ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.
MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.
Company:
Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical CenterCompensation Range:
$80.26 - $120.38Work Shift:
8 Hour (days) (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Job Description Summary:
Lead the pharmacy operation behind exceptional patient care.Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Required:
Preferred:
EXPERIENCE:
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Management & Workflow Coordination
Designs, implements, oversees, and, when needed, participates in operational initiatives while determining and incorporating workflow for operational tasks and duties to be performed by staff. Manages operational workflow and scheduling of staff to ensure continuity of Pharmacy operations, including maintaining regular coverage of all staff posts for meetings and medical appointments. Coordinates staff provision of Pharmacy services on a daily basis ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of drug preparation and distribution. Updates and maintains a master staffing schedule and the Medical Center timekeeping system with daily alterations, transactions, and sick leave. Coordinates daily activities of all Pharmacy areas, including any day-to-day redistribution of staff. Work with Pharmacy Administrative Assistant and Lead Technician to resolve any scheduling issues. Directs workflow as needed. Ensures staff is fit for duty on an ongoing basis. Assists or leads project management.
Leadership, Supervision, and Staff Development
Supervises daily workload of the staff assigning projects, manages recruiting, completes and presents performance appraisals, counsels employees, and manages terminations. Supervises the provision of Pharmacy services consistent with patient-focused pharmaceutical care. Supervises staff in the precise filing of medication and keeping of records in relation to medications for utilization by patients. Manages the duties and responsibilities of the pharmacy technicians, including their annual performance evaluations following approval by the Pharmacy Manager. Participates in the instruction and supervision of technicians and when needed, pharmacists. Ensures appropriate training checklists and ongoing competency of staff including development of new materials when necessary. Chairs staff meetings in Director’s and/or Pharmacy Manager’s absence as assigned. Promote teamwork between and among all Pharmacy areas. Commitment to the concept of delegation and team leadership of staff.
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Engages in decision-making, impacting people, costs, and quality of services. Assists with policy interpretation, resolution of conflicts with MDs and makes emergency decisions. Resolves Quality Assurance issues within area of supervision. Evaluates the efficiency of operational systems, makes and implements improvements.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Participates in the development and execution of drug utilization reviews in cooperation with the Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor. Ensures collection and assembly of departmental quality assurance data, as well as instructions within the department to improve or ensure threshold compliance. Oversees and participates in drug distribution process in inpatient, outpatient, and IV additive areas of the pharmacy. Accountable for controlled substance inventory and record keeping in conjunction with Clinical System Technician. Maintains Quality Assurance and Medication Safety through responsive operations and problem solving on safety events. Assumes regulatory responsibilities including but not limited to California Board of Pharmacy
Program Development & Cost-Effectiveness
Participates in the development of programs to ensure cost-effective methods are utilized. Works with the Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor to enforce the closed drug formulary, evaluating use and need while suggesting alternatives and promoting cost-effective drug therapy. Participates in the identification and establishment of programs and procedures that ensure efficient drug delivery.
Communication & Collaboration
Utilizes polite and professional customer-focused methods (CARES and RBC) with clients, patients, and staff in all interactions. Promotes a positive, supportive environment within the department and Medical Center by demonstrating a pleasant and helpful attitude. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working group’s achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment. Identifies needs and provides education to Pharmacy staff and other departments via informal and formal methods, such as in-services and newsletters. Communicates written and oral skills effectively within and between departments. Regular attendance at interdisciplinary patient care meetings, and other applicable meetings, committees, etc., as assigned. Attends and participates in inter-departmental projects, interdisciplinary care meetings, committees, and other meetings of the Medical Center as assigned. Participates in department projects or committees. Participates in Medical Center committees as assigned.
Policy & Procedure Management
Drafts, communicates, initiates, and assesses changes in departmental policies and procedures. Executes responsibilities within the established guidelines of Medical Center and departmental policy & procedures.
Operational Transformation & Continuous Improvement
Commitment to participation in the transformation of operational work processes at MarinHealth Medical Center. Commitment to the concept of delegation and team leadership of staff
Miscellaneous Duties
Promotes a positive, supportive environment within the department and Medical Center by demonstrating a pleasant and helpful attitude. Chairs staff meetings in Director’s and/or Pharmacy Manager’s absence as assigned.
PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.
Keywords:
Pharmacy Operations Supervisor, Hospital Pharmacy Leadership, Acute Care Pharmacy, Sterile Compounding, USP 797, USP 800, Medication Safety, Pharmacy Automation, Epic, Diversion Prevention, 340B, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Operations, Clinical Pharmacy, Trauma Center, Quality Improvement, Workflow Optimization, Pharmacy Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacy Leadership, Inpatient Pharmacy.
Accommodation:
Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [email protected].
C.A.R.E.S. Standards:
MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.
Health & Immunizations:
To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.
Compensation:
The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.
Equal Employment:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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MarinHealth Medical Center is a community-based healthcare system providing a wide range of medical services.