Supervisor, Pharmacy Services - CHH2

Department Overview

This position is expected to develop, enhance, implement, and provide direction for outpatient or ambulatory

pharmacy services and initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, employee supervision, education and training of staff, residents, interns and students, provide leadership and service line development, involvement in quality assessment and process improvement, and serve as a administrative role

model. In addition, they will staff their service area to maintain their competencies in clinical expertise. They

will serve as a designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for their specific pharmacy operations.

Function/Duties of Position

Staffing:

• Responsible to work and staff as a pharmaict, and provide all clinical duties as outlined in the outpatient pharmacist position description. Must be able to supervise and manage staff, while also performing the clinical duties of an outpatient pharmacist

Supervision of Staff:

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and supervises assigned staff, develops performance standards, conducts performance reviews, and coaches their staff for further growth and development.

Program Design & Development:

• Development of programs, strategies, facilities and systems for service improvement or expansion in outpatient or ambulatory services.
• Develop and monitor performance and quality metrics related to the departmental goals and their specific pharmacy service lines. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Department of Pharmacy's strategic plan in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Prepare and review policies and procedures as necessary to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and operational efficiencies.

Process Improvement:

• Develops new and improved services within University Hospital through constant evaluation and innovation to enhance pharmacy services.
• Establish best practices in their clinical service area to improve patient care outcomes.
• Identify and resolve unsafe conditions, inefficient work processes, or opportunities for value analysis.
• Assist in managing drug shortages and high cost medications by providing clinical expertise related to utilization, alternative therapies, and impact on service

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• BS or PharmD in Pharmacy
• Three years or more of community and/or hospital pharmacy leadership experience or residency training.
• Pharmacist Licensure and Preceptor Licensure in the State of Oregon
• Immunization Certified (ASHP, ACPE, or equivalent)
• AHA BLS Certified

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Proficiency in an area of clinical pharmacy practice
• Communication, written, and verbal
• Contemporary Practice of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years or more of community and/or hospital pharmacy leadership experience or residency training.
• Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP)

Additional Details

The manager will experience competing demands from pharmacy management, nurses, physicians, pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals, as they attempt to influence clinical decision-making, clinical policies and practices and work flow. The supervisor must deal with intense situations on a daily basis. In addition, within the healthcare setting there can be significant lack of control over the work pace, with frequent interruptions (work is often dictated by external factors) that may lead to mental fatigue or stress.

 

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reas