Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor - Critical Care/Transplant
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.
% of time | Essential Function (Yes/No) |
Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
30 | Yes |
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10 | Yes |
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10 | Yes |
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25 | Yes |
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10 | Yes |
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5 | Yes | Adhere to all Health System and departmental standards, philosophies, and missions.
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10 | Yes | Clinical Practice and Drug Therapy Management
Assesses drug therapy
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| Yes | Perform additional duties as assigned |
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100% |
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD)
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or equivalent experience
- Three (3) years of experience as a licensed pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrates subject matter knowledge of pharmaceutical theory and industry best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients. Stays updated on pharmacy regulations and developments in research and design. Ability to apply principles to an acute care setting.
- Knowledge of relevant Pharmacy Department, medical center, and UC policies and protocols including medication storage, safety, and patient privacy and treatment. Knowledge of all pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in training and guiding employees in clinical service lines. Motivates and inspires staff to improve quality and services.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment.
- Ability to organize assigned staff and unit in an efficient and effective manner. Ability to apply policy knowledge to identify productivity inefficiencies and compliance risks.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, patients, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff.
- Skills to evaluate issues and identify solutions within defined procedures and policies. Demonstrated ability to solve patient problems and suggest solutions through critical thinking process.
- Ability to listen actively to clinical staff and patients, understanding varying viewpoints and receiving feedback. Verbal and written communication skills to tactfully articulate reasoning behind own opinions and change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others.
- Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology and train others to effectively use applications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PGY2 Residency Training, or equivalent experience
- Advanced Certification (e.g BCPS, BCCCP, CDE)
LICENSES
- Registered Pharmacist in the State of California
- Basic Life Support