Primary City/State:
Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Category:
Pharmacy
Shift:
Evening
Department:
Pharmacy Hospital
* LOCATION: SHEA MEDICAL CENTER, 9003 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE
* HOURS: FULL-TIME EVENINGS, 1PM-9:30PM
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one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on
warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled
professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters
most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the
greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
Oversees the daily activities of the medication use process and supervises the
day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department. Responsible for providing
leadership, quality improvement, orientation and training, drug distribution,
human resources and projects. Performs the duties of a registered pharmacist as
defined by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy which includes drug distribution,
IV admixture services, assessing medication therapy for appropriateness, and
functioning as part of a unit-based health care team. Reports medication
incidents and adverse drug reactions through established channels. Responsible
for education and support for pharmacy programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Oversees the personnel assigned to the section. Responsible for the continual
monitoring, communication, follow up and evaluation of pharmacy staff.
Supervises staff; plans, establishes and revises work assignments.
* Performs general pharmacy functions including staffing when needed.
* Oversees activities of pharmacy staff to promote cost-effective, efficient
and safe pharmaceutical care.Ensures department equipment and materials are
in condition to promote efficiency in use and safety of patients and staff.
Ensures optimal use of the automation systems through training,
troubleshooting and regular evaluation of reports. Communicates with pharmacy
staff areas for improvement and recognizes achievements.
* Monitors pharmacy schedules and payroll records. Schedules personnel to
assume adequate coverage at all times. Maintains and processes payroll
accurately and according to payroll schedule. Coordinates with the management
team to plan production staffing requirements on a daily, weekly, and
quarterly basis.
* Manages activities in the central pharmacy involving inventory control,
storing and the dispensing of medications. Assists in monitoring and
maintaining the pharmacy drug formulary. Ensures drugs are stored in
accordance with manufacturer conditions as demonstrated by observation and
documentation. Ensures drugs are dispensed in an accurately and promptly as
demonstrated by customer feedback.
* Provides education and support the implementation of projects, programs and
pharmacy initiatives (i.e. automation, clinical monitoring, patient
education, etc.).
* Works in cooperation with the pharmacy management team to serve as a
resource.Communicates problems, unique patient needs and other necessary
information to pharmacy management team as needed.Coordinates implementation
and maintenance of medication distribution systems.
* Participates in pharmacist staff development. Coordinates and assists in the
training of staff. Serves as a pharmacy student preceptor and pharmacy
resident preceptor and meets requirements of the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists and the Residency Program Director. Serves as a
preceptor for pharmacy students and meets requirements of the College(s) of
Pharmacy. Actively participates in the education and training of new pharmacy
employees, pharmacy students and pharmacy interns.
* Reviews medication errors and implements strategies to eliminate or minimize
medication errors.Facilitates the implementation and maintenance of safe
medication-use processes.Effectively uses the appropriate analytic tools and
process improvement techniques to assess and improve medication-use
processes. Assesses published literature to identify best practices and/or
guidelines relevant to medication-use safety and opportunities for reducing
medication errors.
* Serves as a representative for the Pharmacy Department by participating in
various hospital committees and teams.Organizes and conducts pharmacist staff
meetings.
* Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation per regulations.
EDUCATION
* Other / Certificate in Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy Required
* Doctorate in PharmD; MS in pharmacy; advanced degree in management Preferred
EXPERIENCE
* 2 years in Hospital pharmacy experience OR ambulatory or retail experience OR
PG1 or PG2 in hospital or ambulatory care Required
* 4 years in Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred
* Other in Previous supervisory or management experience in a health-system.
Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Pharmacist - License, Registered Current licensed to practice pharmacy in the
state of Arizona. Upon Hire Required
* Other Certifications or diploma’s in leadership training. Preferred
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