Pharmacy Supervisor

Department of Mental Health

Exam Number: b5516A
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
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Start Date:

06/30/2023 AT 9:00 A.M. PT

Supervises professional and support personnel in the provision of pharmacy services in a hospital, clinic, correctional facility, or other health care setting.

Positions allocable to this class receive general supervision from higher-level professional pharmacy staff and are distinguished by their responsibility to provide first-level administrative and technical supervision over professional and support pharmacy personnel.

Incumbents plan, implement, and coordinate pharmacy operations, resolve day-to-day issues related to appropriate use of drugs, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Interviews, selects, and recommends selection of professional and other pharmacy personnel; orient, train, and evaluate subordinates; handle grievances and counsel employees regarding performance; interpret policies and procedures.

Schedules and assigns staff for pharmacy services on one or more shifts and adjusts assignments to reflect workload demands.

Provides technical guidance in the interpretation and enforcement of policies designed to promote appropriate use of pharmaceutical products and recommends changes to the facility’s drug formulary.

Coordinates the work of pharmacy staff with medical, nursing, corrections, and other patient care staff through meetings and conferences to enhance cooperation in pharmacy-related patient care services.

Participates in planning and implementing information systems for recording and maintaining data on drug usage and costs.

Designs and maintains internal controls to meet regulatory requirements for the receipt, storage, dispensing, and disposition of narcotics and other controlled drugs and enforces security and accountability measures; drafts related policies, procedures, and protocols.

Supervises orientation and training of pharmacy students, interns, clerks, technicians, and other staff in pharmaceutical principles, practices, operations, and regulatory standards.

Performs direct pharmacy services on an ongoing or relief basis, as needed; prepares budget requests for the unit.

• One year of experience as a Registered Pharmacist

• A current license to practice as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation may be required when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

• Experience as a clinical pharmacist
• Experience in pharmacy administration
• Completion of a pharmacy residency or fellowship program