http://kpcareers.org/sacramento/pharmacy-jobs en Req Id: 185250

Accountable to the Managing Director of Regional Health Education for the development and operation of effective systems, controls, and services for the Health Education operations. Collaborates with directors and staff of other key regional Health Education services to provide and support service delivery strategies. Responsible for regional operations of the department including HR, budgeting, technical and compliance for department.This is a single incumbent role working in Regional offices
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.
- Conduct monthly/quarterly attendance reviews.
- Conduct quarterly reviews on over/short reports.
- Perform TIME keeping functions.
- Facilitate at department staff meetings including assisting pharmacy manager with agenda planning.
- Analyze individual and team performance and develop operational/correction plans.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1-2 years experience supervising non-exempt staff across various job classifications, including technical and union employees.
- Knowledge of procedures and laws/regulations in pharmacy settings.
- Working knowledge of budget development and management.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business administration and/or healthcare services.
- Pharmacy experience preferred.
- Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
- Demonstrated skills and ability to directly supervise front-line 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.
- 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.
]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3695439-Sacramento-Pharmacy Req Id: 185334

Provides supervision and technical/clinical direction to pharmacist and non-pharmacist employees in an Inpatient Pharmacy setting. Ensures compliance with State & Federal laws, regulations, and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services, and Divisional Pharmacy objectives, policies and procedures. Assists the Inpatient Pharmacy Director with the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned area(s).
Essential Functions:
- Assists the Inpatient Pharmacy Director with the development and implementation of pharmacy strategic initiatives and provides technical/clinical direction and supervision to pharmacy staff.
- Responsible for assigned pharmacy services /activities including day-to-day operations, drug distribution, drug education, pharmacists clinical activities, performance measurement/improvement, regulatory compliance, employee development and multi-disciplinary team development.
- Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards.
- Works in collaboration with providers, department heads, and the Inpatient Pharmacy Director to implement , evaluate and improve quality management programs.
- Administers organizational and departmental policies and procedures on a day-to-day basis.
- Provides leadership, direction and supervision of pharmacy staff including recommendations regarding hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, discipline, training, performance evaluation/management.
- As assigned, accountable for pharmacy quality, service and fiscal outcomes.
- Ensures that all staff has adequate and ongoing training to enhance and assure job performance.
- Participates in designing, implementing, evaluating/improving systems, methods and processes designed to enhance quality, improve service, and enhance cost effectiveness.

Secondary Functions:
- Under the direction of the Inpatient Pharmacy Director, is responsible for the management of all aspects of Pharmacy services at an identified Pharmacy location(s), ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws & regulations, Regional Pharmacy Operations objectives, policies, and procedures. Supervises subordinate Pharmacist and non-Pharmacist employees.
- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory or functional direction experience (usually two (2) years).
- B.S. degree in Pharmacy required.
- Pharm. D preferred.
- Licensure as a pharmacist in California required.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise self-initiative and innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of inpatient and/or outpatient pharmacy operations, including professional, legal, business and public relations aspects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work as a member of a professional team.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to apply current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles to medical management plans, emergency medication, and drug monitoring.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability.
- Knowledge of contemporary inpatient pharmacy operations, principles, standards, laws and regulations associated with Inpatient pharmacy operation.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3685007-Sacramento-Pharmacy Req Id: 179722

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, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678647-Sacramento-Pharmacy Req Id: 180071

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.

Skills testing: Typing (30 WPM/6000 KPH)]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3603550-Sacramento-Pharmacy Req Id: 179759

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
- 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)]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3577444-Sacramento-Pharmacy Req Id: 180014

Provides supervision and technical/clinical direction to pharmacist and non-pharmacist employees in an Inpatient Pharmacy setting. Ensures compliance with State & Federal laws, regulations, and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services, and Divisional Pharmacy objectives, policies and procedures. Assists the Inpatient Pharmacy Director with the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned area(s).
Essential Functions:
- Assists the Inpatient Pharmacy Director with the development and implementation of pharmacy strategic initiatives and provides technical/clinical direction and supervision to pharmacy staff.
- Responsible for assigned pharmacy services /activities including day-to-day operations, drug distribution, drug education, pharmacists clinical activities, performance measurement/improvement, regulatory compliance, employee development and multi-disciplinary team development.
- Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards.
- Works in collaboration with providers, department heads, and the Inpatient Pharmacy Director to implement , evaluate and improve quality management programs.
- Administers organizational and departmental policies and procedures on a day-to-day basis.
- Provides leadership, direction and supervision of pharmacy staff including recommendations regarding hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, discipline, training, performance evaluation/management.
- As assigned, accountable for pharmacy quality, service and fiscal outcomes.
- Ensures that all staff has adequate and ongoing training to enhance and assure job performance.
- Participates in designing, implementing, evaluating/improving systems, methods and processes designed to enhance quality, improve service, and enhance cost effectiveness.

Secondary Functions:
- Under the direction of the Inpatient Pharmacy Director, is responsible for the management of all aspects of Pharmacy services at an identified Pharmacy location(s), ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws & regulations, Regional Pharmacy Operations
objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Supervises subordinate Pharmacist and non-Pharmacist employees.
- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory or functional direction experience (usually two (2) years).
- B.S. degree in Pharmacy required.
- Pharm. D preferred.
- Licensure as a pharmacist in California required.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise self-initiative and innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of inpatient and/or outpatient pharmacy operations, including professional, legal, business and public relations aspects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work as a member of a professional team.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of contemporary inpatient pharmacy operations, principles, standards, laws and regulations associated with Inpatient pharmacy operation.
- Ability to apply current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles to medical management plans, emergency medication, and drug monitoring.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability.]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3547514-Sacramento-Pharmacy Req Id: 174424

Directs & supervises operations in outpatient or inpatient pharmacies. Supervises the day-to-day activities in accordance with applicable regulations & cost containment efforts. Supervise subordinate Pharmacy Technicians, Clerks, Cashiers & identified administrative staff. Responsible for financial, service, quality, compliance & 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 & maintain pharmacy workflows to ensure service delivery within expected parameters of satisfaction, quality & compliance.
- Depending on the operational setting (outpatient or inpatient), customers served can include members, patients, physicians, nurses & ancillary departments.
- Oversee & direct the work of subordinate employees according to departmental policies, procedures & standards.
- Subordinates include pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks & identified administrative staff.
- Maintain & adjust work schedules. Understand & apply relevant provisions of the UHW & Local 29 Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Identify & resolve problems & complaints from members, patients, client departments, &/or customers.
- Develop & implement solutions using sound problem-solving & decision-making methods.
- Respond to immediate service interruptions &/or concerns to ensure satisfactory service recovery.
- Identify service concern trends & develops corrective plans of action.
- Serve as liaison between pharmacy & other departments on operational & service matters.
- Maintain & adjust resources to meet operational needs, within budget allocation.
- Perform, direct & supervise ongoing training of staff including assessment of training needs & /or deficiencies relative to policy, best practices &/or established standards.
- Serve as train-the-trainer for the department.
- Reinforce, & 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 & ensure any necessary team building training is completed.
- Ensure compliance with organizational, departmental, Joint Commission, CMS, SOX, State Board of Pharmacy & other governing laws, regulations, standards, & policies & procedures, including the Principles of Responsibility.
- Ensure effective utilization of pharmaceutical inventory & maintenance of required record keeping.
- Oversee cash control process according to policies & procedures, including ordering money for cash drawers & management of over/short process.
- Advise supervisors of identified discrepancies & make recommendations to resolve issues.
- Assist the pharmacist manager with the development of departmental goals for Service, Quality, Finance, People & Compliance.
- Utilize tools & reports to formulate departmental goals, develop operational plans, educate staff & monitor performance.
- Actively participate in local & regional manager Peer Group meetings to learn & share best practices relative to goal attainment.
- Interview applicants & hire employees into Technician, Clerk & Cashier positions & provide department orientation for new hires.
- Provide coaching & counseling to direct reports.
- In conjunction with pharmacist manager, prepare & administer performance evaluations (30/60/90 day & annual);
- 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 of experience leading or directing others in a health care 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 front-line 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.
- Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT 3339659-Sacramento-Pharmacy