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Maserati of San Diego

Health System Director of Pharmacy

Maserati of San Diego, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


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MSOPS - Pharmacy Distribution Center (PDC)JOB TITLE:

Health System Director of PharmacyABOUT THE MA STATE OFFICE OF PHARMACY (MSOPS)

:The MA State Office of Pharmacy (MSOPS) provides clinical and distributive pharmacy services to several separate and distinct agencies within the MA Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) and Executive Office of Public Safety & Security (EOPSS). The Pharmacy Distribution Center (PDC) located in Tewksbury, MA serves as the primary central fill location, providing medications in unit dose or blister card form for DDS, DPH, DMH, DOC, and HOC facilities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Lemuel Shattuck Hospital and the Veterans Homes at Chelsea and Holyoke have on-site pharmacies. Other locations are supported by a network of site-based Clinical Operations Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technician staff.JOB OBJECTIVE

:Reporting to the Cardinal Health Director of Pharmacy Operations and Account Management and MSOPS Chief Pharmacy Officer, the Health System Pharmacy Director (HSD) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all functions of the MSOPS pharmacy Services. The HSD assures all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. The HSD assures pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and MSOPS and maintains a professional presence throughout the health system including communications with pharmacy staff and MSOPS leadership.ResponsibilitiesMaintains thorough understanding and accountability of/for the requirements and all deliverables of the MSOPS RFR/Contract and all attachments including, but not limited to:Required reports and timing of delivery

Hours of operation and coverage by management team to include weekends

Manages the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program.Reconciles account?s financial information and communicates on a timely basis

Prepares monthly staffing file and assures timely submission to Cardinal Health AP/AR

Purchases drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices

Is responsible and accountable for monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) as defined in the Contractor Performance Evaluation (CPE)Evaluates KPIs monthly to assess current performance and communicates results to Cardinal Health leadership as well as on-site leadership and staff

Identifies areas of risk and guides improvement efforts to maximize annual CPE outcome

Oversees development, maintaining, and updating of the pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the system within PolicyTech

Actively participates in the State Advisory Committee P&T and other facility P&T committees as defined by MSOPS. Collaborates with the System Clinical Director to assure the following items are part of the committee meetings as applicable: current drug trends, formulary additions, formulary deletions, annual formulary approval, non-formulary drug use, drug shortages, cost control initiatives, updates to the Policy and Procedure manual, annual review of order sets and protocols, black box warning, ADR reporting, pharmacy intervention reporting, controlled substance audit reporting, and automation reporting.

Participates in develop and maintenance an Antimicrobial Stewardship program, in conjunction with multidisciplinary team members

Participates in MSOPS committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care

In collaboration with the System Quality & Med Safety Manager, leads the meeting, or exceeding, of all Accreditation Bodies and regulatory agencies standards related to pharmacy

Assures there is a process for medication charges, and that they are accurately and timely posted to accounts

Provides leadership and oversight for development and maintenance of information systems and other technology applications within the Pharmacy

Uses Econotherapeutic best practices in formulary and cost controlUse Cardinal Health applications and DCOA, to analyze data and manage clinical initiatives where applicable

Responsible for all drug storage areas (all locations) in accordance with legal and best demonstrated practice

Leads and oversees preparation and delivery of medication throughout the MSOPS system

Ensures standards and training for sterile product preparation are established in compliance with USP 795/797/800 non-sterile and sterile preparation standards, including annual review of master formulation records

Provides leadership and oversight of the design, implementation, maintenance of all pharmacy quality activities including, but not limited to, a clearly outlined medication safety program

Collaborates with site Directors of Pharmacy and System Clinical Director to achieve acceptable scores as defined by Cardinal Health on operations assessments/audits (PPA, Regulatory, Accreditation, BOP, etc)

Defines and manages the activities and performance of pharmacy leadership team and pharmacy staff

Recruits, hires, retains, and separates employees using Cardinal Health policies and procedures

Arranges/conducts hospital and pharmacy orientation and onboarding for new hires within 60 days

Assures the development and implementation of a training and competency program for all staff and maintains records of those completed competencies

Assures approval of MUE criteria, perform MUE, and report results in committee meetings

Precepts Health System Administration rotation for PGY1 Residency Program

Assures control and documentation of controlled substances as defined within Cardinal Health Regulatory requirements and best practicesHas Power of Attorney to order Schedule II drugs, as applicable

Assures development and implementation of a process for all drug recalls

Leads departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programsMaintains all required training and education per department requirements prior to due date (e.g., myLearning Reimagined, myLearning, Continuing Education)

Use of Cardinal Health Training Matrix which is updated and published annually

Adheres to facility and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations

Maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy at all times including communication with coworkers

Provide in-services to pharmacy staff and hospital professional staff

Assures acquisition and renewal of all pharmacy licenses and permits and staff licenses

Oversees monthly medication area inspections and have supporting documentation

Conducts periodic staff meetings

Performs special projects as requested

Performs as Staff Pharmacist as needed

Other duties and work scheduled as assigned to assure continuity of service to MSOPS

QualificationsRequired:Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy

Active Registered Pharmacist license in good standing in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsSystem Director may also be eligible for licensing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with license secured within a timeframe agreed upon prior to hire by Cardinal Health.

Preferred:Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Manager or Director of Pharmacy in an acute care and/or long-term care setting

Ability to work and make sound decisions independently

Ability to integrate clinical services, training and education, and research activities

Strong leadership ability with excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills

Possesses a data driven mindset and must understand and use basic statistical methods and formal analytic methods

Must have a positive work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills to motivate other team members and promote a professional work environment

Completion of an American Association of Hospital Pharmacist (ASHP) accredited PGY1 residency

Substantial knowledge in project management, performance improvement, risk management principles, patient safety, and planning

Experience with information systems applicable to the medication use process including but not limited to electronic medical records, smart pump technologies and databases, automated dispensing cabinets, and medication carousels

Training and proficiency in age specific therapies for all patients servicedBehavioral, Corrections, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric

Anticipated salary range: $130,100 - $210,315Bonus eligible: YesBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/16/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at CardinalHealth is determined by multiple factors including, but notlimited to, a candidate?s geographical location, relevanteducation, experience and skills and an evaluation ofinternal pay equity.Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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