1. Directs, coordinates and supervises pharmaceutical services including purchasing, receiving, storing, compounding and dispensing of drugs. Establishes and maintains policies and procedures concerning operations of the facility's pharmacy. 2. Consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals. May also represent pharmacy at multi-disciplinary committee meetings. 3. Oversees inventory to determine stock needs and assures use before expiration da... more details
Responsible for all activities of the pharmaceutical services for the facility in which this person is registered as Pharmacist-in-Charge with the California Board of Pharmacy. Also recruits and appraises the performance of non-clinical departmental staff. Assists and supports the provision of clinical services, including collecting, compiling, and interpreting adverse drug reactions. Assists and supports the provision of clinical services, including collecting, compiling, and interpreting antibiotic utilization, resistance and all things pertaining to Antibiotic Stewardship.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Directs, coordinates and supervises pharmaceutical services including purchasing, receiving, storing, compounding and dispensing of drugs. Establishes and maintains policies and procedures concerning operations of the facility's pharmacy.
2. Consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals. May also represent pharmacy at multi-disciplinary committee meetings.
3. Oversees inventory to determine stock needs and assures use before expiration date. Supervises maintenance of records, files and other references.
4. Performs all functions of Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician when necessary.
5. Selects vendors and oversees inspection of pharmaceutical items received.
6. Keeps abreast of latest developments concerning new drugs or developments reported from research laboratories concerning utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
7. Assures compliance with all regulatory agencies, licenses requirements and Joint Commission and registered as Pharmacist-in-Charge with the California Board of Pharmacy.
8. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, making error prevention, adverse drug event reporting, interdisciplinary meetings, and projects as required.
9. Oversees the 24 hour operations of pharmaceutical services, coordinating with Santa Barbara campus as needed.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: Graduate from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
Preferred: Advanced degree in pharmacy or business.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Minimum: Current licensure in the State of California as a Pharmacist.
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: 5 years experience as a pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy setting.
Preferred: 3 years pharmacy managerial experience. Completion of residency program in specialty area.
PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
Good analytical skills to review and report ADR, DUE, and QA data. Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
