Lead Pharmacy

Job Summary

Prefers someone who is local. Hospital experience required with experience in management to be the PIC/lead PharmD preferred; 1-year residency, 2 years exp/Lead Exp, flexible days and hours (8 or 10 or shifts).

Criteria

• Experience in management to be the PIC/lead
• Ability to lead and process scripts and perform all duties a pharmacist at the site
• Flexibility and focus on the patient
• A good fit with the team
• Pharmacist process control substances according to policy and law and in a timely manner
• Ability to counsel patients in a timely manner
• Current medication knowledge
• Flexibility to move where needed

Essential Functions

• Bachelor of Science degree and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of Pharmacy
• PharmD preferred; 1-year residency (PGY1) preferred
• Three (2) years of pharmacist experience; Minimum two (2) years in hospital practice preferred
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• Current and active, unrestricted Pharmacist license; Arizona license preferred
• Licensed to administer immunizations, vaccines, and emergency medications preferred

Directs, Manages and Supervises

• Daily administrative operations to ensure highest quality service response and delivery consistent with established professional, regulatory and governmental standards
• Operational and financial outcome measures, related tracking and monitoring systems and a mechanism to integrate efforts into organization-wide Quality Improvement systems
• Program, service and functional effectiveness; makes regular and consistent effort to develop and facilitate continuous process improvement
• Develops and supervises staff through provision of timely feedback and use of appropriate Human Resource policies and tools to facilitate and ensure the ability of staff to achieve highest level of professional growth and desired performance standards

Plans, Directs, Implements and Evaluates

• Computer-based information and dispensing system to ensure ongoing efficiency and accuracy of data capture
• Purchasing and inventory management functions to ensure cost effective inventory management while providing timely availability to appropriate pharmaceuticals and related products
• Professional growth of staff by accurately assessing learning needs, styles and barriers to learning; coordinates learning opportunities

Prepares Monthly Progress/Operational Report

• Identifies areas of improvement, concern and recommended

Participates in Departmental Orientation, On-the-Job Training and Quality Assurance Programs/Initiatives

• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels
• Identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor