Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor - Critical Care/Transplant

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - San Francisco is seeking a pharmacist to oversee medication use processes and provide expert advice to healthcare professionals. The role includes responsibilities such as supervising pharmacy staff, ensuring adherence to regulations, and managing the safe storage of medications.

Applicants should be knowledgeable about drug therapy and capable of optimizing medication use for patient benefit. The position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with physicians and other healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of medication use processes.
• Advise physicians on treatments for specific diseases.
• Ensure safe storage of medications.

Job description

Job Function Summary

Involves all aspects of the medication use process, including procurement, prescribing, compounding, dispensing, storage of medications, administration and monitoring. Partners with physicians and other clinicians to provide treatments and advice to patients, records patient history relating to medication use and ensures the safe and secure storage of medications and related supplies. Advises physicians in determining the best possible treatments for specific diseases, stays current on pharmacy regulations, treatments and developments in research and design. Pharmacists are the experts on drug therapy and the primary health professionals who optimize use of medication for the benefit of the patients. Meets educational needs of patients, healthcare team, students and residents. Ensures adherence to regulatory and fiscal requirements.

Generic Scope

Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Custom Scope

Provides supervision to pharmacists. May also include supervision of technical support staff. Responsible for assigned staff scheduling, timekeeping, training, goal setting, and performance evaluations.