Manager, Pharmacy

NorthBay Health•Vacaville, CA

11h

About The Position

At NorthBay Health the Pharmacy Manager is responsible for the quality of pharmaceutical services provided, effective utilization of pharmacy personnel and compliance with corporate and hospital policies and procedures and compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding Pharmacy practices. Assists in the development and maintenance of all professional, dispensing and manufacturing policies and procedures and/or activities for the Inpatient Pharmacy. Assists in fiscal planning with departmental budgets. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES Supports NorthBay’s True North values, a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. Provides direct supervision of pharmacists, technicians and helpers. Makes regular contact with each staff member and effectively resolves problems. Responsible for the professional development of the hospital-based team members. Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines staff members. Prepares schedules and maintains acceptable and safe productivity levels for area on a 24-hour basis (including stand-by). Responsible for meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory laws or standards including; CDPH, TJC, USP, DEA. Responsible for meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the State Board of Pharmacy designated Pharmacist In Charge (PIC). Responsible for the supervision of pharmacy services across both sites, NorthBay Medical Center, VacaValley Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and NorthBay outpatient clinics. Duties include; developing and performing ongoing internal monitoring and quality control or process improvement activities, medication safety, training, and orientation program for staff, development, and implementation of new services and procedures (e.g., intervention documentation, protocols, bar code technology or CPOE, etc.) Assists in the development and updating of all departmental policies and procedures. Writes directives concerning procedural changes. Oversees departmental inventory purchases and payments per procedure. Meets with vendors when required and represents the hospital at designated Group Purchasing Organization. Oversees formulary operations management and problem solving. Assists in strategic and operational planning for the provision of capital, personnel and operations budgets. Attends necessary department and hospital meetings. Collaborates with the hospital departments on process improvement opportunities. Regularly assesses all operational systems, including equipment needs and safety concerns. Coordinates and conducts Pharmacy projects as needed. Performs as staff or clinical pharmacist, as needed. Maintains effective and ongoing input to Director on status of operations, projects and problems. Performs other duties as assigned. The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve. This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health. As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region. NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years. As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health. Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/

Responsibilities

Responsible for the quality of pharmaceutical services provided
Effective utilization of pharmacy personnel
Compliance with corporate and hospital policies and procedures
Compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding Pharmacy practices
Assists in the development and maintenance of all professional, dispensing and manufacturing policies and procedures and/or activities for the Inpatient Pharmacy
Assists in fiscal planning with departmental budgets
Supports NorthBay’s True North values
Provides direct supervision of pharmacists, technicians and helpers
Makes regular contact with each staff member and effectively resolves problems
Responsible for the professional development of the hospital-based team members
Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines staff members
Prepares schedules and maintains acceptable and safe productivity levels for area on a 24-hour basis (including stand-by)
Responsible for meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory laws or standards including; CDPH, TJC, USP, DEA
Responsible for meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the State Board of Pharmacy designated Pharmacist In Charge (PIC)
Responsible for the supervision of pharmacy services across both sites, NorthBay Medical Center, VacaValley Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and NorthBay outpatient clinics
Duties include; developing and performing ongoing internal monitoring and quality control or process improvement activities, medication safety, training, and orientation program for staff, development, and implementation of new services and procedures (e.g., intervention documentation, protocols, bar code technology or CPOE, etc.)
Assists in the development and updating of all departmental policies and procedures
Writes directives concerning procedural changes
Oversees departmental inventory purchases and payments per procedure
Meets with vendors when required and represents the hospital at designated Group Purchasing Organization
Oversees formulary operations management and problem solving
Assists in strategic and operational planning for the provision of capital, personnel and operations budgets
Attends necessary department and hospital meetings
Collaborates with the hospital departments on process improvement opportunities
Regularly assesses all operational systems, including equipment needs and safety concerns
Coordinates and conducts Pharmacy projects as needed
Performs as staff or clinical pharmacist, as needed
Maintains effective and ongoing input to Director on status of operations, projects and problems
Performs other duties as assigned