Clinical Manager, WVUH Cancer Center Pharmacy

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Coordinates and manages distributive and clinical services provided by the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, including supervision of personnel and educational programs offered by the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy

2. Must possess current license to practice pharmacy in West Virginia or be license eligible. Licensure must be completed within 60 days.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency program OR;

2. Completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND 1 year of experience as a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy administrator OR;

3. Three (3) years of pharmacy administrative experience OR;

4. Five (5) years pharmacist practice experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health.

2. Board Certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develops and implements processes, within assigned teams, through orientation, training, and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved, and demonstrated throughout their employment.

2. Develops and, with approval, implements programs, systems, and services to provide drug distribution and clinical services that meet or exceed national standards for patients.

3. Formulates and refines systems used in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients.

4. Directs the activities of staff, within assigned teams, and monitors performance, clarifies work expectations and promotes cooperation among individuals and groups.

5. Directly supervises staff practicing in areas of primary responsibility.

6. Performs personnel functions such as interviewing, hiring and performance management of direct-report employees.

7. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.

8. Assures that staff schedules and daily work schedules of assigned personnel are coordinated and available in a timely manner.

9. Investigates and studies trends and developments in pharmacy practice; develops policies and procedures and operational manuals; introduces new products and procedures to staff within their assigned teams and responsibilities.

10. Assures the development of policies, procedures and other orientation and training materials to support clinical and operational services.

11. Identifies, seeks approval for and with approval implements new products, technology, and procedures to improve clinical and distribution operations.

12. Works with the administrative team to determine product standards and assure compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements.

13. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the Department of Pharmacy; monitors budget and other financial indicators during the year. Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and improve departmental operations.

14. Assists in the preparation of the annual labor, non-labor and capital budgets as requested.

15. Develops, and with approval, implements systems to promote safe and effective use of pharmacy resources.

16. Assists the administrative team to develop and maintain performance improvement indicators and programs to improve quality of service and optimize patient safety.

17. Works to develop, implement and effectively respond to performance improvement indicators that routinely assess pharmaceutical services and promote improvement in the quality of services provided.

18. Assures adequate and timely submission of data and reports for performance improvement activities.

19. Establishes systems to encourage effective communication and working relationships between pharmacy employees and other healthcare professionals.

20. Takes a proactive and innovative approach to problem identification and resolution.

21. Maintains professional knowledge and skills by active participation in continuing education activities.

22. Maintains professional society involvement (local, state and national).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Time management skills.

2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

3. Teamwork skills.

Additional Job Description:

This Clinical Pharmacy Manager position will support the inpatient and ambulatory WVUH Adult Oncology and Investigational Drug Services at the WVUH Academic Medical campus in Morgantown WV. This leadership position is part of a contemporary and innovative pharmacy leadership team at WVUH, will report to the WVUH Director of Oncology and Investigational Drug Services, will collaborate with multiple peer managers within the WVUH pharmacy leadership team. The role will have direct supervision over both pharmacist and technicians supporting adult inpatient and ambulatory oncology and investigational drug services at WVUH.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

229 WVUH Pharmacy Infusion Center

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.