Pharmacy Director Details

Pharmacy Director

Sutter Health - Crescent City, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Overview:
Resting on the scenic Northern California Coast, Sutter Coast Hospital first opened its doors in 1931 and has continued to evolve to meet the changing needs of the residents of Crescent City, California and Brookings-Harbor, Oregon and the surrounding areas. As a part of Sutter Health - one of the nation’s leading community-based, health care networks - we are a 59-bed, not-for-profit hospital, serving a population of approximately 43,000. Our services include a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care/critical care units, surgery, obstetrics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, psychiatric care, senior care, and home health services.

Moderate in climate and nestled along a gorgeous ocean coastline with a surrounding mountain landscape, Crescent City is beautiful, peaceful, affordable, and perfect for those with a propensity for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, surfing, and camping. With lush groves of redwood trees and wildlife in abundance, it’s a hidden gem and the ideal place to write the next chapter of your life, both professional and personal.

Through innovative care, collaborative partnerships, and a powerful people-first philosophy, come experience what we have to offer and discover your potential at Sutter Coast Hospital.

Responsible for the day to day operations and management of the Pharmacy Department.

The patient population at Sutter Coast Hospital includes (but is not limited to) general medical/surgical, ICU, CCU, oncology, cardiology, pediatric, OB/GYN, geriatrics, and outpatient infusion.

The scope of the position includes assuring the delivery of quality patient care through implementation and maintenance of distributive and clinical programs; assuring effective supervision, staff development, appropriate staffing and promoting positive employee and guest relations; establishing and maintaining effective communication lines with Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Staff, Clinical Departments, Materials Management, Information Systems, Finance and other outside entities within Sutter Health; assuring effective integration of Pharmacy activities and objectives within the Pharmacy Department through implementation of effective and efficient policies & procedures and cost-effective issues; and assuring well organized work flow, maintaining labor productivity and financial data within the Pharmacy Department. The incumbent may be required to function in the role of staff pharmacist (with the same expectations as a staff pharmacist). This is especially true in the smaller facilities such as Sutter Coast Hospital. In the larger facilities, this function would be on a limited, emergency basis only. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to have an active, productive role in the Regional Pharmacy Managers group. The Pharmacy Director will be the "Pharmacist in Charge" for their campus. The incumbent will coordinate and provide afterhours Pharmacy support as required by the position.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the State of California.
• PharmD or Master's Degree and/or residency are preferred.

Experience required for this position:

• Licensed Pharmacist (PHARMD)
• 2-3 years of acute hospital experience
• Experience demonstrating leadership and managerial capabilities
• Special education attainment in management and supervision, as would be acquired through seminar attendance.
• Attendance at hospital sponsored Supervisory/Management development programs or college course work is desired.
• Possesses knowledge and has expertise in all aspects of hospital pharmacy operations including budgeting, current laws and regulation, basic clinical skills, and being abreast of new developments in drug therapy, technology and current healthcare issues.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principals, computer technology and spreadsheets is required

Experience that would be preferred for this position includes:

• Master's Degree and/or residency.
• Effectiveness in communicating and dealing with personnel

Organization:Sutter Coast Hospital, Crescent City, CA
Employee Status: Regular
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Exempt
Union: No
Job Shift: Day
Shift Hours:8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled:Monday-Friday
Weekend Requirements: Other
Schedule: Full Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period:80
Applications Accepted:All Applications Accepted

Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans