Manager Pharmacy Operations

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Childrens Healthcare in Madera, CA is seeking a Pharmacy leader to assist the Director of Pharmacy with development, implementation and oversight of departmental goals and daily operations.

You will supervise dispensing, drug consultations and manage staff, ambulatory and IT pharmacists, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, QA and productivity metrics.

Candidates should hold a Doctor of Pharmacy, with preferred MPH/MPA and ASHP residency; licensure in CA and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Master's degree in public health, business administration or equivalent preferred.
• ASHP accredited residency program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Pharmacy with departmental goals and daily operations.
• Dispense medications and provide drug consultations.
• Oversee staff, ambulatory and IT pharmacists.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and QA metrics.

Skills

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Quality Assurance

Performance improvement

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Master's Degree in Public Health or MBA

ASHP Accredited Residency

Job description

About Us:

The Inpatient Pharmacy Department at Valley Children’s utilizes evidence-based therapeutic guidelines to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients. Our highly trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work side-by-side with providers and other interprofessional teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, while utilizing state-of-the-art technology to maximize patient safety.

Inpatient Pharmacy provides clinical interdisciplinary pharmacy services in all inpatient areas including Rehab, PICU, NICU, Acute Care, and Oncology. We have numerous pharmacy advance practice protocols including antibiotic monitoring, anticoagulation, IV to oral conversion, and renal dosing. Other clinically supported services include the Emergency Department, Palliative Care, Investigational Drug oversight, and parenteral nutrition (including production).

Our team members also support the following specialty clinics: Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology/CF, Endocrinology, Neurology, Cardiology and our complex primary care center. Many pharmacists hold collaborative practice agreements to optimize medication therapy management and collaborate to enhance patient care.

Job Summary:

Accountable for assisting the Director of Pharmacy with the development, implementation and oversight of departmental goals and daily operations of the Hospital pharmacy. Shall collaboratively work with the medical staff and hospital staff supporting the credo, motto and values of the hospital. Responsible for dispensing medications, providing drug consultations and managing staff, ambulatory, and IT pharmacists. Responsible for providing the appropriate oversight to comply with laws and regulations for state and federal regulatory agencies, Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and productivity metrics. Maintains professional growth and development through active participation in pharmacy related committees, task forces, professional organizations and scholarly activities while representing the dept as assigned. Responsible for oversight of pharmacy related projects including internal and external Information Technology, Pharmacy Automation, Bedside Scanning, Bar Coding, Charge Master, Departmental Data Collection and Reporting, Operational Efficiencies. Responsible for oversight of the pharmacists in the provision supporting the implementation and the provision of pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (required)
• Masters Degree in public health, business administration or equivalent (preferred)
• Program ASHP Accredited Residency Program (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications:

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist - CA-SBP - California State Board of Pharmacy California State Board of Pharmacy (required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)

Work Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years Related experience (required)
• Minimum five (5) years Demonstrates proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job. (preferred)

Additional Shift Information:

• Primarily scheduled for day shift; however, hours may vary based on business needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$83.03 - $120.39

Workshift:

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

Yes

FTE %:

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Daily Hours:

8