Pharmacy Outcomes Coordinator

Clinical Research Outcomes Specialist

This position is responsible for identifying and designing outcomes studies related to clinical and financial opportunities. They will collaborate with clinical, business, and operations staff to ensure a comprehensive model is established with accurate data. This position will also be responsible for assisting department leadership with medication safety expertise as needed. This person shall serve on a department committee related to clinical oversight in addition to serving as the Residency Research Preceptor. This position will also be required to serve as a clinician through the occasional management of patient care to maintain a working competency.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:

WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

Experience:

1. Must have experience in one of the following areas:

• PGY-1 residency or PGY-2 residency completion
• Two (2) years experience in Specialty Pharmacy
• Two (2) years experience in Ambulatory Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

2. Board Certification in an applicable area of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Experience:

• Two (2) years' experience in Specialty Pharmacy or Home Infusion Pharmacy
• Two (2) years' experience in Health and Economics Research

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Identify and provide clinical and financial outcomes study design

2. Assist with pharmacy policies and procedures as they relate to the patient management program and medication safety

3. Serve on Pharmacy and Therapeutic committees within the organization

4. Act as an Industry Liaison to collaborate on white papers and studies as identified

5. Provide department leadership with routine updates and progress on outcomes studies

6. Serve as a member of the department clinical oversight committee

7. Serve as Residency Research Preceptor

8. Assist leadership and other clinicians with oversight of Outcomes Medication Therapy Management program

9. Collaborate with department, clinic, and enterprise leaders to obtain research grants

10. Provide department leadership with routine analysis regarding medication safety barriers, opportunities, and solutions

11. Attend routine clinical team meetings for all areas of the department for study needs and input

12. Attend other required department, enterprise, and national meetings

13. Present at department, enterprise, and national meetings as subject matter expert when required

14. Serve as a Staff Clinician for patient care on a frequent but limited basis

15. Assist Pharmacy Compliance Coordinator with Medication Near Misses and Error Events

16. Collaborate with other healthcare providers to establish a comprehensive outcomes study design

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Walk and or stand for long periods of time

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cubicle or office environment

2. Hybrid remote work option available after probationary period at director discretion based on performance

Skills and Abilities:

1. Time management skills

2. Teamwork skills

3. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills

4. Ability to research and keep updated on news, laws, standards, and regulations

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 233 WVUH Specialty Pharmacy

Address: 3040 University Ave Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.