategic direction and support to preceptors, educators, and training stakeholdersFoster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and performance improvementEstablishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.Core QualificationsEducation:Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) requiredCompletion of a PG1 and PGY2Certification and Licensing:Active Pharmacist license in the State of Florida required or eligible for licensureExperience:Minimum of 5 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Department AddendumDepartment Specific FunctionsHealth System Pharmacy Education ScopeCoordinate education and training across multiple pharmacy service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, specialty, and infusion servicesTailor training programs to the unique workflows, patient populations, and regulatory requirements of each pharmacy settingEnsure alignment of education initiatives with system-wide pharmacy strategy and site-specific operational needsSpecialty & High-Complexity Therapy TrainingDevelop targeted education for specialty pharmacy programs (e.g., oncology, neurology, infectious disease, home infusion)Support training on high-cost and high-risk medications, including REMS programs and payer-driven requirementsPartner with clinical pharmacists to ensure competency in disease state management and therapy optimization340B & Financial Program EducationProvide training on 340B program requirements, compliance standards, and operational workflowsEducate staff on medication utilization, cost management strategies, and financial performance driversSupport understanding of payer dynamics, prior authorization processes, and reimbursement implicationsPharmacy Informatics & Systems TrainingLead training efforts related to EHR systems (e.g., Epic/Willow), dispensing platforms, and automation technologiesCollaborate with informatics teams to support system upgrades, optimization, and end-user adoptionEnsure staff competency in data capture, documentation standards, and reporting toolsMedication Safety & Clinical QualityIntegrate medication safety principles into all training programs, including error prevention and reporting processesSupport education related to clinical quality initiatives, including adherence, outcomes tracking, and patient safety metricsPartner with quality teams to align education with performance improvement initiativesTransitions of Care & Patient-Facing ProgramsSupport training for programs such as Meds-to-Beds, discharge counseling, and ambulatory care servicesEnsure staff are equipped to deliver patient education, adherence support, and care coordinationAlign training with population health and value-based care initiativesAcademic & External PartnershipsCollaborate with colleges of pharmacy and external partners to support experiential learning (IPPE/APPE rotations)Coordinate student onboarding, training, and evaluation processesMaintain relationships with academic institutions to support recruitment and program developmentWorkforce Optimization & CoverageSupport cross-training initiatives to improve staffing flexibility and operational resilienceIdentify skill gaps and develop targeted training to address coverage needs across sitesAssist leadership in workforce planning by aligning training with evolving service demandsDepartment Specific QualificationsEducation:Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) requiredCompletion of a PG1 and PGY2Certification and Licensing:Active Pharmacist license in the State of Florida required or eligible for licensure340B certificationExperience:Minimum of four (5) years of pharmacy practice experience in a health system settingMinimum of two (1) years in higher educationThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Staff