We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Pharmacy – Clinical Services to lead and advance clinical pharmacy programs across our acute care settings. The Manager of Pharmacy Clinical Services at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland is a key member of the acute care pharmacy leadership team, supporting the Pharmacy Directors in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical pharmacy services. This includes direct oversight of clinical pharmacists, pharmacy supervisors, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and other supporting team members. Additionally, the Manager seeks to advance the MaineHealth mission to improving the health of our patients and communities by providing high-quality affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers, and researching better ways to provide care. To this end, the Manager plans, organizes, directs, and operates the department according to MMC, Department of Pharmacy goals, policies and practices. Participates in the development and execution of the department strategic and operational plan. Provides leadership and direction in specialized areas of the Pharmacy Department, develops systems of care, solves problems, and facilitates processes required to meet patient and care team needs and achieve division objectives within budgetary targets. Additional responsibilities include performance management of assigned staff, quality measurement and process improvement, practice standards within area of responsibility and regulatory compliance.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in Pharmacy. Completion of a residency preferred.
License/Certifications: Must be a registered pharmacist in the State of Maine.
Experience: Possesses 2 or more years of health-system pharmacy management experience (or equivalent) in a pharmaceutical department of a large health care facility.
Knowledge of large scale health-system pharmacy procedures.
Knowledge of the basic principles of operations, planning, financial stewardship, and personnel management as they relate to the practice of pharmacy.
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
Ability to provide effective leadership through planning, delegation, and assignment of tasks, processes, and responsibilities to pharmacy team members
Ability to develop and manage policies and procedures.
Ability to analyze complex problems, formulates sound solutions, secures approvals from key stakeholders, and implements such solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the health care team including pharmacy team members, supervisors, pharmacy management team, including nurses, medical staff, pharmacy colleagues, and representatives from the community and industry.
Ability to instruct pharmacy team members in the methods, techniques, and procedures in contemporary health-system pharmacy practice.
Ability to implement change effectively using the established committee infrastructure within the organization.
Ability to provide oversight for clinical training of residents and/or students.
Why Join MaineHealth?
Join one of the most respected healthcare systems in New England. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where you can thrive. Our benefits are designed to support your needs today and help you plan for tomorrow.
Be part of a nationally recognized health system.
Access professional development and continuing education.
Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Wellness resources for you and your family.
Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever-changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care for team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring, and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
