Pharmacist Supervisor, First Shift, Infusion Administration

Location: UC Medical Center 
Department: Infusion Administration 
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly 
Shift: First shift

UC Health is hiring a full-time Supervisor of Infusion Pharmacy Services at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center!

The Supervisor of Infusion Pharmacy Services will work with the System Director of Acute Care and Infusion Services and Manager of Infusion Pharmacy Services to supervise the day-to-day operations of the infusion pharmacies, while assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of workflow and services within the pharmacy. This position will work with the System Director of Acute Care and Infusion Services, Manager of Infusion Pharmacy Services and other pharmacy leadership on policies and procedures, formulary maintenance and regulatory/accreditation (e.g., ASHP; TJC; state agencies).

This position is the first of its kind and part of broader expansion of infusion pharmacy leadership as the service line continues to grow.

About the University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati. 

Unit Details:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K 
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities 
• Community Discounts 
• Learning environment allows for constant development

Patient Population

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to sign/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Formulary development activities

• Coordination of agendas, workups, adverse reaction analysis with the Director/Manager, for the management of the Medication Use Committee. Work with the pharmacy staff in the implementation of DPD decisions.
• Participate in formulary system management and implement appropriate in-service education and procedures for compliance by working with pharmacy, nursing and medical staffs.
• Participate and provide feedback to the UC Health Drug Policy Development Committee and to appropriate subcommittees of the DPD (e.g., Medication Safety).
• Assist with identification and development of strategies for cost containment by working with pharmacy, nursing, medical staffs and DPD Specialist.

Clinical/decentralized pharmacist functions

• Participate in patient care rounds, provide pharmaceutical care to patients, develop/maintain skills in a specialty area.
• Assist the Manager Pharmacist with providing oversight/drug information/patient consultations for patients on service and to decentralized staff.

Education and Research

• Work with the other clinical leaders within UC Health Pharmacy Services to coordinate/develop/deliver education and competency testing for pharmacy staff. 
• Provide in-service education to nurses and physicians.
• Coordinate/develop/provide oversight for undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students doing rotations with the hospital.
• Serve as an advisor and/or preceptor for pharmacy students and residents; assist with residency program development.
• Develop and participate in research activities in one’s areas of expertise.

Human Resources

• Supervise and coordinate human resource activities within the area of responsibility. This includes the following activities:
  • Participate in recruitment activities.
  • Review applicant pool and request interview.
  • Create interview itinerary, collect feedback from interview pa