Medication Use Policy Coordinator Acute

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

893 HOPE WAY

City:

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32714

Job Description:

• Maintains broad knowledge of therapeutic areas, drug releases, and current scientific evidence. 

• Advises on new product launches, emerging trends, and best practice recommendations.

• Analyzes pharmaceutical usage trends to develop initiatives focusing on cost reduction methods around targeted therapies.

• Prepares and oversees the preparation of evidence-based monographs and therapeutic class reviews.

• Collaborates with pharmacy leaders to advance medication stewardship activities and best practices for the use of pharmaceuticals.

• Coordinates organizational strategies to optimize medication use, including usage criteria, formulary changes, and critical pathways.

• Performs routine audits and reviews to evaluate formulary compliance.

• Quantifies the impact of institutional decisions, guidelines, and initiatives. Supports activities of the enterprise Formulary and Therapeutics Committee. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with pharmacy, nursing, and informatics personnel at the system level and with leaders at the facility level. Participates in relevant organizational and departmental committees and work groups.

• Engages in drug supply chain resiliency, helping to identify trends of concern and formulate mitigation strategies for real and potential drug shortages. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing [Required]
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel [Required]
• A broad and thorough knowledge of pharmacy therapeutic areas [Required]
• Proven ability to lead a project to successful completion [Required]
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and inputs and turn that data into actionable activities/plans. [Required]
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead virtual workgroups [Required]
• Working knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service, general hospital operations and regulatory compliance [Preferred]
• Working knowledge of economic drivers of healthcare and emerging trends related to medication use and the practice of pharmacy [Preferred]
• Experience with Epic’s EHR and pharmacy application. [Preferred]
• Demonstrated understanding of pharmacy operations and how medication utilization initiatives impact those operations [Preferred]

Education:
• Completion of an accredited pgy-1 pharmacy residency program [Required]
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy [Required]

Field of Study:
• N/A

Work Experience:
• Completion of an accredited PGY-2 Specialty pharmacy residency program [Preferred]
• Experience as a contributor to a hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee [Preferred]
• Medication use policy and/or formulary management experience in a hospital setting [Preferred]
• Working in a hospital pharmacy, with progressive leadership responsibilities [Required]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Licensed Pharmacist (RPH) [Required]
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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Pay Range:

$105,006.04 - $195,321.62

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.