Pharmaceutical compounding supervisor job description

Under general direction of the Director of Pharmacy of Parnassus and Mount Zion and the System Wide Pharmacy Operations Director, the Senior Pharmacist Supervisor will supervise day to day operations of an organizationally distinct and complex pharmacy service at Parnassus Hospital.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 drug therapy monitoring, processing orders, medication/IV dispensing, automation, competencies, and general clinical skills.Additional duties and essential job functions are broad in scope and duties require extensive experience and knowledge of the healthcare system, pharmacy services, and therapeutics.Senior Pharmacist Supervisors may, for example, have responsibility for on-going design and management of the department's education and training program, an operational 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 Senior Pharmacist Supervisor responsibilities.The remainder may, as required, be spent developing skills needed to provide specialist or assistant director level services or in staff pharmacist II tasks.
Department Description


The Department of Pharmaceutical Services at UCSF has long been nationally recognized as one of the founding fathers for clinical pharmacy services, which was established in 1965. Today, the department continues to lead the profession through the integration of advanced technology & robotics, comprehensive pharmaceutical care and clinical services.


Required Qualifications



Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D) or equivalent training. Must have at least three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy or an equivalent combination of education and 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 on technical skills to compound, prepare, mix, and manufacture sophisticated or rare medication in specialty area. 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 operations 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. Post graduate year 1 [PGY1] In Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience required



Preferred Qualifications



Post graduate year 2 [PGY2] in area of specialty practice or equivalent experience in specialty area Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy and / or Board Certification in Specialty Practice [if available]



License/Certification



Registered Pharmacist in the State of California Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)



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