Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Methodist Hospitals Northlake and Southlake
Gary, Indiana

As a full time, exempt, Clinical Coordinator with CPS Solutions, LLC at both Methodist Hospitals in Gary and Merrillville, Indiana, you’ll be responsible for leading clinical pharmacy programs and services at the site level as well as staffing duties.  You will also:

• Serve as a clinical resource for the provision of pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy services at both Methodist Hospital sites.
• Build effective relationships with other healthcare professionals and departments within the hospital and company.
• Promote clinically rational drug therapy and sound pharmaceutical care through the development of new (or expansion of existing) pharmacy practice programs, drug therapy policies, and other programs.
• Provides training, education and orientation to various health care providers regarding medication use and safety.
• Precepts pharmacy students on clinical rotations.
• Participate and assist the Pharmacy Management in all activities as assigned including assisting with IV pump management, formulary management and medication guidelines.

Schedule: This is an exempt 40 hours a week position that will work a day shift with weekend coverage based on business needs.

Starting Pay:  $130,000 - $135,000 annually, (Depending on related work experience).

About the facility: Methodist is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare system.  Methodist has two full-service campuses just 14 miles apart.  Northlake is the urban campus in Gary while Southlake Campus in Merrillville is located near one of the Midwest’s busiest retail areas.  Combined campus bed capacity is 625 plus nurseries. Midlake Campus is the outpatient facility in Gary, conveniently located between the Northlake and Southlake campuses.  With the latest in technology and outstanding services, this hospital system is the leading healthcare provider in the region.  CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC. 

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited PharmD program
• Indiana Pharmacist license in good standing
• Completion of a PGY1 OR 2 years recent clinical work experience working in a hospital setting required 
• Minimum of one-year experience as a supervisory pharmacist involved with program development
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Hospital Requirements: (may be required)

• (PPD) TB Skin Test - Proof of negative TB skin test within the last 12 months
• (MMR) Measles, Mumps and Rubella or A Blood Titer proving immunity
• Varicella - (2) documented doses or A Blood Titer proving
• Hep B3 Series (or declination) 
• (Flu) Influenza-required for hire between Oct 1^st-April 30^th 
• COVID Vaccine
  

Benefits: All employees enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match.  Full Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more.

CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired.  Due to the healthcare requirements of the location where you will work and the clients we support, this may include a COVID vaccine. This applies to internal transfers and status changes for internal CPS Solutions, LLC team members. CPS Solutions, LLC is also committed to a safe and drug free workplace. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.

About CPS Solutions, LLC:  Founded nearly 50 years ago and employing over 2,500 clinical, regulatory, and operational pharmacy professionals, CPS Solutions, LLC, is one of the nation’s largest providers of pharmacy services to more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. CPS Solutions, LLC helps clients tackle a variety of complex issues, such as operational efficiency, rising drug costs, regulatory & compliance, 340B, and specialty pharmacy strategy. CPS Solutions, LLC helps healthcare leaders drive best in class pharmacy operations through skill, expertise, and proprietary technologies. For more information, visit https://www.CPS.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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