Outpatient pharmacist manager job description
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Outpatient pharmacist manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in outpatient pharmacist manager job postings.
Sample outpatient pharmacist manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related field.
- State pharmacy license.
- 2+ years of experience as an outpatient pharmacist.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmaceuticals.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Sample required outpatient pharmacist manager soft skills
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Adaptability to changing environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Outpatient pharmacist manager job description example 1
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute outpatient pharmacist manager job description
Our new and beautiful Chestnut Hill Outpatient Pharmacy at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Newton has an immediate opening for a per diem pharmacist to join our growing operation. Responsibilities may also include coverage at our Longwood Outpatient Pharmacy in Boston. This is a great opportunity to join a world-class cancer institute and advance your pharmacist career!
The Outpatient Pharmacist I is responsible for the preparation, compounding and dispensing of medications according to the laws, policies and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy. The Pharmacists are responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and adverse drug events.
Located in Newton, MA, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Appropriately dispenses pharmaceuticals, including non-sterile compounds, chemotherapy, biologics, controlled substances, and specialty medications for adult and pediatric patients.
Performs quality checks on prescription orders entered by pharmacy technicians; assists technicians with data entry of prescriptions for complex orders.
Provides direction to pharmacy technicians to promote operational efficiency (i.e., tech station assignment) and quality of the workflow.
Consults with patients regarding medication questions/concerns and instructions as needed. Reviews and evaluates all physicians' medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing; consults with physicians and nurses to clarify orders as needed. Reviews prescribed drug therapy for contraindications, including but not limited to drug-drug interaction; drug-nutrient interaction; drug-herb interaction; allergies; and the appropriateness of drug and dose. Documents and reports clinical interventions in the safety system; detects and reports adverse drug reactions accurately, in a timely manner and per policy. Other duties and projects as assigned.
The Outpatient Pharmacist I must meet the following requirements to be hired and maintain their position in the Pharmacy Department at DFCI.
Minimum Education:
All Pharmacists require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
Minimum Experience:
No prior experience in hospital pharmacy or retail/specialty pharmacy is required.
License/Certification/Registration:
Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively work within a collaborative team-focused environment. Ability to prioritize and adapt to changes; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgement). Ability to resolve typically encountered problems within their scope of practice and to escalate appropriately when needed.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
The Outpatient Pharmacist I is responsible for the preparation, compounding and dispensing of medications according to the laws, policies and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy. The Pharmacists are responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and adverse drug events.
Located in Newton, MA, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Appropriately dispenses pharmaceuticals, including non-sterile compounds, chemotherapy, biologics, controlled substances, and specialty medications for adult and pediatric patients.
Performs quality checks on prescription orders entered by pharmacy technicians; assists technicians with data entry of prescriptions for complex orders.
Provides direction to pharmacy technicians to promote operational efficiency (i.e., tech station assignment) and quality of the workflow.
Consults with patients regarding medication questions/concerns and instructions as needed. Reviews and evaluates all physicians' medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing; consults with physicians and nurses to clarify orders as needed. Reviews prescribed drug therapy for contraindications, including but not limited to drug-drug interaction; drug-nutrient interaction; drug-herb interaction; allergies; and the appropriateness of drug and dose. Documents and reports clinical interventions in the safety system; detects and reports adverse drug reactions accurately, in a timely manner and per policy. Other duties and projects as assigned.
The Outpatient Pharmacist I must meet the following requirements to be hired and maintain their position in the Pharmacy Department at DFCI.
Minimum Education:
All Pharmacists require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
Minimum Experience:
No prior experience in hospital pharmacy or retail/specialty pharmacy is required.
License/Certification/Registration:
Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively work within a collaborative team-focused environment. Ability to prioritize and adapt to changes; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgement). Ability to resolve typically encountered problems within their scope of practice and to escalate appropriately when needed.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
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Outpatient pharmacist manager job description example 2
Wellstar Health System outpatient pharmacist manager job description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Responsibilities
The Outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement Manager creates a support structure for achieving clinical and operational excellence deliverables in relation to outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement. An improved risk adjusted Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) capture rate and RiskAdjustment Factor (RAF) accuracy in alignment with managed care contracts, particularly Medicare Advantage plans. Tracks, Trend's metrics and on occasion, presents CDI program compliance andprogress related to capturing HCC diagnoses to the Physicians.
In addition, identifies and proposes new outpatient CDI strategies and services, including cost benefit analysis and presenting it to facility and WMG leadership.
Development and education of all phases of the outpatient Clinical Documentation process and will work in a collegial manner with physicians, team, and consultants. Demonstrates skill and leadership in managing the operations of the outpatient Clinical Documentation department team of RN's/Coding Professionals and manages the staffing and training needs to meet the expected requirements of the Program.
Drives and supports the Departmental goals, mentoring, coaching and constructive feed-back as well as achieving clinical and operational excellence in relation to outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement efforts.
CDI Manager leads the Outpatient CDI to close gaps in care for accurate and highest severity of illness documentation and to capture all diagnoses to the highest specificity with MEAT criteria, which in turn helps with ACO initiatives and MIPS/MACRA measures . . ..
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or another health-related field
Required Minimum Experience:
Recent management or supervisory experience and minimum of three years of experience in Outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement required. Minimum five years' experience in outpatient Clinical Documentation, and two years management or supervisory experience is preferred. Advanced clinical expertise and extensive knowledge of
complex disease processes with broad based clinical experience in an outpatient setting is preferred. Exposure to physician practice and risk adjustment, HCC scores required, preferably more or a combination of/or equitable experience required.
Required Minimum Certification: One of the following: RN, LPN, RHIA, RHIT, CCDS, CDIP
Required Minimum Skills: Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the
healthcare team. Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic and 3M
experience preferred
Responsibilities
The Outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement Manager creates a support structure for achieving clinical and operational excellence deliverables in relation to outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement. An improved risk adjusted Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) capture rate and RiskAdjustment Factor (RAF) accuracy in alignment with managed care contracts, particularly Medicare Advantage plans. Tracks, Trend's metrics and on occasion, presents CDI program compliance andprogress related to capturing HCC diagnoses to the Physicians.
In addition, identifies and proposes new outpatient CDI strategies and services, including cost benefit analysis and presenting it to facility and WMG leadership.
Development and education of all phases of the outpatient Clinical Documentation process and will work in a collegial manner with physicians, team, and consultants. Demonstrates skill and leadership in managing the operations of the outpatient Clinical Documentation department team of RN's/Coding Professionals and manages the staffing and training needs to meet the expected requirements of the Program.
Drives and supports the Departmental goals, mentoring, coaching and constructive feed-back as well as achieving clinical and operational excellence in relation to outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement efforts.
CDI Manager leads the Outpatient CDI to close gaps in care for accurate and highest severity of illness documentation and to capture all diagnoses to the highest specificity with MEAT criteria, which in turn helps with ACO initiatives and MIPS/MACRA measures . . ..
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or another health-related field
Required Minimum Experience:
Recent management or supervisory experience and minimum of three years of experience in Outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement required. Minimum five years' experience in outpatient Clinical Documentation, and two years management or supervisory experience is preferred. Advanced clinical expertise and extensive knowledge of
complex disease processes with broad based clinical experience in an outpatient setting is preferred. Exposure to physician practice and risk adjustment, HCC scores required, preferably more or a combination of/or equitable experience required.
Required Minimum Certification: One of the following: RN, LPN, RHIA, RHIT, CCDS, CDIP
Required Minimum Skills: Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the
healthcare team. Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic and 3M
experience preferred
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Outpatient pharmacist manager job description example 3
Hartford HealthCare outpatient pharmacist manager job description
Job Schedule:
Full Time
Standard Hours:
40
Job Shift:
Shift 1
Shift Details:
40hours per week
Full Time
Standard Hours:
40
Job Shift:
Shift 1
Shift Details:
40hours per week
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Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute (HHC CI) is a certified member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance. Through the bi-directional collaboration facilitated by this partnership, community providers are better positioned to provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based cancer care to improve the lives of cancer patients. Together, the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering are staying ahead of cancer.
The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services- all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.
The Infusion Outpatient Pharmacist will work within the HHCI free standing oncology infusion center; overseeing the daily operations of the Compounded Sterile Products (CSP) area; assists in meeting regulatory compliance; and monitors training and competency assessment and quality assurance/control.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Doctorate in Pharmacy ( Pharm.D.) strongly preferred
Experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
- Knowledge of Pharmacy quality, safety and environmental control requirements.
- Effective communication skills [verbal, written and listening]
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills with attention to details
- Good counseling skills with
- Ability to work collaboratively with medical staff and colleagues
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024