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Job Title

Pharmacy Manager - Ambulatory

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Ambulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy

                      

Job Code

T38078

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

8:00am-6:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Aa an Ambulatory Pharmacy Manager, you will oversee pharmacists and pharmacy technicians while directing daily operations to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centered outpatient services. This includes managing scheduling and staffing, with the flexibility to refine processes as needed, as well as supporting bedside delivery services through close collaboration with that team. The manager will be actively engaged in projects impacting both Ohio locations and Main Campus, while also ensuring physician orders are accurately reviewed, supplies are maintained, and pharmaceutical services are delivered seamlessly.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Supervise the activities of Pharmacists and support staff assigned to the store and ensures accurate and timely preparation and processing of orders. 
• Assume responsibility for safe and accurate handling of all funds and records. 
• Review and interpret all physician orders for processing, rationality, dosage form, allergies, interactions, incompatibilities, etc. 
• Advise prescribing physician of inconsistencies, recommend alternate medications and determine proper quantities to be prepared/dispensed. 
• Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other appropriate individuals by consulting with physicians regarding all drug therapy requested 
• Clarify physician orders and assist physicians in investigating new and alternate medications to be used. 
• Instruct patients regarding individual mediation therapy. 
• Enter patient and medication order information into pharmacy computers to facilitate medication dispensing. 
• Coordinate the third-party prescription process by ensuring accuracy of information, including patient name, physician provider numbers, product name or NDC number, directions, directed daily usage and corresponding quantities. 
• Supervise personnel functions, analyze workflow and adjust scheduling as needed. 
• For specialty pharmacy, develop clinical documentation standards as required by URAC and other internal and external regulatory groups and customers. 
• Develop integrated team and individual goals tied to overall specialty pharmacy goals. 
• Adhere to direct report payroll budget and other budget areas defined by Senior Director. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• PharmD or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire 
• Completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations for managers in Retail Pharmacy 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross for managers in Retail Pharmacy 
• Completion of a Health-system Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) PGY2 Residency OR Four years of pharmacy experience, including at least one year of leadership experience 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Board Certification (BCACP/BCPS) and/or residency training 

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Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include a high degree of dexterity sufficient to operate a personal computer in the course of the work, normal or corrected vision, extensive sitting and frequent walking.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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