Ambulatory Operations Supervisor

Oregon Health and Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (100% for full‑tim

Two pension plans

Vacation up to 200 hours/year

Sick leave up to 96 hours/year

8 paid holidays/year

Job summary

Oregon Health and Science University seeks a PharmD- or BS-trained pharmacist to oversee ambulatory oncology and infusion pharmacy services. The role includes staff supervision, program development, quality improvement, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

The incumbent may serve as Pharmacist-In-Charge and will rotate on-call duties roughly every sixth week. Responsibilities include staff supervision, education of residents and students, and participation in the department's

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with licensure in Oregon or eligibility for licensure.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop staff.
• Demonstrated clinical pharmacy expertise and patient care focus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with program design, quality metrics, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, hire, train, and evaluate performance.
• Develop programs, dashboards, and quality metrics for the department.
• Lead process improvements and manage drug shortages.
• Collaborate with pharmacy teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Oversee education and training of residents, interns, and students.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy practice

Professional communication

Leadership experience

Teaching/education

Education

Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy with equivalent experience

Job description

Department Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing staff while guiding, enhancing, developing, and implementing programs/initiatives designed to support Ambulatory Oncology and Infusion pharmacy services within OHSU Health. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, employee supervision, education and training of staff, residents, interns and students, program development, quality assessment, process improvement, and compliance with accreditation standards and applicable laws and regulations. This position serves as a clinical role model by staffing their service area(s) in order to maintain their content expertise (~40%). In addition they may be asked to serve as Pharmacist-In-Charge for their specific pharmacy operations when applicable. They will rotate on call responsibilities approximately every 6th week or staff approximately every 6th weekend.

Function/Duties of Position

• Responsible for executing all job duties as outlined in the pharmacist position description.
• Supervision of Staff: Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and supervises assigned staff. Develops performance standards and conducts performance reviews in accordance with hospital policy.
• Program Design & Development: Contribute to the development of programs, initiatives, facilities and systems for continuous departmental improvement. Develop and monitor dashboards and quality metrics related to pharmacy department and service area(s) goals. Participate in the development and implementation of the Department of Pharmacy's strategic plan in alignment with the OHSU Health's mission, vision, and values. Develop policies, procedures and treatment guidelines, and improve electronic health record functionality as needed to enhanced patient care.
• Process Improvement: Establish best practices in service area(s) to improve patient care outcomes. Identify and opportunities for value analysis and resolve unsafe conditions and inefficient work processes. Assist in the management of drug shortages and high-cost medications by providing clinical expertise related to utilization and alternative therapies.
• Departmental Interdisciplinary Coordination: Facilitate patient care services in assigned areas by collaborating with all pharmacy department staff and other healthcare team members across OHSU Health. Work with external agencies to facilitate continuity of care.
• Teaching: Oversees the education and training of pharmacy residents, interns, and students. Directs the work of students/residents and monitors and evaluates their performance. This position is expected to participate in education and research related to their service area(s).

Required Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy with equivalent experience
• 3 years of Pharmacist experience.
• Pharmacist Licensure in the State of Oregon (required at start of position)
• Proficiency in an area of clinical pharmacy practice
• Professional communication, written, and verbal
• Contemporary Practice of Pharmacy
• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work history demonstrating involvement in leadership projects
• Publications in peer reviewed journals or presentations at state or national pharmacy conference. Two years of precepting and lecturing experience or ACPE accredited teaching certificate.
• Board Certification or Fellowship in area of clinical pharmacy practice

Additional Details

The incumbent will spend a significant amount of time at a computer terminal. The position must deal with situations on a daily basis with a high degree of intensity. In addition, within the health care setting there can be significant lack of control over the work pace, with frequent interruptions (work is often dictated by external factors) that may lead to mental fatigue or stress.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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