Position Description

Application materials will be reviewed every two (2) weeks until position is filled. Please allow two (2) weeks for processing of all application materials after the priority screening date. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted). Exam#23/50A25/07SS.

Position Description

Natividad is seeking to fill one (1) full time Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator position in the Pharmacy Department. This incumbent will also act in the absence of the Pharmacy Director and assist the Director in planning, coordinating and implementing pharmacy programs, projects and services. This class can be distinguished from subordinate pharmacist classes by its supervisory duties and the responsibility for performing the more complex, consultative pharmacy work while serving as a training resource for other pharmacy staff.

Examples of Duties

The Significant Duties Of The Position Are As Follows

Supervises the work of subordinate professional and technical pharmacy staff; schedules, assigns, directs, and monitors the quality and quantity of work performed; evaluates staff performance and initiates/implements disciplinary action if needed; performs quality control checks to ensure that the work of subordinates is both accurate and appropriate and that staff are fully competent to perform their duties; participates in staff selection processes; ensures that staff receive appropriate training and develops training materials/programs as needed.
Performs the more complex, clinical pharmacist duties; monitors the use and administration of patients' drug regimens and the appropriateness of serum drug levels; verifies dose appropriateness based on clinical goals and expectations; provides a baseline for adjustments; consults with physicians and nurses regarding the appropriateness of proposed drug use.
Monitors and evaluates adverse drug reactions and pharmacist interventions; compiles and reports statistical information; develops quality assurance plans to assess the appropriate use of drugs.
Coordinates clinical pharmacy activities with physician, nursing, laboratory, and other personnel; develops and assists in the implementation of clinical pathways and therapeutic guidelines.
Teaches and instructs pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and others regarding the technical skills used in monitoring drug therapy; provides advice regarding the actions to undertake in solving drug therapy problems; teaches interpersonal communication and patient counseling techniques; develops practice activities and assigns special projects.
Monitors prescribing habits for long-range planning and cost analysis; coordinates the use and monitoring of expensive medications; recommends adjustments to Natividad's formularies as appropriate.
Coordinates pharmacy record keeping, auditing, and other drug control policies, procedures and activities as required by County, State, and Federal law; communicates with insurance companies and health benefit representatives regarding reimbursement and formulary matters.
Serves as the coordinator for investigational drug studies and special projects; keeps informed of new drugs and innovations in the pharmaceutical field; maintains an up-to-date drug information service; stays abreast of current literature and provides information to medical staff; serves as a resource for the professional staff and answers technical pharmaceutical questions; develops protocols to monitor drug therapy.
Represents Natividad's pharmacy services on various committees, task forces, and staff meetings; attends professional conferences and seminars as assigned.
Serves in the absence of the Pharmacy Director; assists the Director in planning, coordinating, and implementing various pharmacy programs, projects, and services.
May interpret, fill, and dispense prescriptions and perform other professional pharmacist duties as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Minimum Qualifications

Required Licensure: Possession of a current and valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the State of California Board of Pharmacy.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge

Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, motivation, evaluation, and discipline.
Current principles, methods, and practices related to clinical pharmacy, modern pharmacology and toxicology.
Methods and techniques used in pharmacokinetic monitoring of drug therapy.
Current and new principles and practices of pharmacy administration including procurement, quality control, quality improvement, formulary development/maintenance, benefits management, and budgeting.
Current laws and standards regarding the use of narcotics, poisons, and drugs, including those relevant to the operation of both an acute-care hospital pharmacy and an ambulatory care pharmacy.
Standards and methods for compounding/dispensing a wide range of pharmaceutical prescriptions/preparations, I.V. additive mixtures, and unit/dose medication distribution systems.
The drugs, chemicals, and pharmaceutical supplies typically required for an acute-care hospital pharmacy as well as an ambulatory care pharmacy.
Pharmacy technology and components.
The pharmaceutical services standards of The Joint Commission (TJC) and CA Department of Health.

Working Knowledge:

Principles and practices of public administration, including the organization, powers and limitations of county government.
Common illnesses, diseases, and conditions and standard methods of treatment.
Third-party billing practices common to an acute care hospital environment.
Theories and methods of research, cost benefit analysis, and report writing.
Computer hardware and software typically used to support pharmacy-related operations.
Effective methods of communicating information to others.

Some Knowledge of:

Goals of clinical pharmacy training programs.
Techniques used in teaching.

Skill and Ability to:

Supervise the work of subordinate staff engaged in professional, technical, and other pharmacy support activities; monitor work performance; delegate work effectively.
Analyze a variety of complex pharmaceutical issues and make sound clinical recommendations.
Plan, develop, and coordinate pharmacy quality control and quality improvement programs.
Plan, develop, and coordinate drug information services including drug therapy consultations, drug use evaluations, and other quality assurance activities.
Analyze and recommend changes to inpatient and outpatient pharmaceutical formularies.
Provide training to others in a patient care setting, using a problem/resolution oriented approach.
Stay abreast of current drugs, pharmaceutical preparations, and trends in pharmacy equipment and methods.
Utilize technology tools, including computer hardware and software, to efficiently perform duties; assist with and coordinate the improvement of such tools.
Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
Provide excellent public relations and courteous customer service.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others including physicians, nurses, administrators, managers, vendors, and other health care industry personnel.

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically:

Experience: Three years as a licensed Pharmacist in an acute care hospital setting.

– OR –

Education: Graduation from an accredited residency or comparable program in hospital clinical or specialized pharmacy setting may substitute for one year of the above-required experience.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven and clean driving record.
Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS**

The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: SellanAM@Natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.

ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

SPECIAL NOTES

If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
If you are hired into this classification in a Temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for benefits.

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