Sr. Director of Pharmacy - Clinical Operations
Company: Legacy Community Health Services
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 17, 2023
Job Description:
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Pharmacy - New Location: Houston, TX
START YOUR APPLICATION Legacy Community Health is a premium,
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides
comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability
to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving
their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to
providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we
empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy
behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family
planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.
Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization
in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency
has expanded to > 50 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in
Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that
include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and
maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service
students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to
driving healthy change in our communities. Job Description The Sr.
Director of Pharmacy-Clinical Operations will be responsible for
overall operation and quality of the of the ambulatory clinical
pharmacy services, including administrative, clinical,
distributive, and technical activities of the Pharmacy Department
in addition to oversight of pharmacy quality metrics. The role is
pivotal to providing the support in creating a culture for
value-based care, accountability, and shared responsibility to
deliver maximum patient safety and quality of care. This supports
the intention of creating value for payors to maximize incentives
and partnerships as well as compliance with regulatory requirements
including URAC for Specialty Pharmacy services. This leader will
review processes and determine performance improvement initiatives
as well as develop and implement new programs focused on closing
medication use care gaps and increasing patient outcomes. Essential
Functions
- Oversees the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (CPS) and
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Teams
- Designs, implements and manages the pharmacy clinical programs
and establishes collaborative practice agreements with providers
for various disease state management
- Provides clinical direction and support of Pharmacy including
but not limited to ongoing clinical initiatives with respect to the
cost effective and safe medication use process and performance
improvement
- Provides clinical and leadership skill development
opportunities for the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Team
- Participates in formulary management, policy and procedure
development and education across the healthcare system
- Collaborate with Pharmacy Operations to expand business
opportunities through clinical pharmacy programs
- Strategically develops service initiatives to meet the demands
of the future clinical pharmacy service growth
- Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory and accreditation
requirements by overseeing the Specialty Pharmacy program ensuring
alignment with URAC regulatory requirements and serving as the
Compliance Officer and Senior Clinical Staff Members
- Oversees and participates in the Quality Management Committee
(QMC)
- Guides team members regarding QMC activities - Manages all
clinical decision-making aspects of the Specialty Pharmacy Program
- Provides guidance for clinical operational aspects of programs -
Conducts periodic consultation with practitioners in the field -
Oversees organizational objectives to have qualified clinicians
accountable to the organization for decisions affecting patients -
Remediates issues with unethical healthcare practices
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team leaders on drug
utilization and population health management programs to promote
overall health of the patient population
- Supports quality initiatives and strategic clinical
partnerships across the continuum to further the organization's
mission, position the organization as the provider of choice, and
improve the outcomes of populations served
- Direct and coordinate the development and management of
Pharmacy Residency Program for Ambulatory Care Services
- Serves as a preceptor to students of affiliated schools of
pharmacy and pharmacy residents (when available). Establishes
methods to ensure quality outcomes through performance improvement
activities
- Optimizes use of information systems and technology; adopts and
justifies appropriate clinical decision support systems,
automation/barcoding for safety, and capture metrics to drive
improvements in patient care and outcomes
- Develops metrics and programs to ensure appropriate use of
medications optimizing therapeutic outcomes, reduce drug-related
problems and ensure cost-effective pharmacotherapy
- Ensures compliances with regulatory and accreditation
requirements
- Provides oversight of clinical decision-making aspects of all
programs
- Performs other duties as assigned Required Education,
Certifications, Licenses, & Training (minimum requirements)
- Graduate of an accredited college/university of pharmacy
(Pharm.D or B.S. with equivalent experience)
- Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 & 2 Pharmacy Residency in
Specialty or Pharmacy Administration OR equivalent experience
- Valid license from the Board of Pharmacy of the State of
Texas
- 5 years of experience in Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Area
required
- 10 years of experience in pharmacy administration required
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Board
Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacists (BCACP) preferred
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or Masters in Public
Health (MPH) preferred
- Experience in HIV/AIDs, Geriatrics, and/or Pediatrics,
preferred Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum
requirements)
- Computer experience - Windows, Microsoft Word & Excel
- Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize
- Working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and State/Federal laws
governing medical services.
- Administrative, management, or supervisory experience.
- Exceptional leadership, mediation abilities, and multi-tasking
skills required.
- Strong commitment to customer service and excellence in
healthcare.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing.
- Basic knowledge of statistics and graphical representation
principles.
- Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy
practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty
evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical
assignments preferred. Benefits As part of values that Healthcare
is a Right and not a Privilege, we offer a suite of benefits
- Medical / Vision / Dental (Costs of benefits are based on your
yearly salary)
- Medical visit copays are waived when seeing a Legacy
provider.
- 9 Holiday + 1 Floating Holiday
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Bright Horizons Back-up Care
- As a user of Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, you can conveniently
schedule care right from your mobile device with the Back-Up Care
app- your easy, time-saving solution to managing family care
challenges while on the go.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- PTO Exchange benefit PTO Exchange will provide you with the
option to convert a portion of your accrued but unused PTO hours
for use toward several different benefits and causes, based on your
own priorities. With PTO Exchange, you can convert a portion of
your unused PTO into:
- 403(b) Retirement contributions
- Student loan payments / Tuition for the employee
- Leave Sharing donations to fellow employees START YOUR
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