Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Manager, Oncology and Biotech Infusion Pharmacy Services for our Cancer Chemo Clinic. The Infusion Pharmacy Manager is a registered pharmacist within the department of Pharmacy who is responsible for managing oncolytic and biotech agent sterile compounding as well as day to day staffing, personnel, fiscal and operations issues for the chemotherapy pharmacy.

As a front-line operations manager, this individual is a problem solver, a motivator, a coordinator, and will set the standard for excellence which is a goal of the department. Actively tracks and benchmarks the outcomes of quality programs for operational, clinical quality, and financial efficiency. Assists in the development of goals for the department and works with other managers and key individuals such as physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to facilitate the accomplishment of these goals. This leader actively identifies practice related issues which require evaluation and facilitates clinical research projects, quality improvement initiatives, or healthcare provider education as needed to advance practice. Facilitates and supports student, resident, and pharmacist training experiences and competencies. Sets the standard for excellence for the department's ambulatory sterile compounding services and designs systems that support the infrastructure for pharmacy operations and integrated quality programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee sterile product preparations, general quality systems, and regulatory compliance to assure the provision of safe, effective, and timely medication therapy as well as integrated pharmaceutical care to the patient population seen in the University of Chicago Medical Center and Affiliate.
• Assign roles of Clinical-Staff Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, oversees the day to day staffing and scheduling of pharmacists and technicians in these areas.
• Develops standards of performance and evaluate staff work and program performance. Provides positive feedback, counseling regarding job performance including employee discipline if needed and preparation of yearly staff evaluations.
• Maintains competent staff by coordinating training for new employees, coaching and mentoring of all employees, and routine communication to staff.
• Oversees the management of chemotherapy and biotech drug operational systems and their integrated pharmacist programs.
• Promotes excellent customer service by assisting patients, co-workers, medical staff, and other healthcare providers resolve expressed concerns, demonstrating a welcoming and helpful attitude, and responding in a positive, professional, and courteous manner.
• Identifies customer (patient and healthcare provider) requirements, both actual and anticipated, and maintains active personal contact and rapport with potential and actual customers.
• Participates in the planning and management of the pharmacy budget; assess drug therapy issues in terms of quality and cost; review protocols, orders, and formulary requests.
• Participates in committees as a representative of the department, including but not limited to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Chemotherapy Pharmacy Improvement Committee, , and committees related to regulatory compliance or Joint Commission standards. Communicate committee activities, actions, and resolutions accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy
• Advanced Degree, Masters of Science, MBA, or Doctor of Pharmacy highly preferred
• Completion of an ASHP General or Administrative Residency highly preferred.
• Oncology experience required

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Day
• Job Location: Orland Park
• Unit/Department: Infusion Pharmacy
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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