Assistant Director of Pharmacy

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Pharmacy and Research, this Assistant Director manages the implementation and maintenance of clinical programs including interdisciplinary pharmacy initiatives.  The individual will serve as a resource for team members and other partners in all processes associated with the implementation of outpatient clinical programs and related technology.  The Assistant Director will also contribute to the growth of various collaborations and clinical initiatives through research, prioritization, analysis, and stakeholder communications.

As a member of the pharmacy management team, this Assistant Director is responsible for assuring that the Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Program is planned, organized and delivered in a manner that meets the needs of UTMC patients, physicians, nurses and team members.  The Assistant Director champions inter-functional collaboration and communication across work areas and departments to support the ambulatory pharmacy practice. With the executive director and other managers, he/she implements the strategic initiatives.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assure creation of sustainable plans for development, review and utilization of each medication and combination regimen within the interdisciplinary pharmacy care management platforms (e.g., oncology, hepatology, multiple sclerosis, solid organ transplantation, autoimmune diseases)
• Review drug care plans in regards to indications for drugs used, specifically dose, scheduling, monitoring, and any additional information suggested by physician advisors
• Through networking and professional presence, engage physician advisors to review, share feedback and support ambulatory pharmacy services growth and development
• Track pending FDA approvals, major label changes, or other events that may impact drug use
• Develop/assess outcome measures to evaluate clinical usage, trends, and adherence
• Develop and execute presentations for internal and external audiences related to clinical initiatives
• Foster positive working relationships between physician practices, external partners, manufacturers, consultants, organizational leaders and other team members
• Implement and manage pharmacists in clinics to improve management of chronic disease
• Evaluate, implement, and oversee additional programs such as hospital-based PBM and formulary, MTM billing, home infusion opportunities, discharge pharmacist/techs, and accredited residency programs, all in a full model of care framework