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POSITION SPECIFICS Title: Pharmacy Coordinator, Pediatrics Department/Number: Pharmacy Reports to: Pharmacy Manager, Patient Care Services and Operations Pediatrics Job Code: 702002 FLSA Status: Exempt Approved By/Date (Supervisor): S. Rough 11-16 Approved By/Date (HR): CMW 11-16 POSITION SUMMARY The Pharmacy Coordinator, Pediatrics is responsible for maximizing the optimal provision of pharmacy services related to the care of pediatric patients at UW Health. The Pharmacy Coordinator, Pediatrics, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager, Patient Care Services and Operations Pediatrics, will develop, implement, and monitor pediatric clinical pharmacy programs, lead pediatric pharmacy practice advancement, champion variation reduction efforts in pediatrics, and provide professional development for pharmacists as it relates to care of the pediatric patient.

Responsibilities include:  Developing and implementing clinical practice tools  Developing, implementing and monitoring pediatric quality improvement projects and processes  Monitoring of drug utilization and drug cost at American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) and implementation of cost savings initiatives  Leading pediatric pharmacist professional development  Ongoing monitoring of pediatric pharmacist clinical competence  Educating and developing student pharmacists and pharmacy residents as it relates to pediatric pharmacy practice  Training and onboarding of pediatric pharmacists practicing at AFCH  Serving as a pediatric pharmacotherapy expert and resource

This position requires organizational skill due to the scope and complexity of the environment in which pharmacy services are provided throughout UW Health. It requires interaction/collaboration with a wide range of individuals, from experienced professionals to new, technical or clerical personnel. This position has independent responsibility for organizing and planning his or her work in order to accomplish the daily responsibilities as well as broad goals and objectives of the position. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Developing and implementing clinical practice tools a. Serve as a resource to operationalize pediatric pharmacy initiatives b. Create, review, and coordinate decision support tools and content to maximize best practice care delivery c. Provide pharmacist perspective into the consideration and development of new practice improvement tools d. In collaboration with Drug Policy, Center for Clinical Knowledge Management, and Medications Management teams, develop or improve and implement pediatric clinical practice guidelines and protocols

II. Developing, implementing and monitoring pediatric quality improvement projects and processes a. Routine analysis and quality assurance of pediatric pharmacy services b. Policies and procedure compliance affecting pediatric pharmacy c. Pharmacist clinical documentation systems and clinical decision support initiatives i. Electronic medical record support and improvement as it related to pediatric pharmacy practice d. Pharmacist clinical performance peer review and assistance with associated Pharmacy Manager, Pediatrics – initiated improvement plans e. Identification and implementation of processes to improve care and/or efficiency

III. Monitoring of drug utilization and drug cost at American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) and implementation of cost savings initiatives a. Maximize reimbursement for medications administered across the service line by developing systems with providers, case managers, fiscal, and pharmacy departments i. Financial assessment of inpatient vs. outpatient treatment ii. Monitoring, assessment of appropriateness, and follow up for clinic-administered medications in the inpatient setting iii. Conversion of patients to appropriate oral therapies vs. intravenous therapies b. Work with medical leadership to determine and utilize alternatives for high-cost medications c. Additional responsibilities related to cost savings initiatives as determined by the AFCH Pharmacy Manager

IV. Leading pediatric pharmacist professional development a. Identification of new professional development opportunities b. Coordination of staff development and education activities c. Provision and coordination of in-services, didactic lectures, newsletters, competencies, and continuing education

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V. Ongoing monitoring of pediatric pharmacist clinical competence a. Ensure consistent clinical pharmacist participation and contribution to inpatient care rounds for pediatric services b. Develop expectations and a consistent role of decentral pediatric pharmacist that maximizes the value of pharmacy services for patients and staff c. Develop program for and conduct annual assessments of competence in core pediatric disease states

VI. Educating and developing student pharmacists and pharmacy residents as it relates to pediatric pharmacy practice a. Schedule coordination, onboarding and training b. Ensure a consistent and quality experience for preceptors, student pharmacists and pharmacy residents across all AFCH inpatient rotations c. Serve as a preceptor in both clinical and administrative focused AFCH rotations

VII. Training and onboarding of pediatric pharmacists practicing at AFCH a. New pharmacist onboarding and training i. Competency assessment ii. Individualized development plans as necessary b. Pediatric pharmacist involvement with Pharmacist Advancement and Recognition Program (PARP) c. Pharmacist achievement of Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) and other professional development certification, as applicable to pediatric pharmacy

VIII. Serving as a pediatric pharmacotherapy expert and resource a. Interdisciplinary education i. Provides and/or promotes pharmacy educational opportunities to other professions ii. Participates in interdisciplinary activities including core lectures, conferences, rounds, and journal clubs b. Cost effective medication use resource c. Pediatric pharmacy clinical guideline development and maintenance d. Pediatric pharmacy policy development and maintenance e. Staff 40% as an inpatient clinical pharmacist in pediatrics

All duties and requirements must be performed consistent with the UW Health Organizational Performance Standards. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education Minimum  Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree Preferred  Completion of an ASHP Accredited PGY1 or PGY2 pediatric residency program Work Experience Minimum  Two years of clinical patient care and orders management experience Preferred  Three years of institutional experience (hospital or integrated health system) and previous coordinator or supervisory experience UW HEALTH POSITION DESCRIPTION

Required Licenses/Certifications Minimum  Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Wisconsin  Certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (new hires required to become certified within 18 months of hire date or eligibility date) Preferred  Certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in Pediatric Pharmacy Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities  Strong interest in clinical pharmacy services leadership  Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilities  Ability to hold others accountable to stated deadlines  Ability to utilize creativity in developing projects and programs for different learning and communication styles  Effective communication skills  Ability to regularly document and report meaningful data, as a method to quality assurance and continual improvement  Ability to transfer learned principles and ideas from relevant literature and outside programs to current and / or future internal programs  Ability to coach and motivate others into accomplishing a task  Ability to provide effective feedback  Ability to learn computer and application skills as applicable to role  Ability to build rapport with others  Attention to detail  Ability to write detailed policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical Demand Level Occasional Frequent Constant Up to 33% of the time 34%-66% of the time 67%-100% of the time Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 Up to 10# Negligible Negligible pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds Up to 20# Up to 10# or requires Negligible or constant maximum with frequent lifting and/or significant walking or push/pull of items of carrying of objects weighing up to 10 standing, or requires negligible weight pounds. Even though the weight lifted pushing/pulling of may only be a negligible amount, a job arm/leg controls is in this category when it requires X walking or standing to a significant degree. Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 20-50# 10-25# Negligible-10# maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds 50-100# 25-50# 10-20# maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 Over 100# Over 50# Over 20# pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds. UW HEALTH POSITION DESCRIPTION

List any other physical requirements or bona fide Ability to work with drug products – allergy issues. occupational qualifications:

Work/Environmental: Moderate noise level consistent with an office environment

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.