Supervisor Pharmacist - Cottage Health
Solvang, CA 93463
About the Job
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / SPECIFIC JOB COMPETENCIES
1. Directs, coordinates, and supervises pharmaceutical services including purchasing, receiving, storing, compounding, and dispensing of drugs. Establishes and maintains policies and procedures concerning operations of the facility's pharmacy.
2. Consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals. May also represent pharmacy at multi-disciplinary committee meetings.
3. Oversees inventory to determine stock needs and assures use before expiration date. Supervises maintenance of records, files, and other references.
4. Performs all functions of Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician when necessary.
5. Selects vendors and oversees inspection of pharmaceutical items received.
6. Keeps abreast of latest developments concerning new drugs or developments reported from research laboratories concerning utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
7. Assures compliance with all regulatory agencies, licenses requirements and Joint Commission and registered as Pharmacist-in-Charge with the California Board of Pharmacy.
8. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, making error prevention, adverse drug event reporting, interdisciplinary meetings, and projects as required.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: Graduate from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
Preferred: Advanced degree in pharmacy or business.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Minimum: Current licensure in the State of California as a Pharmacist.
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: 5 years' experience as a pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy setting.
Preferred: 3 years pharmacy managerial experience. Completion of residency program in specialty area
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
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