Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Under general direction of their Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Clinical Supervisor will supervise day to day activities of their staff. This includes personnel development, evaluation, and discipline, trouble-shooting, coordinating the unit’s activities with other units within the department, and directing the unit’s functions to address the needs of the organization as a whole. Specific operational duties include, staff competencies, services specific workflow, and medication management. Additional duties and essential job functions are broad in scope and duties require extensive experience and knowledge of the healthcare system, pharmacy services, and understanding and enforcement of all laws, regulations, standards and guidelines that govern the pharmacy practice. Pharmacy Supervisor may, for example, have responsibility for on-going design and management of the department’s education and training program, an operational or service unit, a comprehensive data processing system, and/or studies which require an overall knowledge of the trends and problems affecting pharmacy operations. The majority of annualized work time is spent fulfilling the Pharmacy Supervisor responsibilities as well as staffing in at least one of the clinical areas of oversight. The remainder may, as required, be spent developing skills needed to provide specialist or assistant director level services. The duties and essential job functions of Pharmacy Supervisor lies in the complexity of the unit or program managed. As Pharmacy Supervisor incumbent interview, select, or effectively recommend the selection of prospective employees; review and evaluate the work of subordinate professional and ancillary technical staff; review the quality control of the work performed; evaluate workload, space, equipment, and staffing; assist in the preparation of the budget. Additionally, these job duties may be modified to reflect the unique nature of the organizational unit for which the Pharmacy Supervisor is administratively responsible. Among the essential services, the Supervisor maintains a key decision role in the planning, selection, implementation, and maintenance of computerized patient information systems, including computerized order-entry systems, to facilitate clinical decision support, data analysis, and education of users for the purpose of ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the UCSF Health System as well as its providers and payors. These services include, but are not limited to: drug procurement, storage, and security; safe accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug use policies within the UCSF Health System; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment, quality assurance, and performance improvement programs. The Department encompasses with the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic unit within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum, research, and public service. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutical Services share its philosophy of pharmaceutical care. At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience as a licensed pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD)
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, or equivalent 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
Registered Pharmacist in the State of California and in good standing
Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

PGY2 Residency Training, or equivalent experience
Advanced Certification (e.g BCPS, BCCCP, CDE)

Responsibilities

Supervise day to day activities of their staff
Personnel development, evaluation, and discipline
Trouble-shooting
Coordinating the unit’s activities with other units within the department
Directing the unit’s functions to address the needs of the organization as a whole
Staff competencies
Services specific workflow
Medication management
Ongoing design and management of the department’s education and training program
Operational or service unit
Comprehensive data processing system
Studies which require an overall knowledge of the trends and problems affecting pharmacy operations
Interview, select, or effectively recommend the selection of prospective employees
Review and evaluate the work of subordinate professional and ancillary technical staff
Review the quality control of the work performed
Evaluate workload, space, equipment, and staffing
Assist in the preparation of the budget
Planning, selection, implementation, and maintenance of computerized patient information systems, including computerized order-entry systems, to facilitate clinical decision support, data analysis, and education of users for the purpose of ensuring the safe and effective use of medications