Inpatient Pharmacist Supervisor

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. That’s why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. It’s why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. And it’s why we need caring, committed people on our team – like you.

Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and management of the daily operations and activities of the assigned Pharmacy area. The Supervisor establishes the process for effective pharmacy operations including dispensing and distribution, and monitoring, and compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Performs all functions related to managing the day‑to‑day operations, scheduling and workflows for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Leads, directs, coaches and evaluates employees in the performance of operational and clinical functions, standard methodologies and best practices. Ensure the quality, integrity of processes and operational efficiency. Meets and performs all activities associated with the supervision of people.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Establishes the responsibilities and schedules to be assigned to pharmacists and technicians, as appropriate.
• Supervises day‑to‑day drug distribution and compounding activities, and assists in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of daily operations of the assigned pharmacy areas.
• Serves as a role model and mentor, and assists with unit workload performing the duties of a clinical pharmacist.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensures the compliance of the department Policies/Procedures, SOPs, and correct record keeping.
• Oversees and assists the training of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and residents in the assigned pharmacy areas.
• Assists in budget adherence and performs special projects as assigned.
• Evaluates and conducts employee performance reviews.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.

Experience: Completion of a PGY‑2 Residency program, or completion of a PGY‑1 Pharmacy Residency Pediatric program, or PGY‑1 and 1 year of related hospital experience, or Five (5) years of related hospital experience.

• RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
• or
• Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)
• RQI Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• or
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Pharmacist by California Board of Pharmacy

These are the observable and measurable attributes and…