Manager, Pharmacy Services - Pharmacy - Full Time 8 Hour Days

Essential Duties

• Collaborates and supports the Pharmacy Director on operational efficiency and excellence within the department to ensure timely, quality services within applicable policies and procedures and professional standards.
• Covers daily workload to coincide with needs of the department.
• Oversees daily departmental activities.
• Covers and is a key participant in the design, troubleshooting, and program enhancements of pharmacy electronic software platform, and the Electronic Health Record.
• Investigates and resolves inter- and intra-departmental operational issues requiring administrative input.
• Prepares schedule in advance to give employees appropriate notification. Prepares schedules for Pharmacists, Technicians, and Interns.
• Plans, assigns and/or supervise the work of the pharmacy manager and supervisor, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns and other ancillary help that may be volunteering or working in the pharmacy.
• Aids Director in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting new employees.
• Develops and actively participates in training and mentorship programs for pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, and pharmacy technicians. Responsible for assessment of participants in these programs.
• Develops and documents staff competency on an ongoing basis and develops improvement plans when deficiencies are identified.
• Performs in annual employee appraisals.
• Provides timely and appropriate performance feedback.
• Actively participates in Hospital and department committees/programs as assigned.
• Ensures Hospital and Department quality and safety standards are met and maintained.
• Proactively prepares for TJC/CMS/CDPH and CaBOP site visits.
• Completes operational reports in a timely and high quality manner.
• Oversees compliance for the department’s compounding program, including USP 797 and USP 800 IV standards.
• Maintains appropriate controlled substances records. Works with Pharmacy Director to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all regulatory standards. Participates in controlled substances reviews and audits.
• Responsible for appropriate medication inventory utilization to ensure operational efficiency.
• Participates in pharmacy continuous quality improvement activities, including active participation in evaluating and developing action items in response to medication occurrences.
• Assists with the preparation of the pharmacy newsletter and/or other forms of written and electronic communication.
• Makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience. Considers all impacted areas in decision process. Seeks advice where applicable. Uses sensible and reliable judgment.
• Organization – proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources.
• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal Skills – able to work effectively with other employees, patients, and external parties.
• Articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
• Is responsive to the staff needs and promotes a positive environment for employee partnership.
• Ensures accountability of staff in performing assigned duties and tasks.
• Incorporates lean methodology/tools to improve operations in pharmacy.
• Accepts extra duties upon request and completes in a timely and high quality manner.

Required Qualifications

• Req Pharm.D degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Req 2 years hospital experience as a Pharmacist in an Acute Care Hospital Pharmacy Environment
• Req 2 years experience in using Cerner EHR (Specifically Pharmacy Module.)
• Req Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy with no disciplinary actions taken.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Preferred Qualifications

• Pref Supervisory experience preferred
• Pref Completion of a residency program in a hospital setting preferred