Clinical Operations Pharmacist

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

Under general direction of the System Clinical Pharmacy Director, the Clinical Operations Pharmacist will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care as defined by the State Office of Pharmacy Services to patients admitted to Western Massachusetts Hospital and the Pharmacy Distribution Center. These sites are governed by the Department of Public Health, currently specializing in providing medical treatment services for a diverse patient population with long-term complex medical needs. The Clinical Operations Pharmacist will play an integral role in direct patient care and patient counseling, pharmacotherapy/treatment protocol development, drug formulary management, medication safety, and process improvement initiatives.

This Clinical Operations Pharmacist will report to Western Massachusetts Hospital located in Westfield, MA, twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additional hours to meet the 32 hour weekly requirement will be provided at the Pharmacy Distribution Center located in Tewksbury, MA and/or additional sites across the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quarterly interdisciplinary patient and team meetings to provide patient medication updates and assist in the creation and modification of pharmacotherapy treatment and monitoring plans.

• Conduct drug regimen reviews for patients quarterly and as needed to ensure continual cost-effective, clinically appropriate, evidence-based treatment.

• Serve as a reliable drug information resource to interpret medication therapy for clinical appropriateness and safety including, but not limited to, treatment indication, dosing, duration of therapy, drug-drug/drug-disease/drug-food interactions, adverse effects, therapeutic duplication, therapeutic alternatives, medication compliance, etc.

• Perform operational duties to ensure medication access across the care continuum.

• Assist with abstract reviews for new admission medication screening.

• Document patient-specific clinical interventions and associated cost-savings.

• Assist in hospital formulary and inventory management.

• Send recurring deliverable documents and updates on activities to the System Clinical Pharmacy Director.

• Send recurring deliverable reports and documents to the system Quality Assurance team.

• Provide recurring reports to local Quality Assurance team and providers.

• Provide in-services and educate healthcare professionals and patients on pharmacotherapy-related topics to promote evidence-based, patient-centered, cost-effective, and safe utilization of medications.

• Provide pharmacy orientation for new nursing and respiratory therapist staff.

• Participate actively in interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care, medication safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Participate in scholarly activities, site-specific performance improvement projects, medication use evaluations, and financial initiatives to contribute to the advancement of pharmacy practice.

• Precept Pharmacy Students from local colleges of pharmacy.

• Maintain safety, integrity, and professionalism at all times, to include appropriate communication with coworkers.

• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.

• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel.

• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized; Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.

• Willing to modify work schedule to accommodate staffing needs of facility.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.

• Must be a "good standing" licensed Pharmacist in the state of Massachusetts.

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical acute care setting highly preferred.

• Board certification in pharmacotherapy preferred.

• Experience with the medication formulary process and assessment of appropriate medication use (i.e., P&T, MUEs, etc.).

• Experience with drug formulary management is preferred.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding pharmacy practice and protected health information.

• Understanding of institutional policies/procedures including standard precautions and infection control and prevention.

• Effective interprofessional and interprofessional communication skills and ability to work in collaborative environments.

• Time management skills and ability to effectively handle concomitant responsibilities.

• A Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes: 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

• Works on complex projects of large scope.

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.

• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects.

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated hourly range: $58.30 per hour - $83.30 per hour.

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 05/05/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.