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Enloe Health is seeking a Chief Pharmacist to lead the Pharmacy Department, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations. The role reports to the Director of Pharmacy and involves scheduling, supervising staff, and solving clinical drug-related problems within a hospital setting.
The Chief Pharmacist oversees medication storage, preparation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patient safety and optimal outcomes across units.
Compensation range: $84.82 - $114.50. Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience.
Shift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours Days off: Variable If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday Hours per pay period: 80.
Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families-care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.
*This position has the potential to work 10 hour shifts*
The Chief Pharmacist is responsible for providing the clinical judgment, professional knowledge, and distribution skills in the Pharmacy Department to assure that patients receive pharmaceutical care that is consistent with the mission of the department and the hospital. The Chief Pharmacist identifies, resolves, and prevents drug-related problems. They work with the Director of Pharmacy to prepare work schedules, evaluate performance of pharmacy personnel, or participate in the interview process of prospective staff. The Chief Pharmacist ensures the proper storage and preparation of medication at their assigned pharmacy. These activities are performed within the context of established policies, procedures and techniques of Enloe Medical Center, the Enloe Medical Center Pharmacy, and federal and state standards and regulations.
Minimum: Able to register with the Board of Pharmacy as the Pharmacist-In-Charge at their location.
Desired: One year of hospital experience in an inpatient, decentralized setting. Computer experience with pharmacy programs and with Windows. Demonstrated application of drug knowledge and clinical judgment. One year experience in supervision of pharmacy staff and operational responsibility.
Minimum: Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in good standing by the State of California.
Ability to organize and formulate work schedules to meet the requirements of the department. Ability to objectively evaluate staff performance. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.