Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Overview:
Belong. Connect. Thrive. At Emory Healthcare our team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.Our pharmacy staff works side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy at Emory’s goal is to provide patient- and-family centered medication management to the patients we serve.
We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind.
Description:
8a-4:40p / Full Time / 40 Hours
The Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator provides staff supervision in a specialized clinical area (e.g. transplant, critical care, and/or nutrition support) and collaborates with departmental leadership in the design, implementation, and ongoing clinical pharmacy programs at Emory Healthcare.
- Collaborates with departmental and patient care leadership to develop, implement and evaluate the department's mission and service goals and objectives.
- Effectively manages employee performance to support providing quality, timely, and cost effective products and services to outpatients and other customers.
- Actively participates on hospital committees and provides specialized pharmacotherapeutic representation in the decision making process.
- Initiates and regularly attends scheduled medical rounds to provide input on pharmacotherapy and to augment the education of medical interns and residents.
- Assists in training new employees, pharmacy students, and residents involved in clinical pharmacological activities.
- Serve as a model for providing direct patient care through excellent clinical skills and communications and by staying current with relevant literature.
- Participates in/supports research projects which have major outcome or cost implications related to drug therapy.
- Writes and prepares pertinent professional material for publication and presentation.
- Work closely with leadership in developing system-wide metrics and processes for measuring the outcomes and impact of revised and/or new clinical programs.
- Augments the education of pharmacists, students, medical interns and residents.
- Assists with the training of new pharmacy employees.
- Design, implement, direct, and support departmental and/or system wide initiatives to enhance patient safety & outcomes, promoting learning, and contributing to innovative approaches to patient care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- BCPS preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required and ACLS within one (1) year of hire, if directly applicable to practice specialty.
- PGY1 and a PGY2 residency or equivalent experience.
- Healthcare Provider certifications required.
The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details:
Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status.EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.
Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.