Program Manager Specialty Pharmacy Education and Research - Retail Pharmacy

Summary:

The Program Manager Specialty Pharmacy Education and Research is responsible for leading and expanding the department's educational and research efforts. The Program Manager serves as Director of the PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, maintains the specialty pharmacy's education program, and oversees the clinical teams' scholarly work. The Program Manager serves as a role model of clinical practice, teaching and research for the clinical pharmacist team.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Administration

• Serves as Director of the CHRISTUS Specialty Pharmacy PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program
• Designs an educational program for the resident to meet the ASHP PGY 1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Standards and Goals/Objectives
• Updates residency policies & procedures and documents to remain in compliance with the ASHP Standard
• Leads ASHP accreditation visits
• Performs annual recruiting of candidates including coordination of onsite interviews
• Collaborates with other directors and preceptors to create a diverse learning experience schedule for the resident
• Serves as mentor for the PGY1 Community-Based Resident in Specialty Pharmacy
• Ensures preceptor compliance with ASHP requirements

Education

• Develops and maintains educational materials for the specialty pharmacy program as required by accrediting bodies and payor contracts
• Ensures specialty pharmacy staffs' compliance with all educational requirements
• Stays abreast of developments in specialty pharmacy practice
• Coordinates educational sessions for the team as appropriate regarding any developments such as:
  • New products to market
  • Updates to accreditation requirements
  • Industry trends pertinent to operations and clinical practice

Research and Scholarship

• Identifies research or grant opportunities
• Prepares the grant applications and lead or participate in the research projects
• Engages with pharmaceutical companies to identify opportunities for collaboration in research
• Serves as a research SME for the clinical pharmacist team
• Engages with system informatics team for data collection
• Presents research at national conferences
• Prepares research manuscripts for publication

Clinical practice

• Maintains a robust clinical practice and serves as a role model for peers and residents

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of ACPE accredited school of pharmacy required
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required

Experience

• 3+ years of specialty pharmacy experience preferred
• Knowledge of URAC and ACHC preferred
• Knowledge of ASHP residency requirements and processes preferred
• Previous residency program director or coordinator experience preferred
• EPIC suite products experience preferred (EMR, Compass Rose, Willow Ambulatory)

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Licensed pharmacist in the state of practice required
• Pharmacy preceptor license required

Work Type:

Full Time