Advanced Operations Pharmacist - Ambulatory Pharmacy Systems

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. Evaluates compliance with State Board of Pharmacy laws, federal regulations, pharmacy business practices, and accreditation standards. Makes recommendations to pharmacy leadership regarding necessary improvement. Assists in implementation of improvement plans. As a subject matter expert, ensures pharmacy areas, equipment and devices, supplies, medications, and personnel in their areas of specialty are meeting the requirements by coordinating routine testing, auditing, and validating competencies as needed. Promotes and facilitates the adoption and assimilation of best practices and innovations in service, work methods, technology, and operational systems which improve pharmacy service, quality, and productivity. Provides subject-matter expertise for design, implementation, and maintenance of pharmacy systems. Responsible to ensure that required trainings are completed and that operational workflows align with established policies, procedures, and standards. Develops, implements, and evaluates of departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and procedures to conduct pharmacy operations and fulfillment in line with budgets/finances, department goals and objectives, and to perform services both effectively and efficiently. Provides integrated pharmacy operational services in a variety or practice settings in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams such as engineering, supply chain, physicians, and nurses. Evaluates the root causes of operational related issues and leads process-improvement projects or quality initiatives as needed to advance practice. Triages any unexpected downtime or unusual cases, develops plans for continuity of essential pharmacy operations and works with vendors/multi-disciplinary teams to resolve any underlying issues. Performs all duties of pharmacists as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.

Experience: Completion of a PGY-2 Residency program and 6 months of related hospital experience, OR Completion of a completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program and 2 year of related hospital experience OR Five (5) years of related hospital experience

License/Certification: Registered Pharmacist by California Board of Pharmacy Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire or RQI Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support KNOWLEDGEThese are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification. Operational in-depth knowledge of the departmental information, technical system, facil