Pharmacist II (Temporary, Part-time, 0.75 time-base)

Classification: Pharmacist II

About the University

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland, and a significant presence online.

Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

About the Role

This position is temporary, part-time, 30 hours per week. Student Health and Counseling Services provides basic medical and mental health care to CSUEB students and promotes healthy living. The Pharmacist-In-Charge performs general licensed pharmacist work and serves as the Pharmacist-in-Charge as defined and required by the California Board of Pharmacy. This position functions in accordance with CSU Executive Orders, SHCS policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal laws in providing pharmaceutical services and is responsible for the overall operations of the Pharmacy, including maintaining formularies.

Under the general direction of the Director of Student Health Services, this position is responsible for administering the pharmacy in the Student Health Center, including performing professional pharmaceutical duties, hiring, training, and providing lead work direction to other licensed pharmacists and pharmacy support staff. This position may require occasional coverage at CSU East Bay’s Concord campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Pharmaceutical Services to Customers
  • Compound and dispense medications.
  • Provide information to students regarding proper use of medication and provide patient consultations.
  • Consult with and advise clinicians on drug selection, dosage, and administration.
  • Provide up-to-date drug information on actions and side effects, availability, cost, and possible alternate therapy.
  • Maintain formularies, standard compendia on pharmaceuticals, and references.
  • Update drug and patient profiles.
  • Collect payment for medication(s) as needed. Submit billing information electronically if applicable.
  • Supervise and instruct pharmacy technicians, pharmacy helpers, clerks, students, and volunteers in the processing and fulfillment of prescriptions.
  • Facilitate sale of over-the-counter (OTC) meds.
  • Coordinate process of appropriate medication disposal.
  • Provide lead work direction to and instruct additional pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy helpers, clerks, etc., in the processing and fulfillment of prescriptions.
  • Acquire, receive, and maintain pharmaceuticals and supplies. Stock cabinet/supply of medication(s) to be dispensed by clinicians if needed.
  • Assist with immunizations as requested.
• Perform Inventory Control
  • Maintain medications in the pharmacy formulary and keep pharmacy stocked appropriately.
  • Research and recommend formulary changes as requested, when needed.
  • Ensure expired medications are returned/disposed of appropriately.
  • Stock and order appropriate immunizations, and manage vendor relationships.
  • Maintain prescription records, controlled substances inventory, DEA inventory, and all other records of dispersion as needed to comply with campus, state, and/or federal requests.
  • Inventory all medications stored outside of the pharmacy.
  • Participate in the design, plan, coordination, implementation, and supervision of selected pharmaceutical systems, such as distribution and clinical services, repack programs.
• Perform Administrative, Educational, and Technical Tasks
  • Coordinate the development of SHS Pharmacy policies and procedures complementary to the Student Health Service Drug Formularies.
  • Supervise routine phases of the workday; help plan work schedules; assign duties, train employees, and evaluate performances.
  • Participate in various committees, Health Center promotion events, and/or budget review activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) college of pharmacy program or other program recognized by the board as defined by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Equivalent to three to five years of progressive operational and administrative experience working as a licensed pharmacist.
• Possess and maintain a valid pharmacist license as defined and required by the California State Board of Pharmacy. A copy of the license must be submitted at the time of filing or by the time of appointment and upon each renewal.
• Experience and working knowledge of automated pharmacy systems such as Propharm Pharmac software system.
• Working knowledge of a variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, internet, as well as online calendaring and email.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to fill prescriptions.
• Ability to review patient profiles against prescriptions for potential drug interactions and allergies.
• Ability to evaluate written prescription orders to determine ingredients needed to ensure proper dosages.
• Ability to serve as a resource to practitioners and other medical support staff in the areas of pharmacology, drug combination, drug interaction, and alternative drug therapies.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems.
• Previous experience delivering immunizations.
• Knowledge of Family PACT and Family PACT billing regulations.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Ability to process point-of-sale transactions.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to perform work involving, but not limited to, lifting up to 25 pounds, carrying and maneuvering objects, reaching, bending, walking, and standing for long periods.
• Ability and willingness to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to run short distances in emergency situations.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Previous working experience in a Student Health Center environment.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-oriented attitude.

Knowledge

• In addition to those of the Pharmacist I, possess a comprehensive knowledge of all state and federal laws pertaining to pharmacy operations and the requirements of serving as the Pharmacist-in-Charge.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacy operations and administration; and campus budgetary processes in relation to the pharmacy.
• Working knowledge of human resource processes and procedures.

Abilities

• In addition to those of the Pharmacist I, ability to develop, implement, and communicate pharmacy policies, procedures, and protocols, including those related to pharmacy security.
• Develop a quality assurance program and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive pharmacy budget.
• Provide lead work direction to other licensed pharmacists, as well as pharmacy support staff.

Pay

The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $7,535.25 per month to $9,369.00 per month (Step 1 - Step 12).

Benefits

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b).
• Dependent and health care reimbursement accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• 14 paid holidays and one personal holiday.
• Tuition fee waiver.

For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

Schedule

This position is part-time, 30 hours per week.

Condition(s) of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references, and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.