Supervisor Pharmacy Services

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Supervisor Pharmacy Services for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $79.95 – $119.93.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy Services or designee, this position provides operational oversight for the assigned department and is responsible for effective and collaborative leadership for assigned pharmacy staff. Responsible for monitoring the overall services, developing quality and performance indicators, gathering data for analysis as well as ensuring continuous improvement to optimize services and stewardship of resources. Staffing and scheduling.This position is responsible for performing all necessary functions to ensure optimal use of medications to achieve specific outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. Functions included in providing compassionate pharmaceutical care are both cognitive and medication distribution related and include : dispensing and distributing drugs; advising physicians and patients regarding proper usage of prescribed drugs; collaboration with other healthcare professional to plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient effectiveness; monitoring patients for side effects and drug interactions.

Essential Functions

• Links mission into day-to-day work, focuses on meeting organization / departmental targets, monitors budget variances and recommends or develops plans for improvement, assures regulatory compliance.
• Recommends selection of staff, monitors and evaluates performance and accountability of staff. Evaluates competence and initiates performance improvement plans to develop staff, provides meaningful and constructive feedback
• Works with leadership to assist in the development of policies, procedures, and enhancements to the delivery of services, and operations of the department.
• Supervises departmental staff on assigned campus including assisting Pharmacy Director with performance evaluation, performance management, and corrective action.
• Assigns work; plans and manages priorities, provides technical assistance, monitors quality of work, monitors team projects, mentors staff, provides constructive feedback, oversees staff training, ensures quality improvement, provides leadership feedback on staff performance and assists with goal setting for the team.
• Works under the direction of the Pharmacy Operations Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Manager, and Director of Pharmacy Services to establish best practice in area assigned
• May take responsibility for Pharmacist in Charge requirements of the applicable State Board of Pharmacy for assigned campus. May assume power of attorney responsibilities for controlled substance procurement for assigned campus.
• Provides leadership and supervisory guidance in quality improvement efforts. May be asked to lead quality initiatives.
• Participates and elicits participation of the assigned department in development of drug protocols and clinical pathways. May participate in development of drug protocols and clinical pathways.
• Monitors all patients on specified target drugs and initiates pharmacokinetic dosing protocols.
• Interprets, clarifies, and rectifies physician medication and IV orders, including the medication reconciliation process. Selects medications for dispensing. Evaluates drug therapy for appropriateness and makes drug therapy recommendations to clinician
• Prescribes drug therapy per collaborative drug therapy management agreements / Medical Executive Committee approved protocols.
• Detects, monitors and reports adverse drug events and medication errors (EIR).
• Supervises and trains pharmacy staff, interns, and externs on assigned campus. May serve as preceptor for the intern or extern as defined by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• May perform drug usage evaluations on selected drugs and reports results to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Credentials

Skills

Working Conditions

Lifting

Environmental Conditions

Mental / Visual

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers : physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical / dental / vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer / Vets / Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.