Clinical Coordinator Pharmacy

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Coordinator to join the Inpatient Pharmacy team and work alongside some of the best medical providers in Philadelphia.

Job Title: Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator Location: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Reports To: Director of Pharmacy

Position Summary The Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator is responsible for optimizing the delivery of pharmacy services to support high-quality patient care at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC). This leadership role oversees clinical pharmacy programs, formulary management, cost-containment strategies, and educational initiatives. The Coordinator will advance pharmacy practice, provide professional development for pharmacists, residents, students, and interprofessional teams, and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Program Development

• Oversee a team of nine clinical pharmacy specialists (4 Critical Care, 2 Infectious Diseases, 1 Internal Medicine, 2 Emergency Medicine).
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical pharmacy programs to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Monitor drug utilization and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality of care.

Formulary & Medication Management

• Represent PPMC at System Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and chair the local P&T Committee.
• Manage formulary processes, including non-formulary and high-cost inpatient medication requests.
• Coordinate strategies for managing drug shortages and ensure timely communication to staff.

Education & Professional Development

• Oversee staff education and competency programs.
• Serve as Residency Program Director for four PGY1 pharmacy residents.
• Coordinate experiential learning opportunities with local pharmacy schools.

Quality Improvement & Compliance

• Participate in hospital-wide quality improvement projects and ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication safety and clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Completion of a PGY1 residency strongly preferred; PGY2 or equivalent experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a pharmacist in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of formulary management, drug utilization review, and cost-containment strategies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience managing pharmacy residency programs.
• Ability to lead and mentor clinical teams in a dynamic healthcare environment.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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