• Job Description

  Req#: R83107

  Job Description:

  The individual in this role will manage all of the activities in the Intermountain Drug Information Center including formulary management, medication shortages, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee support, clinical inquiry, adverse drug event reporting, and medication use evaluation. The individual in this role will have precepting responsibilities for pharmacy residents and students and will contribute to the professional development program for pharmacists and technicians.

  This position will work normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM. This is a remote position.

  Scope
  
  This is a system-wide role that will support the drug information needs, formulary management strategies and tactics, and other system-wide initiatives aimed at improving medication use. The individual in this role will report to the Medication Policy and Outcomes Director.
  
  Job Essentials
  
  System-wide responsibility for the strategic vision, goals and initiatives associated with medication policy and drug information for the pharmacy division.
  Directs and evaluates the work of assigned employees
  Participates in synthesizing patient-specific or situation-specific responses to drug information requests in an accurate and timely manner
  Develops tactics to best support the Clinical Programs
  Establishes relationships with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and support them in their functional roles
  Oversees and participates in promoting and maintaining the Intermountain Healthcare Formulary of Accepted Drugs via ongoing professional interactions with the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee members and via ongoing educational efforts directed at physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals
  Oversees and participates in the development of system policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medication management, medication safety, and formulary management
  Actively participates in committees and work groups as assigned
  Prepares and/or edits formulary, monographs and therapeutic class reviews
  Assists in activities relating to the ongoing revision, publication, and distribution of the Intermountain Healthcare Formulary of Accepted Drugs
  Prepares newsletter content as assigned
  Serves as a preceptor for PharmD students, residents, and staff
  Participates in educational conferences as appropriate
  Participates in initiatives designed to change prescribing behaviors of providers
  Completes all operational responsibilities of the drug information center (DIC)
  Oversees the medication use evaluation program
  Oversees and participates in medication safety initiatives, adverse drug event reporting program and the pharmaceutical outcomes management program.
  Oversees the management of medication shortages as assigned.
  
  Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and an advanced degree from an accredited institution or a doctor of pharmacy. (Degree will be verified)
  • License to practice pharmacy and dispense controlled substances in the State of Utah.
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency.
  • Five years of clinical pharmacy practice experience.
  • Previous work experience in a drug information center.
  • Significant formulary management, medication safety, and medication utilization experience.
  • Experience in a role requiring excellent communication (written and verbal), planning, prioritization, and execution skills with a strong service orientation.
  • Experience in a role requiring the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Experience in a role requiring skills related to balancing clinical, regulatory and financial goals and outcomes and collaborating with all levels within an organization.
  • Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications.
  • Must be able to work with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, one-on-one and in group meetings.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects.

  
  Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree as a PharmD, Master of Business Administration, or Master of Health Administration.
  • Board certification by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties.
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited Drug Information Practice Residency Program.
  • Experience in a role requiring system level project management responsibilities.
  • Previous experience in an integrated healthcare delivery system.
    

  Physical Requirements:

  Hearing, listening, seeing, speaking, manual dexterity.

  Anticipated job posting close date:

  Location:

  Sorenson Building

  Work City:

  Taylorsville

  Work State:

  Utah

  Scheduled Weekly Hours:

  40

  The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

  $67.94 - $99.83

  We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

  Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .

  Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

  
  

• About the company

  Intermountain Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system and is the largest healthcare provider in the Intermountain West of the United States.

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