http://kpcareers.org/east-bay/pharmacy-jobs en Req Id: 185449

Manages and directs a centralized pharmacy service or department. Responsible for a complex, extended-hour operation with a scope of service that encompasses an entire region or sub-region. Ensures high quality output and efficient operation of the department. Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations, Statewide Pharmacy Operations objectives, policies, and procedures. Evaluates, plans, presents and implements innovations and expansions of central dispensing services to accomplish Regional and Pharmacy Operations service and financial goals and expectations. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.

Essential Functions:
- Assists with the development and implementation of California Statewide pharmacy strategic initiatives which are designed to enhance quality improve member service and enhance cost effectiveness.
- Provides leadership and direction to Pharmacy Managers and staff in assigned centralized pharmacy location(s).
- Responsible for location's pharmacy services, retail business expansion, performance measurements, and regulatory compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations, standards, T.J.C., O.S.H.A., SBOP, Statewide & Departmental policies and procedures.
- Accountable for location's pharmacy quality, service and fiscal outcomes.
- Strategically develops service initiatives to meet the demands of future pharmacy growth.
- Identifies and implements opportunities to leverage location resources to support the Region and Service Areas.
- Provides oversight for personnel management activities (e.g. recruits, hires, trains and evaluates, and/or terminates subordinate exempt and hourly personnel), involved in area strategic workforce planning and succession planning.
- Provides leadership and guidance to Pharmacy Managers in handling employee grievances.
- Serves as the location's pharmacy leadership point of contact by developing strong collaborative relationships with the Pharmacy, Health Plan and/or Medical Group Leadership from the Region/Service Area/Medical Center/Medical Offices to achieve Regional, Service Area and Medical Center goals.
- Plans, implements, evaluates, adjusts as necessary quality assurance standards, systems and processes and ensures that quality assurance is inherent in all aspects of operations.
- Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of data and systems interfaces and information flow, and the decisions made by staff, and the communications and interfaces with physicians, pharmacists, and other providers.
- Oversees and directs the operation of the department's equipment, including the provision of preventive maintenance and all other engineering activities related to the equipment and technology used in the department.
- Communicates regularly with subordinate managers to inform, support, mentor, coach and develop their knowledge and skills.
- Develops a team of professionals who plan and implement departmental goals and objectives.
- Provides leadership in the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets for location(s).
- Integrates assigned location's operations and business plans with the CA Statewide Pharmacy Services Business Plan.
- Accountable for consistency and continuity in the location and transfer of best practices.
- Performs other duties as required.

Secondary Functions:
- Plans, organizes and directs the activities, work processes, and functions of the department in order to provide optimal levels of service and efficiency to customers (the Service Area pharmacies and HP members).
- Recruits, hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, supervises and manages staff in a complex, extended-hour operation.
- Creates, nurtures, and maintains a strong management team that supports an informed, motivated, challenged, and professionally-satisfied staff.
- Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of data interfaces and information flow, the operation of the automated filling and related robotics equipment, the decisions made by staff, and the communications and interfaces with physicians, pharmacists, and other providers.
- Adjusts work processes and/or personnel performance as necessary.
- Oversees and directs the provision of preventive maintenance and all other engineering activities related to the robotics, equipment and technology used in the department.
- Coordinates and manages all aspects of computer system interfaces between PIMS and the automated pharmacy services department.
- Maintains close and constant interaction with the PIMS management and support staff, the automated systems vendor staff, KP ITS, and others as required to ensure reliable, accurate, and timely data flow.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of previous pharmacy supervisory experience.
- Three (3) years of previous supervisory/management experience in an Integrated Delivery System or healthcare network comprised of multiple sites/facilities.
- B.S. in Pharmacy required.
- Pharm. D. preferred.
- Previous courses completed in pharmacy business management or related subjects preferred.
- Current and valid license to practice pharmacy issued by the California Board of Pharmacy.
- When the provision of pharmaceutical services or products requires licensure in states other than California the Manager of Regional Pharmacy Services must maintain a current and valid license in all required states.
- Upon initially assuming the position the Manager of Regional Pharmacy Services will have 90 days to obtain all required licenses.
- On an exception basis, the 90-day deadline may be extended upon approval of management.
- Must possess the ability to lead and manage professionals and others through influence and collaboration in single and/or multiple pharmacies.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to and work with a professional team.
- Must possess the advanced communication skills necessary to be the administrative point-of-contact for leadership and work collaboratively with and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge of contemporary outpatient pharmacy operations principles and standards, including clinical, professional, legal, business, and public relations aspects.
- Must have a working knowledge of applicable Federal and State pharmacy regulations, and T.J.C. and O.S.H.A. requirements.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from patients, or other sources, to apply to the patient's medical management plan.
- Demonstrated abilities and skills in pharmacy business management, customer problem-resolution, leadership and supervision.
- Must possess self-initiative, innovative and collaborative skills.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English-speaking communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Must pass background check.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics, disease management and all aspects of the practice of pharmacy.
- Degree in Pharmacy from a school accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of personnel management principles and techniques for managing personnel, including union issues.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize mainframe and personal computer uses, including network communications and applications, and database management.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3685018-Oakland-Pharmacy Req Id: 186438

Essential Functions:
- Under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products.
- Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy.
- Provides pharmaceutical care for hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned.
- Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification.
- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient's medical management plan.
- Attending accredited School of Pharmacy; or BS in Pharmacy with application submitted for CA pharmacist license.
- Ability to either type 30 WPM/6000 KPH, or type prescription labels required.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer systems and other equipment, stand for long periods of time, read fine
print, communicate with co-workers and patients, and lift/transport items from 1-50 lbs., light to moderate carrying, pulling,
pushing, walking, frequent bending, stooping, reaching.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Must pass background check.

Skills testing: Typing (30 WPM or 6,000 KPH)]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3816849-California-Pharmacy Req Id: 186440

Essential Functions:
- Under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products.
- Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy.
- Provides pharmaceutical care for hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned.
- Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification.
- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient's medical management plan.
- Attending accredited School of Pharmacy; or BS in Pharmacy with application submitted for CA pharmacist license.
- Ability to either type 30 WPM/6000 KPH, or type prescription labels required.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer systems and other equipment, stand for long periods of time, read fine
print, communicate with co-workers and patients, and lift/transport items from 1-50 lbs., light to moderate carrying, pulling,
pushing, walking, frequent bending, stooping, reaching.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Must pass background check.

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Under indirect supervision consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy Dispenses compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication and information and product identification.

Essential Functions: - Under indirect supervision, monitors and/or manages the medication therapy of specific hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost-effective prescribing.
- Reviews laboratory test results and the patient's progress to detect adverse drug reactions, and confers with and assists medical personnel in laboratory test interpretation, care and treatment of patients.
- Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities.
- Documents the information in the patient's electronic medical record and other systems as appropriate.
- Advises patients of directions for use, medication, storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions and warning for medication therapy.
- Advises the patient on the use of related devices and the coordination of drug therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures.
- Provides medical personnel with medication information, drug therapy options, and pharmacokinetic dosing advice.
- Orders and adjusts dosages, orders laboratory tests, and administers medication under protocol according to established policies and procedures.
- Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products.
- Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of medication distribution.
- Reviews physician pharmacy products.
- Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of medication distribution.
- Reviews physician orders, and enters orders, in the patient's electronic medical record.
- Verifies accuracy of transcription or data entry in the medication administration record or electronic medical record.
- Verifies accuracy of medication preparation and dispensing by pharmacy personnel.
- Reviews patient's medical record to verify proper delivery and correct administration of medication.
- Reports discrepancies to appropriate medical and/or administrative personnel.
- Participates in assigned education and training programs.
- As necessary, provides in-services and educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel, and patients.
- As necessary, participates in patient care rounds, hospital committees, utilization review, and quality management programs.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. in Pharmacy required.
- Current CA Registered Pharmacist License.
- American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) card required.
- Must be able to obtain an NPI # within one (1) month in position.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique, and the preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapeutic agents.
- Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment.
- Must be able to generate prescription labels.
- MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharm.D. preferred.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3782385-California-Pharmacy Req Id: 186549

Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, transcribes abbreviated and symbolized information from physician's orders onto patient medication profile, through manual and computer entry. Selects and prepares medications, pharmaceutical products, and intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents. Assists in thee dispensing and distribution of medications. Maintains pharmacy merchandise and equipment. Reviews medication cassettes for returned medication; types unit does and intravenous admixture labels; transports pharmacy merchandise. Performs other duties as required

Essential Functions:
- Must be capable of performing all duties within the area of responsibility and meet all the requirements of the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician.
- Reads hospital charts, i.e., physician orders and standard medical abbreviations and terminology.
- Prepares patient medication profiles from physician orders.
- Must be able to work effectively under the direction of licensed pharmacists in a high volume pharmacy.
- Requires a caring attitude toward patients and customers.
- Must interact effectively with patients and coworkers in a courteous manner.
- Stands for longs periods of time and effectively communicates with coworkers, nursing personnel, and patients.
- Functions as a team player with Pharmacy, Home Health, Nursing and providers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must be experienced in operating unit dose distribution systems, I.V admixture programs including antineoplastic (chemotherapy) preparations and TPN compounding.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Current CA Pharmacy Technician Registration.
- Working knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV products.
- Working knowledge of current drug dosage forms, strengths, generic and trade name traditional and current equivalents.
- Working knowledge of, and the ability to become proficient in, the pharmacy computer system during probationary period.
- Ability to read, understand and transcribe pharmaceutical information.
- Ability to learn and willingness to prepare chemotherapeutic agents.
- Proficient in oral and written English speaking communication skills.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and communicate with co-workers and patients.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3782382-California-Pharmacy Req Id: 186743

Under indirect supervision, provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services using approved protocols in collaboration with other health professional, including managing patient drug therapy, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Promotes high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Performs these duties in the clinical areas assigned.

Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the Department manager or designee, promotes rational and cost-effective
Inpatient and Outpatient drug therapy through close participation in the drug therapy decision-making process with assigned physicians and other medical personnel.
- Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
- Conducts patient medication history inquiries upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel.
- Given a diagnosis, synthesize a treatment plan, which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modifications, and transition within the continuum of care settings.
- Identifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including: untreated indications, improper drug selection, subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication.
- Under protocol, initiates, adjusts, monitors, and recommends changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record.
- Coordinates and interprets laboratory monitoring of drug therapy, including serum drug levels, electrolytes, and other approved drug-related laboratory testing.
- Provides patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing patient outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADR's, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.
- Provides patient education related to the individual's disease state, including predictable actions, side effects, reasons for proper compliance, and any special instruction.
- Assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.
- Provides education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.
- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. in Pharmacy required.
- Current CA Registered Pharmacist License.
- American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) card required.
- Must be able to obtain an NPI # within one (1) month in position
- ACLS certification may be required in some areas.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
- Working knowledge of aseptic technique and preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapy agents.
- Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring.
- Understanding of drug utilization review and drug usage evaluation.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment.
- Must be able to input prescription labels.
- MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency (with emphasis in Ambulatory Care) preferred, or possess the equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care delivery preferred.
- Pharm.D. preferred.]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3765876-San-Francisco-Pharmacy Req Id: 186742

Under indirect supervision, provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services using approved protocols in collaboration with other health professional, including managing patient drug therapy, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Promotes high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Performs these duties in the clinical areas assigned.

Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the Department manager or designee, promotes rational and cost-effective
Inpatient and Outpatient drug therapy through close participation in the drug therapy decision-making process with assigned physicians and other medical personnel.
- Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
- Conducts patient medication history inquiries upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel.
- Given a diagnosis, synthesize a treatment plan, which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modifications, and transition within the continuum of care settings.
- Identifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including: untreated indications, improper drug selection, subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication.
- Under protocol, initiates, adjusts, monitors, and recommends changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record.
- Coordinates and interprets laboratory monitoring of drug therapy, including serum drug levels, electrolytes, and other approved drug-related laboratory testing.
- Provides patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing patient outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADR's, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.
- Provides patient education related to the individual's disease state, including predictable actions, side effects, reasons for proper compliance, and any special instruction.
- Assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.
- Provides education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.
- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. in Pharmacy required.
- Current CA Registered Pharmacist License.
- American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) card required.
- Must be able to obtain an NPI # within one (1) month in position
- ACLS certification may be required in some areas.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
- Working knowledge of aseptic technique and preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapy agents.
- Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring.
- Understanding of drug utilization review and drug usage evaluation.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment.
- Must be able to input prescription labels.
- MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency (with emphasis in Ambulatory Care) preferred, or possess the equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care delivery preferred.
- Pharm.D. preferred.]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3765875-San-Francisco-Pharmacy Req Id: 187248

In conjunction with the COM and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Chief, coordinates and manages pharmaceutical education for identified locations for clinic, hospital, and contracted providers. In conjunction with the Pharmacy Services Manager, coordinates on-going pharmaceutical education and training for pharmacy personnel. Provides performance feedback to providers and personnel regarding clinical outcomes, cost effectiveness, and member service in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
Essential Functions:
- Works collaboratively with the P&T Chief and the medical staff to coordinate pharmaceutical education for providers and staff.
- Attends inpatient and outpatient P&T committee meetings.
- Assists in the development and implementation of identified CSA initiatives.
- Provides training, analytical support, and on-going performance feedback to providers and staff regarding those initiative outcomes.
- Analyzes prescribing practices for identified locations and/or the CSA to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate effective techniques to favorably influence such prescribing practices.
- Provides on-going communication to providers and staff regarding recent innovations in pharmaceutical practice, drug cost issues, clinical outcomes issues, etc., via presentations, newsletter information, formal utilization review and one-on-one conversations.
- May supervise staff pharmacists with responsibility for managing cost containment/conversion programs, to include annual evaluation of performance.
- Ensures that region-wide drug conversion and cost containment programs are implemented.
- Serves as a staff resource person/trainer for the pharmacist clinical role expansion.
- Assists CSA pharmacy management in on-going improvement of the delivery of pharmaceutical care to members.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous clinical experience in a comparable pharmaceutical setting (usually two (2) to three (3) years).
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
- Pharm. D. preferred.
- Current Licensure as a pharmacist in California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Expertise in drug utilization review preferred.
- Pharmaceutical and medical knowledge necessary to effectively discuss drug therapy issues with physicians and pharmacists required.
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
- Demonstrated self-initiative and innovation.
- Outstanding analytical skills required.
- Travel within the Service Area, region and state.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3741836-California-Pharmacy Req Id: 186587

Directs and supervises operations in outpatient or inpatient pharmacies. Supervises the day-to-day activities in accordance with applicable regulations and cost containment efforts. Supervise subordinate Pharmacy Technicians, Clerks, Cashiers and identified administrative staff. Responsible for financial, service, quality, compliance and legal/regulatory targets of the assigned pharmacy or pharmacies. As a member of the pharmacy's management team, accountable for the overall performance of the department.

Essential Functions:
- Monitor and maintain pharmacy workflows to ensure service delivery within expected parameters of satisfaction, quality and compliance.
- Depending on the operational setting (outpatient or inpatient), customers served can include members, patients, physicians, nurses and ancillary departments.
- Oversee and direct the work of subordinate employees according to departmental policies, procedures and standards.
- Subordinates include pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks and identified administrative staff.
- Maintain and adjust work schedules.
- Understand and apply relevant provisions of the UHW and Local 29 Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Identify and resolve problems and complaints from members, patients, client departments, and/or customers.
- Develop and implement solutions using sound problem-solving and decision-making methods.
- Respond to immediate service interruptions and/or concerns to ensure satisfactory service recovery.
- Identify service concern trends and develops corrective plans of action.
- Serve as liaison between pharmacy and other departments on operational and service matters.
- Maintain and adjust resources to meet operational needs, within budget allocation.
- Perform, direct and supervise ongoing training of staff including assessment of training needs and /or deficiencies relative to policy, best practices and/or established standards.
- Serve as train-the-trainer for the department.
- Reinforce, and hold direct reports accountable to Service Expectations, including Standards of Expected Behavior.
- Promote a team environment through modeling of collaborative behaviors.
- Hold direct reports accountable to team oriented behaviors and ensure any necessary team building training is completed.
- Ensure compliance with organizational, departmental, Joint Commission, CMS, SOX, State Board of Pharmacy and other governing laws, regulations, standards, and policies and procedures, including the Principles of Responsibility.
- Ensure effective utilization of pharmaceutical inventory and maintenance of required record keeping.
- Oversee cash control process according to policies and procedures, including ordering money for cash drawers and management of over/short process.
- Advise supervisors of identified discrepancies and make recommendations to resolve issues.
- Assist the pharmacist manager with the development of departmental goals for Service, Quality, Finance, People and Compliance.
- Utilize tools and reports to formulate departmental goals, develop operational plans, educate staff and monitor performance.
- Actively participate in local and regional manager Peer Group meetings to learn and share best practices relative to goal attainment. Interview applicants and hire employees into Technician, Clerk and Cashier positions and provide department orientation for new hires.
- Provide coaching and counseling to direct reports.
- In conjunction with pharmacist manager, prepare and administer performance evaluations (30/60/90 day and annual); administer formal discipline; respond to union (UHW and Local 29) grievances.
- Assume other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience supervising non-exempt staff across various job classifications, including technical or union employees OR two (2) years experience leading or directing others in a healthcare environment.
- Experience in developing and conducting training programs for staff.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration and/or health care services.
- Demonstrated skills and ability to directly supervise frontline employees in a complex and high volume pharmacy environment.
- Ability to assess operational workflow and make adjustments using sound decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of procedures and laws/regulations in pharmacy settings.
- Working knowledge of budget development and management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
- Working knowledge of computer systems and/or software applications, including the PIMS system and Health Connect systems.
- Completion of all KP Pharmacy required management training programs.
- Ability to manage in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Must complete all KP required training for managing in a union environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharmacy experience preferred.
]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3712905-San-Francisco-Pharmacy Req Id: 185133

In conjunction with the COM and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Chief, coordinates and manages pharmaceutical education for identified locations for clinic, hospital, and contracted providers. In conjunction with the Pharmacy Services Manager, coordinates on-going pharmaceutical education and training for pharmacy personnel. Provides performance feedback to providers and personnel regarding clinical outcomes, cost effectiveness, and member service in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
Essential Functions:
- Works collaboratively with the P&T Chief and the medical staff to coordinate pharmaceutical education for providers and staff.
- Attends inpatient and outpatient P&T committee meetings.
- Assists in the development and implementation of identified CSA initiatives.
- Provides training, analytical support, and on-going performance feedback to providers and staff regarding those initiative outcomes.
- Analyzes prescribing practices for identified locations and/or the CSA to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate effective techniques to favorably influence such prescribing practices.
- Provides on-going communication to providers and staff regarding recent innovations in pharmaceutical practice, drug cost issues, clinical outcomes issues, etc., via presentations, newsletter information, formal utilization review and one-on-one conversations.
- May supervise staff pharmacists with responsibility for managing cost containment/conversion programs, to include annual evaluation of performance.
- Ensures that region-wide drug conversion and cost containment programs are implemented.
- Serves as a staff resource person/trainer for the pharmacist clinical role expansion.
- Assists CSA pharmacy management in on-going improvement of the delivery of pharmaceutical care to members.

Secondary Functions:
- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous clinical experience in a comparable pharmaceutical setting (usually two (2) to three (3) years).
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
- Pharm. D. preferred.
- Current Licensure as a pharmacist in California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Expertise in drug utilization review preferred.
- Pharmaceutical and medical knowledge necessary to effectively discuss drug therapy issues with physicians and pharmacists required.
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
- Demonstrated self-initiative and innovation.
- Outstanding analytical skills required.
- Travel within the Service Area, region and state.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3685017-Oakland-Pharmacy Req Id: 185379

Assists Pharmacy Operations Leader to provide executive leadership & mgmt of Area Pharmacy Directors & subordinates, &/or of regionalized Pharmacy Services to assure consistent high levels of performance in pharmaceutical care, service, & operations across the outpatient, inpatient, & ambulatory care practice settings, w/ a focus on achievement of same at the 'regional' level.
Collaborates w/ Regional & Service Area leadership, Union leadership, & Medical Group leadership to provide direction & oversight to maintain & improve operational performance.
Collaborates w/ Assistant Pharmacy Operations Leaders (APOLs), Pharmacy Operations Leader, Northern California, & other California Pharmacy Leaders in development & execution of strategy for delivery of pharmaceutical care, service & operations in Northern California

Essential Functions:
- Provides executive leadership, direction, & mgmt of Area Pharmacy Directors & Regionalized Pharmacy Services to assure consistent high levels of performance in pharmaceutical care, service, & operations across all pharmacy practice settings in the Region.
- Participates in the development & execution of strategy for delivery of pharmaceutical care, service &operations in Northern California, w/ consistent implementation at the local &/or regional level.
- Provides leadership to assure the professional/mgmt development at the individual level for the Area Pharmacy Directors & their direct reports to assure high performing Service Area teams & personnel necessary for the long term success of Pharmacy Services in KP.
- Work collaboratively w/ Drug Use Mgmt Leadership to assure appropriate use of pharmaceuticals, consistent implementations of drug use initiatives, and support of care mgmt initiatives.
- Work collaboratively w/ Pharmacy Quality Leadership to assure consistent deployment of processes & tools to measure & assure the quality of pharmaceutical care, operations & service across all pharmacy practice settings.
- Seek out, promote & facilitate the rapid adoption & assimilation of best practices & innovations in service, work methods, technology, & operational systems which improve pharmacy service, quality & productivity in the region, consistent w/ Ca. strategy.
- Sponsors, tests & evaluates new technology & innovation, & ensures successful technology & innovations are rapidly transferred throughout Northern California pharmacies.
- Provide leadership & direction to assure compliance w/ Pharmacy law, regulation, pharmacy business practices, accreditation standards, & other KP policies.
- Work collaboratively w/ California Pharmacy Leadership in the development & allocation of operating budgets across Service Areas to assure appropriate resource utilization, consistent operations, & scope of services provided, w/ monitoring of performance against operating plans, & adjustments implemented as necessary & appropriate.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of leadership-level experience and documented record of success in management of Service Area or regional pharmacy operations.
- Degree in Pharmacy required.
- Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, Health Services or Business Administration preferred.
- Licensed to practice pharmacy by the California Board of Pharmacy, or ability to obtain license within specified time, if licensed outside of California.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize effective communication, presentation, financial management, and analytical skills required.
- Demonstrated track record of self-initiative, strategic thinking, and successful planning and innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with physicians and health care administrators.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in Pharmacy operations, systems, technology, and personnel management.
- Demonstrated ability to apply and utilize knowledge of quality management process, as well as Pharmacy and related Medical, Nursing and other health care laws, regulations, and standards.
- Proficiency with personal computer usage necessary for monitoring, and reporting financial and operational performance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage professionals and others through influence and collaboration across multiple sites.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and direct peer groups and interdisciplinary project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of personnel management principles and techniques.
- Frequent travel within California required.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3685012-Oakland-Pharmacy Req Id: 185501

Assists the Director in negotiating with pharmaceutical manufacturers to attain agreements for Commercial, Medicare Part D, Non-prescription and Specialty Drug product utilization. Responsible for maintaining proprietary and strategic relationships with the pharmaceutical industry. Collaborates with and assists the Medical Groups in developing and managing drug cost and utilization strategies.

Essential Functions:
- Assists the Director in the negotiation, contracting and procurement of quality pharmaceuticals used by the entire KP Program, nationwide.
- Assists the Director in managing pharmaceutical bids for generic and branded medications.
- Assists the Director in negotiating contract price, volumes requirements, and language.
- Assists the Director in the management and coordination of pharmacy purchasing and utilization strategies, programs and initiatives.
- Plans, analyzes, coordinates and controls policies and procedures relating to audit trails, distribution, purchasing, quality control and overall compliance with Federal/State/FDA and other regulations.
- Assists the Director in the support and development of strategies for the non-prescription business line and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in contract management of pharmaceutical products medical supplies, medical devices, medical equipment or healthcare commodities including managing bids and negotiating a contract based on the bid from price through redline language negotiations and signature OR;
- Two (2) to three (3) years of management experience in a large complex integrated healthcare delivery system, or multiple-facility hospital provider system or similar setting.
- Bachelor's degree or two (2) years of equivalent experience in business administration, finance, materials management, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, law or related field.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of management experience in a health system with two (2) or more hospitals preferred.
- Master's degree in healthcare or business administration preferred.
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
- Current California Registered Pharmacist license preferred.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3684998-San-Francisco-Pharmacy Req Id: 185150

Leads the planning, development and implementation of Area strategic initiatives in Pharmacy Operations. Areas of responsibility include quality, utilization, finance, day-to-day operations, service, and human resources for Pharmacy Operations. Integrates those activities with California pharmacy strategic initiatives and goals, as well as general Area operations. Develops strong collaborative leadership relationship with KFHP/H leadership teams and the Medical Group to achieve regional and California goals. Participates with peers to ensure the rapid transfer of best practices.
Essential Functions:
- Leads planning, development & implementation of Area Pharmacy Operations, both In & Out Patient. Supports & directs the implementation of California pharmacy strategic initiatives & goals.
- Partners with medical staff & other care providers to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost effective pharmaceutical care.
- Provides ongoing leadership & direction to enhance member service.
- Provides leadership & direction to the Area pharmacy personnel.
- Responsible for the development & implementation of Area pharmacy operating & capital budgets.
- Responsible for all pharmacy activities, including drug distribution, drug education, pharmacist clinical role expansion, retail business expansion, performance measurement, employee development, regulatory compliance & multi-disciplinary team development.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Pharmacy Degree required.
- Masters in Pharmacy, Management, Health Svc. or Business Admin. preferred.
- CA Registered Pharmacist license.
- Working knowledge of state & federal laws & regulations such as JCAHO, Title 22, Federal HMO Act, Knox-Keene Act.
- Applicable Medi-Cal & Medicare regulations & State Board of Pharmacy Regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead & manage professionals & others through influence & collaboration across multiple sites.
- Demonstrated proficiency in team building, conflict resolution, & group dynamics as well as project management.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative & innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize effective verbal & written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of inpatient and/or outpatient pharmacy operations, including professional, legal, business & public relations aspects.
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Essential Functions:
- Under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products.
- Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy.
- Provides pharmaceutical care for hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned.
- Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification.
- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Attending accredited School of Pharmacy; or BS in Pharmacy with application submitted for CA pharmacist license.
- Current CA Intern Pharmacist License
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patient's medical management plan.
- Ability to either type 30 WPM/6000 KPH, or type prescription labels required. Excellent verbal & written communication
skills.
- Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer systems and other equipment, stand for long periods of time, read fine
print, communicate with co-workers and patients, and lift/transport items from 1-50 lbs., light to moderate carrying, pulling,
pushing, walking, frequent bending, stooping, reaching.
- Must pass background check.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Skills testing: Typing (30 WPM/6000 KPH)]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3594509-California-Pharmacy Req Id: 179484

Under indirect supervision, provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services using approved protocols in collaboration with other health professional, including managing patient drug therapy, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Promotes high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Performs these duties in the clinical areas assigned.

Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the Department manager or designee, promotes rational and cost-effective
Inpatient and Outpatient drug therapy through close participation in the drug therapy decision-making process with assigned physicians and other medical personnel.
- Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
- Conducts patient medication history inquiries upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel.
- Given a diagnosis, synthesize a treatment plan, which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modifications, and transition within the continuum of care settings.
- Identifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including: untreated indications, improper drug selection, subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication.
- Under protocol, initiates, adjusts, monitors, and recommends changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record.
- Coordinates and interprets laboratory monitoring of drug therapy, including serum drug levels, electrolytes, and other approved drug-related laboratory testing.
- Provides patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing patient outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADR's, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication.
- Provides patient education related to the individual's disease state, including predictable actions, side effects, reasons for proper compliance, and any special instruction.
- Assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.
- Provides education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions.
- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. in Pharmacy required.
- Current CA Registered Pharmacist License.
- American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) card required.
- Must be able to obtain an NPI # within one (1) month in position
- ACLS certification may be required in some areas.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
- Working knowledge of aseptic technique and preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapy agents.
- Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring.
- Understanding of drug utilization review and drug usage evaluation.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment.
- Must be able to input prescription labels.
- MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency (with emphasis in Ambulatory Care) preferred, or possess the equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care delivery preferred.
- Pharm.D. preferred.]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3553240-Oakland-Pharmacy Req Id: 178874

Under indirect supervision consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy Dispenses compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication and information and product identification.

Essential Functions: - Under indirect supervision, monitors and/or manages the medication therapy of specific hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost-effective prescribing.
- Reviews laboratory test results and the patient's progress to detect adverse drug reactions, and confers with and assists medical personnel in laboratory test interpretation, care and treatment of patients.
- Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies and sensitivities.
- Documents the information in the patient's electronic medical record and other systems as appropriate.
- Advises patients of directions for use, medication, storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions and warning for medication therapy.
- Advises the patient on the use of related devices and the coordination of drug therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures.
- Provides medical personnel with medication information, drug therapy options, and pharmacokinetic dosing advice.
- Orders and adjusts dosages, orders laboratory tests, and administers medication under protocol according to established policies and procedures.
- Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products.
- Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of medication distribution.
- Reviews physician pharmacy products.
- Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of medication distribution.
- Reviews physician orders, and enters orders, in the patient's electronic medical record.
- Verifies accuracy of transcription or data entry in the medication administration record or electronic medical record.
- Verifies accuracy of medication preparation and dispensing by pharmacy personnel.
- Reviews patient's medical record to verify proper delivery and correct administration of medication.
- Reports discrepancies to appropriate medical and/or administrative personnel.
- Participates in assigned education and training programs.
- As necessary, provides in-services and educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel, and patients.
- As necessary, participates in patient care rounds, hospital committees, utilization review, and quality management programs.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and other non-licensed personnel.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. in Pharmacy required.
- Current CA Registered Pharmacist License.
- American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) card required.
- Must be able to obtain an NPI # within one (1) month in position.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique, and the preparation of sterile IV products and chemotherapeutic agents.
- Knowledge of emergency medications and drug monitoring.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to operate the pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment.
- Must be able to generate prescription labels.
- MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharm.D. preferred.]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3535854-California-Pharmacy