About this role
The Pharmacy Practice Coordinator 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:
Supports operating room and procedural area pharmacy services including OR pharmacy satellite inventory management, ADC inventory for OR and procedural support areas, and controlled substance monitoring and reconciliationMaintains working knowledge of regulatory requirements of controlled substance handling and management and addresses gaps in those requirements to assure full complianceSupports diversion prevention and detection initiativesAssists with employee disciplinary processes in collaboration with the managerCompletes and reviews payroll for manager approval/supports management team with approving timecards for all employees within service line/departmentParticipates in Environment of Care RoundsEnsures compliance with pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal proceduresMaintains ongoing quality data collection systems that enable monitoring of service levelsMaintains knowledge and uses appropriate resources to provide educational, technical, or information services as needed for staff and patientsSupports establishing operations dashboard goals, metrics and reportingSupports automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) implementation, inventory management, and controlled substance monitoring and reconciliationSupports inventory management and medication storage within the ADCsIssues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law as evidenced by count discrepancies and findings from periodic audits. Oversees monthly audits of CII safe.Supports medication preparation and dispensing from the automated dispensing carouselsDesigns and implements staff educations and trainingMaintains education and competency recordsSupports pharmacy residency programs and participates in educational activities for PGY-1 pharmacy residents.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 therapiesEnsure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, statutes, and regulations governing pharmacy practice in areas of responsibilityEnsure areas of responsibility meet the regulatory requirements of inside and outside auditors and accrediting bodiesImplements 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 outcomesSupports around-the clock procurement, preparation, distribution, and control of all medications used, including those that are investigationalAssumes responsibility for efficient and effective use of time and effort of all staff and investigates and resolves patient and workflow problemsWorks along frontline pharmacy staff to ensure that medications are appropriately provided to achieve the desired therapeutic outcome consistent with patient parameters and disease statesOrganizes, 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 accomplishedFacilitates a team-based approach to patient care problem solving and service deliveryUses 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 colleaguesDevelop talent in technical and clinical positionsCoordinates and manages scheduling consistent with departmental budget requirements and maintains programs to monitor and control costs and inventoryAssist manager in completing performance reviews consistent with Performance Management Process established by the organizationEnsure necessary arrangements for coverage are made along with management of productivity based on patient careEnsures appropriate orientation and training of pharmacy personnel according to the guidelines established by Human Resources and Pharmacy Department ManagementActively promotes, facilitates, and participates in pharmacy staff, resident, and student educational activities and promotes the generation of new knowledge relevant to the practice of pharmacyCreates an environment of high morale and engaged motivated staffFacilitates interdepartmental coordination by acting as a liaison between the pharmacy department and other disciplinesAssists Manager in meeting organizational goalsResponsible for off shift/weekend on callImplements medication safety initiatives within the hospital and outpatient settingsParticipates and supports medication use quality initiatives through various NM committees, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics CommitteeParticipates in quality initiatives as indicated by the annual quality planFacilitates the practice of evidence-based medicine through the coordination of physician and staff education, the development of collaborative practice agreements, and policy makingLead and participates in performance improvement projects by adopting process improvement methodologies and working with interdisciplinary leadershipAssists with the financial management of pharmacy cost centersParticipates in the development of capital request proposals and capital project managementAssists with major equipment implementation and software upgrades/implementations, product selection, document preparation for equipment acquisition, and oversight of the vendor negotiation processAssist manager in coordinating and documenting successful drug cost reduction initiativesProvides opportunities for educational programming and coordinates technical and pharmacist staff participation in such programs to promote continued professional developmentOther duties as assigned Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Graduate from an accredited school of Pharmacy/B.S. in PharmacyCertification:
Registered or eligible for registration as a Pharmacist in Illinois within 90 days of start dateExperience:
Knowledge of Joint Commission and state regulations3-5 years’ experience in a healthcare settingPreferred:
PharmDCompleted an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists-approved PGY-1 and/or PGY-2 residencySupervisory experienceExperience with automated pharmacy systems Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
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Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
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