Infusion Pharmacy Supervisor

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

7d•$104 - $125•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervision of the daily workflow of infusion pharmacy operations and activities to ensure efficient, effective, and accurate levels of operation and assuring compliance to established policies and procedures, laws, and regulations including the safe compounding and storage of sterile hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and narcotics. Responsibilities also include training, regulatory compliance, input for personnel performance assessment, and staff development while managing medication safety initiatives and adverse drug reaction monitoring. May staff core shifts as needed to support the operation. Role will serve as a pharmacist in charge (PIC) of the infusion pharmacy.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited Pharmacy school or Postgraduate training/education OR Bachelor’s degree with advanced clinical training experience or equivalent education/experience OR Master's degree with advanced clinical training experience or equivalent education/experience
PharmD - Pharmacist OR RPH-Registered Pharmacist
5 years recent relevant experience
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, pharmacotherapy, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
Knowledge of acute and chronic disease and its effects on patients and caregivers.
Able to use professional judgment and clinical expertise in the daily solving of complex problems and in the provision of clinical information within the scope of practice.
Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including controlled substance delivery and procedures.
Carry out calculations and execute basic math skills needed for common dosage determination.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment or work processes in a timely, positive and effective manner.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
Ability to perform basic inventory management duties
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by willingly accepting responsibilities and performing assignments that support the team.
Demonstrates knowledge of total quality management through its precepts, skillful workplace applications and continuous organizational improvement.
Exhibits a customer/supplier philosophy that emphasizes both internal and external relationships; identifies both customer and supplier needs/expectations and strives to exceed them.
Ability to participate in and encourages others to utilize creative and innovative approaches to accomplish tasks.
Demonstrated responsibility for ongoing personal development, professional growth and continuing education.
Interpersonal skills collaborating with physicians, patients, families, care givers, service providers, and health care team.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

Responsibilities

Supervision of the daily workflow of infusion pharmacy operations and activities.
Ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate levels of operation.
Assuring compliance to established policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.
Safe compounding and storage of sterile hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and narcotics.
Training, regulatory compliance, input for personnel performance assessment, and staff development.
Managing medication safety initiatives and adverse drug reaction monitoring.
May staff core shifts as needed to support the operation.
Serve as a pharmacist in charge (PIC) of the infusion pharmacy.