Senior Director Clinical Pharmacy Services

Job Summary - Senior Director Clinical Pharmacy Service

Responsible for oversight of clinical pharmacy services including but not limited to pharmacy aspects of population health/risk contracts, training and education programs, pharmacy practice model design, and medication safety. Serves as the primary interface to physician leadership and medical staff including oversight of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Coordinates formulary management activities across the Corewell Health System. Manages the standardization and maintenance of pharmacy policies and procedures.

Collaborates closely with other Corewell Health leaders to execute on strategic initiatives and best practices. Ensures compliance with all laws, regulations, guidelines and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy. Responsible for assuring medication excellence in quality, safety, efficiency and team member/provider engagement. Promotes and leads the team in assuring a high reliability culture working towards the achievement of high quality, safety and continuous learning, improvement, and pursuit of zero harm.

Essential Functions - Senior Director Clinical Pharmacy Services

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls clinical pharmacy services and programs that support population health, risk-based provider agreement, and ambulatory care clinical pharmacists.

Responsible for the system Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee, including formulary and drug utilization management strategy, as well as governance for pharmacist privileging and credentialling. Serves as a liaison to physician leadership and medical staff.

In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, is responsible for execution of medication safety initiatives. quality, safety, and experience. Understands the business goals and objectives, developing and implementing a departmental vision to advance those goals.

Develop and maintain training, education, and competency programs for pharmacy services to support a strong pharmacy workforce aimed at safe, efficient delivery of patient care.

Coordinates Pharmacy Residency training programs across Corewell Health to create and maintain standardization, efficiency, and program excellence according to accrediting bodies.

Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Establishes and maintains relationships with professional organizations, regulatory agencies, teaching institutions, and community to enhance and promote the organization’s values and culture.

Qualifications - Senior Director Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Required Bachelor's Degree of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy
• Preferred Master's Degree Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or Management or related field
• 7 years of relevant experience Experience working in an organization comparable to size and/or complexity of Corewell Health System Required
• 5 years of relevant experience Pharmacy leadership experience Required
• Successful completion of American Society of Health System Pharmacy accredited PGY1 program or equivalent experience Preferred
• Successful completion of American Society of Health System Pharmacy accredited PGY2 program or equivalent experience Preferred
• Active involvement in professional Pharmacy organizations (ex: ASHP) Preferred
• LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• Physical Demands - Senior Director Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• How Corewell Health cares for you
• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
• Primary Location
• SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids
• Department Name
• Pharmacy Corp Admin - Corporate
• Employment Type
• Full time
• Shift
• Day (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours
• 40
• Hours of Work
• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Days Worked
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend Frequency
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• Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
• Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
• An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
• You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.