Coordinates and manages distributive and clinical services provided by the Department of Pharmaceutical Services including supervision of personnel and educational programs offered by the department.

This position will specifically be responsible for having direct oversight of Clinical Oncology and Investigational Drug Pharmacy Services at WVUH. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Oncology and Investigational Drug services. This position will be responsible for day to day clinical pharmacy operations at WVUH and MBRCC and direct supervision of clinical oncology and investigational drug services pharmacist and technicians practicing in inpatient and ambulatory roles at WVUH. This manager will collaborate with pharmacy and interdisciplinary health-system leaders to achieve best practices pharmacy services across the health-system oncology service line.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy

2. Must possess current license to practice pharmacy in West Virginia or be license eligible. Licensure must be completed within 60 days.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency program OR;

2. Completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND 1 year of experience as a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy administrator OR;

3. Three (3) years of pharmacy administrative experience OR;

4. Five (5) years pharmacist practice experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health.

2. Board Certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develops and implements processes, within assigned teams, through orientation, training, and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved, and demonstrated throughout their employment.

2. Develops and, with approval, implements programs, systems, and services to provide drug distribution and clinical services that meet or exceed national standards for patients.

3. Formulates and refines systems used in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients.

4. Directs the activities of staff, within assigned teams, and monitors performance, clarifies work expectations and promotes cooperation among individuals and groups.

5. Directly supervises staff practicing in areas of primary responsibility.

6. Performs personnel functions such as interviewing, hiring and performance management of direct-report employees.

7. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.

8. Assures that staff schedules and daily work schedules of assigned personnel are coordinated and available in a timely manner.

9. Investigates and studies trends and developments in pharmacy practice; develops policies and procedures and operational manuals; introduces new products and procedures to staff within their assigned teams and responsibilities.

10. Assures the development of policies, procedures and other orientation and training materials to support clinical and operational services.

11. Identifies, seeks approval for and with approval implements new products, technology, and procedures to improve clinical and distribution operations.

12. Works with the administrative team to determine product standards and assure compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements.

13. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the Department of Pharmacy; monitors budget and other financial indicators during the year. Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and improve departmental operations.

14. Assists in the preparation of the annual labor, non-labor and capital budgets as requested.

15. Develops, and with approval, implements systems to promote safe and effective use of pharmacy resources.

16. Assists the administrative team to develop and maintain performance improvement indicators and programs to improve quality of service and optimize patient safety.

17. Works to develop, implement and effectively respond to performance improvement indicators that routinely assess pharmaceutical services and promote improvement in the quality of services provided.

18. Assures adequate and timely submission of data and reports for performance improvement activities.

19. Establishes systems to encourage effective communication and working relationships between pharmacy employees and other healthcare professionals.

20. Takes a proactive and innovative approach to problem identification and resolution.

21. Maintains professional knowledge and skills by active participation in continuing education activities.

22. Maintains professional society involvement (local, state and national).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Time management skills.

2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

3. Teamwork skills.

About WVU Medicine

WVU Hospitals, a 720-bed tertiary care academic medical center, serves as the primary teaching destination for West Virginia University’s health professions schools. We are the largest of the 17 hospitals in the West Virginia University Health System, which includes hospitals in WV, OH, and MD. WVU Hospitals, the flagship campus of WVU Medicine, includes J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Children’s Hospital, WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, the Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and the Chestnut Ridge Center for Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry on the same campus in Morgantown. WVU Hospitals provides the most advanced level of care available to the citizens of West Virginia and bordering states. Our staff consists of highly trained, dedicated professionals who are experienced in the latest techniques and technologies and the art of caring. WVU Hospitals is ranked the number one hospital in West Virginia by U.S. News & World Report, and has received its fourth Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are not only the leader in clinical excellence in the state but also a national leader in innovative ground-brea...king therapies and approach to patient care. As an academic health institution, and a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded center, we bring access to the latest in clinical trials and we are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge research.

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