Health System Clinical Director of Pharmacy

ABOUT THE MA STATE OFFICE OF PHARMACY (MSOPS): The MA State Office of Pharmacy (MSOPS) Pharmacy Distribution Center (PDC) provides medications via central fill in unit dose or blister card form for DDS, DPH, DMH, DOC, and HOC facilities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.JOB OBJECTIVE:Reporting to the Health System Director of Pharmacy (HSD), Director of Pharmacy Operations and Account Management, and Cardinal Health Clinical Director, the Health System Clinical Director plans, organizes, and directs all functions of the MSOPS pharmacy clinical services.PRIMARY POSITION ROLES:Maintains a professional presence throughout the system including communications with pharmacy staff and MSOPS leadership; interfaces with client, medical staff, administrative personnel, DOPs, and clinical managers/pharmacistsProvides direction to the HSD and Clinical Managers/Pharmacists regarding management of clinical programs and initiatives within the health system that enhance patient care and patient outcome, reduce adverse events, and improve financial performanceEnsure that site DOPs and Clinical Managers/Pharmacists maintain the health system clinical programs and therapeutic initiativesAssists HSD and Clinical Managers/Pharmacists with recommendations for management of the cost of sales within the facilityAssures pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and MSOPS as defined by the RFRParticipates in the development, maintaining, and updating of pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the system within PolicyTechActively participates in system P&T committee and all other facility P&T committees as defined by MSOPS 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 reportingParticipates in developing and maintaining an Antimicrobial Stewardship program, in conjunction with multidisciplinary team membersParticipate in MSOPS committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient careAchieve acceptable scores as defined by Cardinal Health on operations assessments/audits (PPA, Regulatory, Accreditation, BOP, etc)Define and manage the activities and performance of pharmacy leadership team and pharmacy staffRecruit, hire, retain, and separate employees using Cardinal Health policies and proceduresArrange/conduct hospital and pharmacy orientation for new hires within 60 daysDevelop and implement a training and competency program for all staff and maintain records of those completed competenciesAssure approval of MUE criteria, perform MUE, and report results in committee meetingsAssure development and implementation of a process for all drug recallsAdheres to facility 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 regulationsUnderstanding and Accountability of/for the requirements and all deliverables of the RFR/Contract and all attachments.ReportsHours of operation and coverage by management team to include weekendsDevelops system-based econotherapeutic (ET) programs. Sets clinical goals for each facility within the systemResponsible for the Clinical section of the Pharmacy Performance AuditProvides direction by assisting with development of action plans for the facilities within the system to meet ET goalsUtilizes DCOA as an objective tool to work with specific Medical Staff Departments or Utilization Management Teams to improve medication utilizationEnsures clinically related quality improvement programs (i.e. ADRs) meet all proprietary, regulatory, and accreditation standardsPrepares clinical reports for the Account Team Clinical Director and client as requiredProvides direction in hospital formulary management and serves as a consultant regarding P&T topicsServes or actively participates on applicable system committeesCoordinates pharmacy school teaching and residency programs within the health systemEnsures that information from Clinical Team is disseminated to each facility and that information requested by the Clinical Team department is submitted in a timely manner by each facility within the systemProvides guidance to the HSDOP in the submission of success storiesProvides clinical support to facilities without a clinical manager or when clinical manager is unavailableParticipates in the recruitment and hiring processEnsures that reports for the pharmacist intervention program and clinical services are completeCoaches/manages/trains pharmacy staff; ensures that a leadership development program is in place for key pharmacy staffProvides clinical education support for each facility in the system by conducting in-services or workshops on corporate initiatives and identified problem areasSECONDARY POSITION ROLES:Maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy at all times including communication with coworkersProvide in-services to pharmacy staff and facility professional staffPerform special projects as requestedPerform as Staff Pharmacist as neededOther duties and work scheduled as assigned to assure continuity of service to MSOPSSKILLS USED TO PERFORM:Effective interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritizeSupervisory skillsPharmacist skillsPresentation skillsNegotiation skillsFinancial management skillsStress Management skillsQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy Active Registered Pharmacist License in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in good standing Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical acute care settingBoard certification highly preferredPrevious experience with drug formulary management preferredPrior experience as a Pharmacy Supervisor/Manager or evidence of progressive leadership responsibilities preferredAbility to work on-call as needed on a rotational basisAbility to travel within the state as neededMay require vendor credentialing.CRITICAL DEMANDS:Customer oriented at all times - must be diplomaticManage diverse workforcePressure to perform in emergency situationsOverall decision-making responsibilityConstant interruptionsAbility to handle multiple projectsAnticipated salary range:$136,200-194,500Bonus eligible:YesBenefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close:12/15/2025if 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 equityCandidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Created: 2025-10-20