Pharmacy Coordinator - Full Time

Develop and implement programs that support organizational goals around medication management, continuously improving processes in the medication use cycle—selection, procurement, prescribing, preparation, dispensing, administration, and monitoring—to deliver high-quality patient care. Collaborate with medical, professional, and pharmacy staff to ensure a high-performing medication use process and quality outcomes. Participate in policy and procedure development to optimize drug utilization, support performance improvement, and demonstrate commitment to teamwork and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, and evaluate medication use processes across the organization.
• Develop and review policies and procedures to optimize drug utilization.
• Provide quality customer service and participate in performance improvement efforts.
• Demonstrate department-specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
• Engage in educational activities for continued professional and personal growth.

Position Specifics

Pharmacy Coordinator – Clinical

• Provide Medication Therapy Disease Management (MTDM) services for conditions including Anticoagulation, Pain Management, Diabetes Mellitus, Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
• Develop new clinical programs and projects aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide supportive and clinical assistance to MTDM clinic services.
• Manage specific initiatives assigned by Pharmacy Leadership.
• Serve as co-chair of the Ambulatory Subcommittee.

Reports to the Pharmacy Manager.

Pharmacy Coordinator – Medication Safety

• Serve as the authoritative expert in safe medication use and oversee the medication use system.
• Organize and manage medication safety initiatives and policies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor programs to improve medication use processes safely.
• Provide guidance and support during regulatory surveys and inspections.
• Manage specific initiatives assigned by Pharmacy Leadership.
• Co-chair the Medication Safety Subcommittee of P&T (MedSTAR).
• Serve as Secretary of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and support P&T Chairmen.

Reports to the Pharmacy Manager.

Pharmacy Coordinator – Informatics

• Lead all clinical technology projects, including strategy, vision, planning, and budget.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and monitor technology impacting Pharmacy Services, such as:
  • Cerner Millennium Electronic Medical Record
  • CPOE design
  • Pharmacy Inventory Management Systems
  • Automated Dispensing Cabinet processes
  • Bar-coding for Point of Care
  • Clinical decision support for prescribers, pharmacists, and nurses
  • Pharmacy Website
• Advise the Pharmacy procurement team.
• Provide IT support for contracted services at Acuity Long Term Hospital (LTACH) and Bacharach Rehabilitation Hospital (BRH).

Pharmacy Coordinator – Innovation and Analytics

• Coordinate, execute, and navigate innovative tactics for Pharmacy Practice processes and programs.
• Serve as liaison for inter-professional and interdepartmental collaborations.
• Disseminate information, perform predictive analytics, financial analyses, and statistics.
• Monitor and surveil clinical processes and programs to maintain high quality, performance, and value.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy practice, clinical analytical capabilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee upkeep of pharmacy service line scorecards, dashboards, and action plans in areas such as cost containment, performance improvement, high-risk clinical processes, customer experience, and employee engagement.
• Drive standardization and improve operational efficiencies using data-driven tools and techniques.
• Perform duties to meet Service Line demands and other tasks assigned by the Senior Director or AVP.

Reports to the Corporate Director of Pharmacy.

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to hazards and risks of a hospital environment, including infectious disease and hazardous substances.
• Requires ability to work at a computer 60% of the time, with some standing and walking.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or greater than 5 years of active pharmacy practice.
• Current license in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Pharmacist.
• Two years or greater of clinical pharmacy experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Leadership skills to develop and implement clinical programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• MTM certification or experience.
• ACPE certification in disease-specific management.
• Completed Pharmacy Postgraduate Year 1 or Board of Pharmacy Specialty certification.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness programs.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.

Benefits offerings may vary by position and are subject to eligibility requirements.