Mgr Clinical Pharmacy

18140
May 19, 2025

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $63.23 - $99.59 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for pharmacy programs, personnel (pharmacists and technicians), and operations within their respective patient care areas. The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is a visionary leader within their respective field to lead and develop comprehensive services that deliver the full range of pharmaceutical care. This individual exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, while acting in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• > 6 years practice experience, Pharm.D. with PGY1 and PGY2 training (or equivalent experience), Illinois licensure, and board certification (specialty certification, as appropriate)
• Excellent clinical, written/verbal communication, experience supervising pharmacy personnel and precepting pharmacy learners, strong problem-solving skills, experience developing pharmacy services
• Knowledge of pertinent Information Technology
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Previous Clinical Coordinator or Residency Program Director experience
• Previous experience leading a multiprofessional committee or workgroup
Physical Demands:
• This job may include extended periods of standing or walking. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• This position required up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate pharmacy services within their respective area (see Appendices).
• Provide team and departmental leadership, while maintaining an active practice in their area(s) of oversight.
• Maintain interdisciplinary relationships in relevant areas to support safe and effective medication use.
• Collaborate with informatics personnel to optimize use of technology in operations and clinical workflows.
• Perform outcomes research documenting drug therapy quality and the impact of pharmacy services.
• Plan performance improvement initiatives relating to medication use and safety.
• Promote and facilitate adherence to formulary medications and protocols, including participation in drug shortage management.
• Assist the Associate Directors and Director in annual evaluation and strategic planning of pharmacy services.
• Maintain a leadership role in continual transformation of pharmacy practice, information systems, and facilities.
• Support Sterile Products Supervisor in training, testing, and otherwise administering competencies related to sterile compounding, as well as establishing procedures for batching or acquisition of commercial sterile products.
• Support residency and experiential education programs.
• Serve as a preceptor for postgraduate trainees and students.
• Serve as a mentor for pharmacy staff.
• Encourage and support pharmacy staff with developing individual plans for continuing professional development.
• Serve as a member of the Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Therapeutics Committee or other pharmacy or organizational committees relevant to their respective areas.
• Serve as a member of the Pharmacy Operations Committee.
• Participate in management leadership meetings.
• Participate as a member of national organizations in their respective fields.
• Participate in accreditation surveys.
• Support onboarding of new pharmacist and technician staff, including coordination of training and competencies specific to their practice areas.
• Special projects, as assigned or self-identified to be departmental or hospital priorities.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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