Hematology/Oncology Clinical Services Pharmacy Manager

Job Description

Description

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Summary:
The UNC Medical Center offers world-class Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Services. This includes comprehensive operational and distribution services that provides traditional chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and gene therapies in a USP797/800 compliant setting. These services also include over 25 clinical pharmacists practicing in both the acute care and ambulatory settings covering a full range of benign and malignant hematology and solid tumor malignancies as well as cellular therapy and precision medicine. The UNC Medical Center Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Services have been awarded 4 ASHP Best Practice Awards as well as an Association of Community Cancer Center Innovation Award. This team serves on multiple committees locally, regionally, and nationally. The work of this team has been recognized through multiple publications in journals such as the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, the Journal of Oncology Practice, and the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice. The N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill serves as the clinical and operational hub for these services although practice sites are located throughout the UNC Health network.

The Pharmacy Clinical Manager for Hematology/Oncology Clinical Services will report to the Assistant Director of Pharmacy for Oncology Pharmacy Services. The primary role for the Clinical Manager will be the oversight of the clinical oncology pharmacist teams, which includes the adult acute and ambulatory clinical practice settings. The Clinical Manager will oversee a dedicated staff of approximately 25 FTEs. Direct reports will include Clinical Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacist Practitioners. 

Responsibilities:

1. Leads the development of processes necessary for the smooth operation of their area of responsibility. Anticipates needs for pharmacy clinical and operations services and assumes a leadership role in meeting those needs.
2. Provides program level management as well as shift specific management in areas of responsibility. Performs supervisory responsibilities through selection, training, evaluating, counseling, and corrective action of staff.
3. Demonstrates active leadership internal and external to the Department of Pharmacy as an active member of pharmacy department committees, multidisciplinary hospital committees and/or professional association committees.
4. Proactively seeks opportunities to improve performance and customer satisfaction and implements processes to minimize waste. Builds and maintains relationships with key individuals and solicits feedback regarding pharmacy performance. Develops policies and standard operating procedures and/or clinical decision support in response to Clinical, Operational, Financial drug use needs. Prior to implementation of new policies and guidelines, ensures that appropriate communication and staff education have occurred.
5. Provides clinical or operational leadership through in-service programs and/or publications for health care providers on appropriate drug use, the medication use system, and/or drug policy.
6. Provides clinical and operational pharmacist services to patients as required.
7. Teaches students, residents and new pharmacy staff and participates in scholarly activities.
8. Ensures and audits compliance with federal, state, local and institutional policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
9. Supports the development of budgets and financial stewardship goals. Monitors financial and productivity performance and addresses variances in area of responsibility.
10. Demonstrates clinical or operational expertise through publications, presentations, committee activities, and/or program development related to improvement of patient care and advancement of pharmacy practice.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in NC. Licensure from NC Board of Pharmacy required within 6 months of orientation date or sooner if required for operations.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Three years pharmacist experience or equivalent required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Pharmacy Administration 

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System. 

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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