Pharmacy Director

Essential Requirements:

• California license
• Must be a PharmD graduate
• Willing to start immediately
• Experience with programmatic initiatives
• Workflow development, 340b, retail,
• New pharmacy regulations include USP compliance.
• Must be able to start before 9/10/24
• Consulting or new pharmacy set up in California is required.

Under broad policy guidelines, the Pharmacy Director is responsible for the total operation of the pharmacy service. The director must provide departmental planning and formulate policies and procedures for the pharmacy service. The director or co-directors may assist in the teaching of students, nurses and house staff members where applicable. The director devotes a portion of his/her time to the administrative and management activities of the pharmacy.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his or her assigned department/unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the physiological, psychosocial, and emotional needs of the patient as related to age, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements, and to provide the care needed as described in policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Has the knowledge of and the ability to maintain established hospital and department policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality control, oversight of operations, customer relations, safety, environmental and infection control.

2. Assumes overall responsibility for pharmacy service and operations, in accordance with established policies and procedures of the hospital. Is responsible for all medication and IV solution distribution, security, and storage in the hospital.

3. Assumes overall supervision of the pharmacy staff, including all hospital pharmacy related areas, during hours of operations. Will also assign/schedule pharmacist responsible for on-call duties.

4. Responsible for coordinating all pharmacy activities with other ancillary medical/ technical/ financial departments. Includes drug distribution, clinical, and billing issues.

5. Includes responsibilities of hospital pharmacist when working in roles or duties as staff pharmacist, including operational and patient care functions. All pharmacy employees (pharmacists, interns, and technicians) are under the supervision of the pharmacy director or co-directors. All pharmacy technicians are under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

6. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

7. Attends and participates on hospital committees such as the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Infection Control, and other similar relevant committees. Will attend various medical committees as needed for discussion and approval of medication orders and protocols

8. The Pharmacy Director(s) will prepare and be responsible for the inspections by the Joint Commission, California Department of Public Health and other regulatory agencies as relates to the Pharmacy operation and medication management.

9. Must have knowledge of medications in performing the functions of a hospital pharmacist.

10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, patients, and other professional personnel. Ability to communicate both administratively and professionally and to exercise sound judgment using initiative consistent with a high level of expertise.

11. Must be capable of handling a heavy volume of work over an extended period of time. Must also be capable of handling busy and stressful situations as related to the Pharmacy operation.

12. Must maintain accuracy in verifying medication orders and checking medications dispensed.

13. Must have a basic knowledge of medications in performing the functions of a hospital pharmacist.

14. Must exercise responsible judgment in decision making involving matters of a confidential nature.

15. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

ESSENTIAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSABILITIES:

1. Must possess direct understanding of goals and metrics.

2. Seek data, develop plans, improve processes, and measure outcomes to continually improve quality, service and patient safety; this includes management of resources such as productivity and staffing, equipment, supplies and budgets.

3. Understand how all parts of the organization function and work proactively to grow the business and ensure sustained fiscal viability.

ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Set specific and realistic objectives and tactics.

2. Prioritize work, stay focused on goals and push forward to bring plans to timely closure.

3. Consider relevant stakeholders and probable consequences, take action and be decisive.

4. Hold yourself and staff accountable to deliver results and follow through on commitments.

5. Take responsibility, address issues, and make changes when improvement is needed.

6. Champion and support system-wide initiatives.

TEAMWORK

1. Engage staff in an inspiring vision and explain how work assignments help accomplish the Mission.

2. Create an inclusive and positive environment in which staff members feel respected, cared for, valued and energized.

3. Delegate effectively, provide requisite authority and encourage individuals to collaborate.

4. Network, negotiate, and build cooperative relationships with others across the system and surrounding communities.

COMMUNICATION

1. Keep staff informed and continually up-to-date on all relevant, work related information.

2. Anticipate needs and perspectives and adapt communication as necessary.

3. Logically and clearly present key points.

4. Ask for and consider input on ideas, decisions and plans.

5. Actively listen to ensure understanding and convey empathy, and demonstrate a willingness to consider various perspectives.

6. Address conflict as it arises, with honesty, curiosity and courage, assuming the positive intentions of others.

LEADERSHIP

1. Management sets the standard for excellence in performance. In order to do so, you must be at the work site during hours of operation. Salaried/Exempt management is responsible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On occasions, you will be called upon to fill in for other managers or for staff who are absent from work. In those cases there will be NO additional compensation for hours worked beyond what may be a typical work period.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $4,500.00 per week

Ability to Commute:

• El Centro, CA 92243 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $4,500