Pharmacy Quality and Formulary Manager

Park Nicollet is hiring a Pharmacy Quality & Formulary Manager. They provide system-wide leadership and oversight for hospital and ambulatory formulary management, medication-use evaluation and optimization, the Care Group Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, pharmacy policy and document control, and medication safety initiatives. This position integrates formulary governance with medication safety to promote evidence-based, clinically appropriate, safe, and cost-effective medication use across the care continuum. In collaboration with pharmacy, nursing, clinicians, operations, and other key partners, the role translates governance decisions and safety priorities into standardized policies, practices, communication, education, and implementation plans. This role will provide direct oversight of the Medication Safety Pharmacy Program Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD Required

3 -5 years hospital and ambulatory pharmacy experience

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Licensed pharmacist in the state of MN

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of hospital and ambulatory formulary management, medication-use systems, and P&T governance

Knowledge of medication safety principles, quality improvement methods, and regulatory/accreditation requirements

Ability to evaluate clinical evidence, medication-use data, safety risks, and financial impact to support recommendations

Strong project and change-management skills, systems and enterprise thinking, including implementation across multiple sites and disciplines

Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills

Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage deadlines, and exercise sound independent judgment

Ability to lead cross-functional committees and build consensus among pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, and operational leaders

Ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Office, Epic and other pharmacy programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Strong understanding of Epic functionality and workflows

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Advanced training in leadership, medication safety, quality or related areas

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with medication-use evaluations, drug monographs, therapeutic interchanges, and formulary implementation

Knowledge of medication safety event analysis, risk-reduction strategies, and performance-improvement methods

Experience interpreting and applying regulatory and accreditation standards to medication-use practices

Proficiency with Epic medication-management functionality, reporting tools, and clinical decision support

Ability to translate complex clinical and analytical information into clear recommendations, education, and executive communication

Experience supervising or mentoring pharmacy program leaders or subject-matter experts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

(60%) – Lead Care Group hospital and ambulatory formulary strategy. Lead and coordinate the Care Group Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.

Lead and coordinate the Ambulatory Formulary Governance Committee.

Manage the intake and coordination of new formulary requests.

(10%) – Oversee system-wide pharmacy policy and document governance. Set the strategic direction for system-wide pharmacy document management.

Ensure each policy has a designated owner and maintenance plan.

Maintain compliance-related policies in accordance with applicable requirements.

(20%) – Oversee the Care Group Medication Safety Program. Align formulary and medication-utilization practices with safe medication-use standards.

Provide direct oversight of the Medication Safety Program and Program Manager.

(10%) – Other Duties as Assigned.

Perform other duties assigned that are consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

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