Pharmacy Programs Manager
University HospitalPOSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversight and leadership of clinical management and process improvement programs to promote safe and cost-effective use of medications. Services provided for neonatal through adult patients in the hospital are subject to Joint Commission, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid standards, and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations. Disseminates clinical information to medical and pharmacy staff and allied health personnel. Support of Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) and Drug Utilization Evaluation Committees and subcommittees of P&T. Oversight of formulary utilization programs and critical pathway/order set development. Significant interaction with medical and clinical pharmacy and resident staff and pharmacy information systems staff. Provision of clinical information, including formulary and pathway/guidelines, through the web and online dissemination to healthcare professionals. Develops reports monitoring usage and identifying trends in ordering high-cost medications and guides plans to control costs and usage in accordance with therapeutic and cost-effective principles. Conducts surveillance and makes recommendations for cost-effective therapeutic guidelines. Addresses and helps resolve medication reimbursement issues. Oversight of clinical specialists, ICU decentralized pharmacists, and informatics pharmacists.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Texas is required. A Pharm.D. degree, postgraduate residency, fellowship, or master’s degree is required. Five (5) years of additional experience in a clinically oriented hospital pharmacy is required. Additionally, certification via BCPS (Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties) is preferred. Expertise in reimbursement is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
4502 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX, United States
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