What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director Clinical Pharmacy Services position at msmc?
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Department: Job Description Summary: Position Responsibilities Develop, support and manages clinical pharmacy related programs and services across all departments of Mount Sinai Medical Center Responsible for managing and monitoring the hospital drug formulary: completing drug class reviews, minimizing non-formulary procurements, suggesting appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, and implementing automatic therapeutic substitutions when appropriate. Identify, design, analyze and report drug utilization reviews to promote rational and safe drug therapies and determines action plan based on results. Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event responses as assigned. Participate in quality and regulatory reviews and audits. Work with the Pharmacy leadership to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all regulatory standards. Act as manager in charge as assigned. Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions. Work with Pharmacy leadership to establish goals and objectives of clinical pharmacy programs and responsible for implementation and monitoring within budgetary targets. Participate with various nursing and medical staff committees, as necessary. Coordinates all activities related to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including the publication of its newsletter. Supports the coordination of the pharmacy review of medication orders in physician order sets, protocols or other evidenced based medication use guidelines across the organization In conjunction with Pharmacy Management team, responsible for the development and review of clinical pharmacy policies and procedures. Maximizes area's impact by ensuring adequate staffing levels and the most efficient organization and use of resources are available to support all clinical programs. Responsible to develop and actively participate in training and mentorship programs for pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians as it relates to clinical pharmacy services. Ongoing analysis and reporting of clinical pharmacy interventions to ensure accurate, high quality and appropriate documentation is being completed Builds effective relationships with other healthcare professionals and departments within the medical center. Defines the team's target accountabilities as well as the guidelines and practices to accomplish them. Ensures the implementation and completion of the teams' regular and special projects as assigned. Responsible for the completion of Performance Evaluations with timely and constructive feedback for the assigned team. Follows hospital's policies and procedures regarding Human Resources Management. Ensures that new employees complete general and department-specific orientation as set forth into the hospital's policies and procedures. Documents all personnel actions and submits them immediately for review. Guides and directs the team efforts. Ensures that the team has the necessary resources to perform as expected. Analyzes the team's outcomes with ongoing assessment of established goals. Identifies areas of opportunity and respective action plans. Ensures that all procedures are carried out in accordance with company policy. Ensures that customers receive standards of service in line with the policy and strategy. Supports the day to day activities of the staff. Follows the National Patient Safety goals as required: Improve accuracy of patient identification with at least two identifiers (excluding patient's room number). Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections. Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls. Follows Patient Safety goals as established by the department; supports effective responses to adverse and sentinel events; provides an on-going proactive approach to reduce risk; integrates patient safety as a priority into new and existing processes. Is available to participate as a member of either Team A or Team B of the Hurricane Activation Plan, as assigned. Reports incidents to the Director and/or Risk Management department within required timeframe in accordance with medical center policy. Complies with current Hospital security and safety polices. All other tasks as assigned. Qualifications License/Registration/Certification Licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of Florida. Education Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy. Masters Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration related fields preferred. Experience Eight years in Pharmacy Management comparable role. Benefits: We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more! Degree Requirements: Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.