Program Manager, Pharmacy Operations (PGY1 and PGY2 required)

Position Summary

The Program Manager, Pharmacy Operations is a Clinical Pharmacist who provides comprehensive medication management of patients with Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM), Bronchiectasis, and Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine outpatient practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care Responsibilities: Coordinates all pharmacotherapy needs patients in the outpatient practice. Maintains contact with assigned caseload between visits, based on their particular needs. Initiates appropriate responses to issues and problems during these contacts. Communicates with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care. Interfaces with physicians, social workers, nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and others to plan and execute specialized protocols. Informs physicians of patient status and needs and monitors clinical patient indicators to coordinate care with the patients physician. Provides patient and family education and excellent patient services to ensure satisfaction.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to optimize workflow and ensure patient satisfaction. Partners with the Directors of the programs to lead program initiatives and quality assessment and performance improvement activities. Coordinates with multidisciplinary ancillary staff. Maintains familiarity with local and federal regulations for advanced therapies for diseases, advances the research productivity of the team, and assists with all of the programs marketing and outreach pursuits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure & Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy. Active New York State Pharmacist Licensure. PGY1 pharmacy residency training. PGY2 pharmacy residency training or equivalent salaried professorship at a school of pharmacy. Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or other specialty is required within 18 months of hire.

• Experience: At least four years of pharmacy experience. Self-motivation, good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: None.