The Pharmacy Practice Coordinator - Pharm reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Assists Pharmacy Manager with operational aspects of the department. Staffs as well as coordinates work flow therefore must: interpret physician prescriptions and medication orders; act as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel; compound and dispense prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care by performing the related duties. RESPONSIBILITIES: Fulfills all the responsibilities, qualifications, license/certification, and education/experience of a Clinical Pharmacist ensuring the safe, efficacious, and cost-effective utilization of all drug therapies Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, statutes, and regulations governing pharmacy practice in areas of responsibility Ensure areas of responsibility meet the regulatory requirements of inside and outside auditors and accrediting bodies Implements and maintains pharmacy services that are an integral part of the care delivery systems of Northwestern Medicine including, but not limited to, implementation of new technology and the provision of pharmacy services that will improve patient care, patient safety, and economic outcomes Supports around-the clock procurement, preparation, distribution, and control of all medications used, including those that are investigational Assumes responsibility for efficient and effective use of time and effort of all staff and investigates and resolves patient and workflow problems Works along frontline pharmacy staff to ensure that medications are appropriately provided to achieve the desired therapeutic outcome consistent with patient parameters and disease states Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within given time constraints. Works cooperatively with fellow pharmacists to oversee and direct the activities of the work area, to assign work to technicians, and to assure that the established Department objectives are accomplished Facilitates a team-based approach to patient care problem solving and service delivery Uses communication skills of persuasiveness and assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the other person’s point of view, to influence the behavior and opinions of professional and technical colleagues Develop talent in technical and clinical positions Coordinates and manages scheduling consistent with departmental budget requirements and maintains programs to monitor and control costs and inventory Assist manager in completing performance reviews consistent with Performance Management Process established by the organization Ensure necessary arrangements for coverage are made along with management of productivity based on patient care Ensures appropriate orientation and training of pharmacy personnel according to the guidelines established by Human Resources and Pharmacy Department Management Actively promotes, facilitates, and participates in pharmacy staff, resident, and student educational activities and promotes the generation of new knowledge relevant to the practice of pharmacy Creates an environment of high morale and engaged motivated staff Facilitates interdepartmental coordination by acting as a liaison between the pharmacy department and other disciplines Assists Manager in meeting organizational goals Responsible for off shift/weekend on call Implements medication safety initiatives within the hospital and outpatient settings Participates and supports medication use quality initiatives through various NM committees, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Participates in quality initiatives as indicated by the annual quality plan Facilitates the practice of evidence-based medicine through the coordination of physician and staff education, the development of collaborative practice agreements, and policy making Lead and participates in performance improvement projects by adopting process improvement methodologies and working with interdisciplinary leadership Assists with the financial management of pharmacy cost centers Participates in the development of capital request proposals and capital project management Assists with major equipment implementation and software upgrades/implementations, product selection, document preparation for equipment acquisition, and oversight of the vendor negotiation process Assist manager in coordinating and documenting successful drug cost reduction initiatives Provides opportunities for educational programming and coordinates technical and pharmacist staff participation in such programs to promote continued professional development Other duties as assigned
Required : Graduate from an accredited school of Pharmacy/B.S. in Pharmacy Registered or eligibl