Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

Under the general direction of Pharmacy management, a pharmacy coordinator develops and continuously improves workflow systems which effectively utilize resources to deliver quality service in a cost-effective manner.  Assumes specific responsibilities for a designated work area or function as determined by management staff.  Coordinates the ongoing daily activities of the professional and technical staff and performs related work as a registered pharmacist.  Duties include staff scheduling and monitoring compliance with the Health System Human Resources and department policies and procedures and pertinent state and federal laws and regulations.  Consults with customers on a regular basis to identify new opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs and expand services. 

Status available: Full-time

Education:

• Required Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.  Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree in pharmacy practice is preferred. 

Experience:
 

• 3-5 years of progressively more responsibility in related work experience.  Management experience in area of practice is preferred. 

Licensure / Certification:

• Registered pharmacist possessing or eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license is required. Maintenance of minimum hours of State Board of Pharmacy continuing education credits every two years as required by the State of Michigan. 
• BCOP - Boad Certified Oncology Pharmacist

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate drug therapy information to all health team members, patients, and administrators / managers.  Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Broad knowledge of medications compounding and dispensing. Thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics.
• Analytic skills necessary to organize and prioritize multiple job duties.
• General understanding of computers, including general operations and data retrieval.
• Commitment to adhere to activities that promote the vision and mission of Trinity Health and the Department of Pharmacy and the principles of continuous quality improvement within the organization.
• Demonstrated punctual professional demeanor that is willing to work variable hours on a rotating schedule.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
• Communication skills necessary for clear written and oral communication.
• Thorough knowledge of the regulatory, statutory, and professional aspects of pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.

What you will do:

Exercise functional supervision over medication distribution in designated health system area such as central pharmacy or infusion clinics.    Develop a comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and licensing requirements.  Coordinate the daily activity of the professional and technical staff and functions as a registered pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical services based on age-specific needs and according to professional standards and statutory requirements.  Ensure that the daily workload is completed and that all shifts are adequately staffed.  Prepare master and daily staffing schedules for pharmacists based on practice site needs including:  Assesse staffing model at regular intervals  Make adjustments based on current work flow patterns, job responsibilities, staffing levels and staffing mix.  Monitor operational issues to effectively integrate and continuously improve operational systems in the most cost-effective manner.   Document the performance and assists in the preparation of performance evaluations.  Plan, develop, implement and monitor compliance with health system and department policies and procedures.    Participate in colleague counseling when necessary based on practice site needs.  Document rule infraction and refers to management.  Oversee compliance with regulatory agencies for controlled substances including legal requirement, inspections and accountability monitoring.  Coordinate and reviews computerized order entry audits and reports.  Meet on a regular basis with customers to engage in cost reduction, problem solving, and continuous improvement activities.  Develop a comprehensive knowledge of operational systems to effectively train employees.  This includes coordinating the training process and providing required documen