Pharmacist

Position : Pharmacist Supervisor

This position will be registered as Pharmacist-in-charge with CA Board of Pharmacy; applicant should be familiar with various regulatory requirements from CDPH, CA BOP, and TJC)

Department : Pharmacy

City : Solvang, CA

Shift : Days, 5x8

Age Group : Neonates Geriatrics

Documentation : EPIC

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum : Graduate from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy

Preferred : Advanced degree in pharmacy or business.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

RPh, 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 AND Completion of residency program in specialty area.

JOB PURPOSE

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 / SPECIFIC JOB COMPETENCIES

This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will

be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to

reasonable accommodation.

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.

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

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.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Excellent ability to effectively interact with staff, physicians, and patients.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The employee communicates effectively.

Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline)

Required Booster - Medical / Religious Exemptions only

Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline)

Required - Medical / Religious Exemptions and Declinations Allowed

Last updated : 2024-08-21