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The Pharmacy Program Manager oversees clinical management and process improvement programs to ensure safe and cost-effective medication use in a hospital setting, complying with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include supporting Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees, managing formulary utilization, and developing clinical guidelines and reports on medication usage trends. The role requires collaboration with medical staff, clinical pharmacists, and information systems to optimize therapeutic practices and control medication costs.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversight and leadership of clinical management and process improvement programs to promote safe and cost-effective use of medications. Service provided for neonatal through adult patients in the hospital is 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, post-graduate residency, fellowship, or Master’s Degree is required. Five (5) years' 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.
pharmacy management, clinical pharmacy, medication safety, formulary management, process improvement, hospital pharmacy, pharmacy regulations, medication cost control, clinical guidelines, healthcare compliance