Clinical Pharmacy Manager

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager is responsible for overseeing the clinical programs of the pharmacy department. This position will utilize Cardinal Health resources to provide safe and effective clinical pharmacy programs at the hospital. This position will assist the Director of Pharmacy to assure all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. Assure clinical pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, the Clinical Manager may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director of Pharmacy.

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager will serve as an active member of the pharmacy management team providing leadership for clinical programs, formulary management, cost containment programs, and improved pharmacoeconomic outcomes. Build and enhance professional relationships with pharmacy staff, other healthcare providers, and management. Communicate effectively with pharmacy staff, hospital and Cardinal Health Account Team. Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and direction to the Director of Pharmacy (DOP) and pharmacy staff in the hospital regarding the implementation and operation of clinical pharmacy programs. This includes: direct discussions and dialogue with all health care professionals in the hospital; providing pharmaceutical care to selected patients; and developing drug therapy review programs and documenting their results.

• Assist with the leadership of the hospital P&T committee, assuring (but not limited to) the following items are part of the committee meetings: current drug trends, formulary additions, formulary deletions, annual formulary approval, non-formulary drug use, drug shortages, cost control initiatives, updates to the Policy and Procedure manual, annual review of order sets and protocols, black box warning, ADR reporting, pharmacy intervention reporting, controlled substance audit reporting, automation reporting.

• Actively participates and when required helps to develop an Antimicrobial Stewardship program in conjunction with multidisciplinary team members. Develop and implement treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes and critical pathways as approved and authorized by appropriate committees.

• Participate in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.

• Assists in meeting or exceeding all Accreditation Bodies (TJC, DNV, CMS, BOP) standards related to pharmacy.

• Participates in the development and maintenance of information systems and other technology applications within the Pharmacy.

• Use Clinical best practices in formulary and cost control.

• Use Cardinal Health applications like DCOA, to analyze data and manage clinical initiatives.

• Facilitate the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost-effective drug use issues in collaboration with the medical staff.

• Document activities in accordance with Clinical Monthly Report requirements.

• Design, implement, maintain clinical pharmacy quality activities.

• Design, implement, and maintain medication safety program activities.

• Achieve acceptable scores on clinical assessments/audits (PPA, Accreditation, BOP, etc).

• Assist with the management of staff pharmacists, students, and interns. 

• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of pharmacists.

• Contributes to and conducts hospital and pharmacy orientation for new hires within 60 days.

• Develop and implement a clinical training and competency program for pharmacists and maintain records of those completed competencies.

• Assure approval of MUE criteria, perform MUE, and report results in committee meetings.

• Coordinate vendor activity to support formulary decisions.

• Assists with leading departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs.

• Maintains all required training and education per department requirements.

• Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs.

• Train and educate pharmacy staff to provide pharmaceutical care and any new or important new clinical pharmacy concepts.

• Publish educational materials directed at hospital health care professionals.

• Direct and coordinate clinical clerkship programs for pharmacy and other health care professional trainees.

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.  Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control.  Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations.

• Contribute to the advancement of the pharmacy profession and Cardinal Health through presentation and publication. Participate in continuing education programs that maintain or improve skills in providing pharmaceutical care. Participate in research that is within the scope of pharmaceutical care and/or pharmacoeconomics. Review clinical literature that is supportive for all clinical pharmacy goals and programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.

• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Maine, or able to obtain licensure.

• Prior inpatient/hospital experience.

• Related Hospital Clinical Pharmacy experience strongly preferred.

• Board Certification(s) preferred.

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency and/or fellowship preferred.

• Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.

• May require vendor credentialing.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects.

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.

• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models.

• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope.

• Projects may have significant and long-term impact.

• Provides solutions which may set precedent.

• Independently determines method for completion of new projects.

• Receives guidance on overall project objectives.

• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated salary range: $121,600 - $173,700.

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 04/07/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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