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Director of ICU/CA job code: jcba1110
Responsible for the clinical practice and the overall operational management of Critical Care Services including planning, organizing and directing
- Responsible for setting standards based on National recommendations, enhance surgical service lines, supervise personnel, integrate services, in an effort to achieve the mission and goals of the hospital
- Establishes priorities and secures resources to achieve the goals and objectives of the department
- Collaborates with physicians to achieve National quality measures
- Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of processes to assure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
- Consults with internal and external legal counsel to ensure compliance with procedural due process requirements applicable to Federal/State laws, Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and other applicable policies and procedures
Requirements
Experience Required:
- Minimum of five years of progressive nursing experience, to include Critical Care nursing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of hospital personnel
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to coordinate and implement multiple tasks simultaneously
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Master’s degree in Nursing, or applicable field
Licensure/Certifications Required:
- Current California RN License. Current BLS. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Cardiac Cath Lab Manager/Eastern Seaboard jvba1110
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for managing all day to day activities of the service and supporting the Associates who are providing care. In collaboration with the Director, the Nurse Manager is responsible for leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and departmental philosophy and goals. This position will assist the Director and Education Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Specialist (where applicable) in maintaining the highest degree of clinical and operational performance of the service. This position is accountable for daily operational activities on a 24-hour basis. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality, cost effective, customer focused service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.
Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing. BSN preferred.
Must possess current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Virginia.
Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience.
Minimum 3 years specialty nursing experience.
Minimum 2 years management experience.
Cath Lab experience required.
Electrophysiology experience preferred.
Director of Perioperative Services job code: jbv1110
Our Hospital Center is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the management of their 10 suite OR and perioperative services. The ideal candidate will have progressive leadership experience in an OR setting. Previous experience overseeing an OR expansion project is a plus. Responsibilities include oversight of departmental operations, including planning, budgeting, staffing and managing daily activities. The ability to develop and maintain effective physician and staff relations is required.
Qualifications:
Experience: Graduate of NLN Accredited Nursing Program; BSN required, Master’s degree in nursing or related field strongly preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required..
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work autonomously. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and to take appropriate action.
Assistant Director of HIM job code: jnbc1110
Bachelor of Science with current RHIA credentials and 7 years of management experience in healthcare related field such as acute care hospital, QIO, Fiscal Intermediary, CMS. Consulting or proven work experience in areas of process transformation, process re-engineering, shared services, change management and project management a plus. Minimum 5 years health care management/leadership experience required. Minimum 7 years recent inpatient/outpatient hospital coding experience required. Experience managing a large coding pool or coding review pool strongly preferred. RHIA and CCS required.
The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting in the development and evolution of the overall strategy for the Company s coding operations in Health Information Management Service (HIM). The Assistant Director manages, directs and coordinates the coding activities within our organization, Acute Care Services. Responsibilities include management of process and personnel. The Assistant Director plans, assigns and directs the HIM coding workflow; actively monitors employee performance and rewards or disciplines accordingly; addresses complaints and resolves problems; and actively oversees and manages production, audit and business services. The Assistant Director manages, directs and coordinates the activities of Records Management (Release of Information (ROI) and Deficiency Management); within our organziation, Winston Salem market. Responsibilities include overall management of process and personnel. The Assistant Director plans, assigns and directs the HIM release of information and deficiency management workflow; actively monitors employee performance and rewards or disciplines accordingly; addresses complaints and resolves problems; and actively oversees and manages production and quality control efforts. Coding Technical Skills extensive regulatory coding (ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, MS-DRGs) and associated reimbursement knowledge: Case Mix Index Analytical Skills: Leadership: Critical thinking: Building and Maintaining Strategic Working Relationships: Effective Operational Decision Making: Adaptability: Managing Conflict: Energy: Planning and Organization: Communication: Facilitation: PC Skills: demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and others as required. Policies and Procedures: articulate Knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems. Project Management: assesses work activities and allocates resources appropriately. Coach, Mentor and Educate: provides timely guidance and feedback to help strengthen the knowledge/skill set of others to accomplish a task or solve problem.
Clinical Development and Trainging Specialist jb1110
Responsibilities
The major functions of the Clinical Training and Development Specialist include education, consultation, clinical practice and research, and leadership. The primary job responsibility is the direct application of clinical expertise to patients/families and patient care staff. The Clinical Training and Development Specialist is responsible for the application of nursing principles at an advanced level of clinical nursing specialization to include assessing patients’ health status by synthesizing and analyzing multiple sources of data, diagnosing and managing clients’ acute and chronic health problems within a nursing framework, applying strategies to promote wellness and prevent illness, implementing therapeutic and corrective nursing measures which improve clinical outcomes, reduce cost, enhance efficiency and reduce length of stay. Practices in collegial and collaborative relationships with clients, families, other health care professionals and individual. Applies measures to evaluate health care outcomes and modify nursing practice decisions. Applies research findings for the improvement of health care outcomes. Integrates education, consultation, management, leadership and research into clinical practice.
Additional Duties:
Clinical Practice and Consultation:
Coordinates with the nursing staff to identify patient care problems, to implement approaches to these problems and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care provided. Collaborates with the nursing and ancillary staff in assessing patient and family population-specific nursing needs to develop a plan of care for patients. Performs clinical evaluations and make clinical judgments based on a synthesis of concepts, principles, models and theories to solve complex problems. Establishes and monitors care standards and making recommendations for changes as needed. Serves as a nursing consultant for patients, nurses and other health team members.
Leadership:
Participates in departmental and hospital committees and meetings to facilitate improvement of patient care and development of goals, philosophies and objectives for a specialized patient population. Maintains liaison with faculty members of schools of nursing to arrange and facilitate clinical experience for nursing students; communicate with faculty members concerning students’ needs and progress. Leads the introduction of new techniques, products and best practices which are evidence-based. Makes recommendations to change standards of care or standards of practice
Education:
Coordinates the development and implementation of an educational program designed to convey specialized knowledge and skills to clinical personnel. Coordinates plans for the professional development of clinical staff. Designs and implements teaching programs for patients/families based on identified population groups and assessment of community health care needs. Assesses staff knowledge to identify competency-based education needs of staff.
Education Requirements
Completion of a Master’s Degree program in Nursing. Has an unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or a party state.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements
Five (5) years of Nursing experience that includes experience working with adult learning principles. Strong team leader and masterful presenter. Excellent knowledge of adult learning theory, training, employee involvement theories, productivity techniques, quality enhancement, and organization and personal assessment instruments. Demonstrated ability in research, facilitation, diagnostic techniques, individual and team coaching, presentation, media design, data collection, instructional design, and administration of a variety of assessment tools. Highly developed intrapersonal skills. Excellent organizational, time management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to travel occasionally.
An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered.
Manager of Pharmacy
Under the direction of the Director and/or Assistant Director manages the pharmacy distribution system, pharmacy information systems and automation or procurement and inventory control of pharmaceuticals and supplies. Ensures that personnel are accountable and in compliance with all applicable regulations and constraints.
Job Relationships
A. Responsible to: Director
B. Assignments received from: Director and Assistant Director.
C. Positions supervised: Direct and workflow supervision to lead pharmacists, staff pharmacists, technicians, technician assistants, purchasing techs, data management specialist, pyxis coordinator and inventory technicians.
Core Processes and Activities
Following is a summary of the major job processes of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time:
SUPERVISION
Monitors and maintains compliance with department policies and procedures. Reviews policies and procedures annually and revises as necessary. Maintains appropriate staffing levels and monitors overtime to support corporate and departmental budgets. Integrates a focus on ensuring patient safety when designing and implementing new processes.
Distribution: Supervises pharmacists and technicians in all activities of the pharmacy distribution system (PH/POH). Develops and implements quality assurance (QA) programs and process improvement (PI) plans for the distribution of pharmacy products and services.
Purchasing: Oversees the purchasing, receiving and distributing of all pharmaceuticals, IV Solutions and supplies. Responsible for proper storage of all pharmaceuticals and supplies. Supervises and trains purchasing and inventory technicians. Responsible for all aspects of inventory control.
Information Technology: Prioritizes and organizes workflow so that pharmacy automation and computer systems operate effectively and efficiently. Responsible for maintenance of billing files and audits of the billing process and information systems. Supervises the data management specialist and pyxis coordinator.
B. TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
Models and promotes teamwork within the department. Assists and supports team members to meet our customer’s needs by ensuring efficient, effective utilization of the medication distribution system. Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains the interpersonal skills required to lead others. Promotes open communications between pharmacy and ancillary departments.
C. CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains clinical and professional competency, according to department policies, procedures and protocols as appropriate for the age of patient(s) served.
D. BASIC POLICIES
Follows, monitors and ensures compliance with organization and department policies and procedures and all regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are the minimum necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.
A. Education and formal training: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy. NC pharmacist license.
B. Work experience: Two years as a hospital pharmacist. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
C. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required: Demonstrated skills in supervision, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal interactions, organization, time management, and human resources. Exhibits strong leadership skills such as independent judgment, ability to delegate and adaptability. Must effectively facilitate meetings, accomplish goals through teamwork, supervise department operations and provide support to internal and external customers. Demonstrated knowledge of the legal, regulatory and professional practice standards of Pharmacy. Demonstrated knowledge of Invision and the other pharmacy information systems. Ability to integrate knowledge into daily practice and to handle multiple functions simultaneously. Must be able to remain calm and give direction under stressful circumstances. Must be able to communicate via telephone. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and mouse. Must be able to produce written notes, logs, and sign personal initials or name. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age. Has ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
D. Physical Requirements: Majority of time spent standing or walking. Handling of bio-hazardous agents and other chemicals, rotating shifts, conflicting demands, high degree of accuracy, and constant demand to perform multiple functions simultaneously. Bending, stooping, reaching, medium lifting. Travel may be required.
Director of Care Management job code: jvba1110
The Director, Care Management Department is accountable to provide leadership, accountability and supervision for the management of the Department. The Director will work in collaboration with physicians, peers, Associates, departments and all external third party payers and other customers to manage the care and resources based on our patients’ needs. The Director will ensure on-going case management, resource management and placement of patients to the appropriate level of care. The Director will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of our Health System. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Nursing or health related field required.
Minimum of five (5) years Case Management and/or clinical experience required.
Two (2) + years of supervisory experience required.
Case Management Certification strongly desired.
Knowledge, understanding and ability to train others on Case Management processes. To include but not limited to utilization reviews, authorization reviews, discharge planning, etc.
Experience with creating, maintaining and monitoring departmental budget.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Manage overall Department operations to ensure timely, effective case management of all patients with placement of the patient to the appropriate level of care. Works collaboratively with physician leadership to develop and implement care management operations.
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure continuous, efficient operation and utilization of resources. Analyze financial and cost data.
Design and monitor continuing education plan and programs for the Department associates including participation in Hospital in-service education to facilitate Departmental development and operation.
Direct and monitor the performance improvement activities of the Department operations to ensure timely, effective utilization of resources, effective utilization management, discharge planning and follow up of patients.
Develop and manage Department budgetary process to ensure cost effective operation. Responsible for recruitment and retention of appropriate Associates.
Interface with Senior Management, Department Managers and Physicians to facilitate effective interdisciplinary planning, for effective utilization of resources.
Assist in facilitation of organizational change through effective collaboration and networking.
Demonstrate and foster open and effective communication with Associates on an ongoing basis in a confidential, nonjudgmental manner while providing an environment for open and willing listening to others ideas and opinions. Provide timely counseling and ongoing feedback to Associates.
Conduct staff and team meetings on a routine basis to enhance team development and information sharing.
Demonstrate effective leadership through anticipating issues and formulating plans to address situations.
Role model problem solving, decision making and collaboration. Model health system values.
Provide appropriate reports and documents to effectively communicate operations of department.
Work closely with physicians, finance and managed care to maintain acceptable denial rates.
Responsible for coaching and facilitation of associate development through performance evaluation/peer evaluation. Empower staff to make decisions that lead to customer satisfaction.
Responsible for working with physicians and other Associates to develop, monitor and improve case management through appropriate utilization of pathways, protocols and standing orders. Utilize benchmark data to improve indicators of cost, quality and service.
Demonstrate professionalism and positive attitude through positive verbal and nonverbal communication skills, consistent positive approach, on time and prepared for meetings, professional attire, smiling and an approach to problem solving that is in the order of interest for the System/Hospital/Department. Support the customer service initiative and maintain an effective customer service recovery plan.
Maintain professional competency and education growth.
Other duties as assigned.
Manager of Pharmacy JOB CODE: jnbc1110
Under the direction of the Director and/or Assistant Director manages the pharmacy distribution system, pharmacy information systems and automation or procurement and inventory control of pharmaceuticals and supplies. Ensures that personnel are accountable and in compliance with all applicable regulations and constraints.
Job Relationships
A. Responsible to: Director
B. Assignments received from: Director and Assistant Director.
C. Positions supervised: Direct and workflow supervision to lead pharmacists, staff pharmacists, technicians, technician assistants, purchasing techs, data management specialist, pyxis coordinator and inventory technicians.
Core Processes and Activities
Following is a summary of the major job processes of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time:
SUPERVISION
Monitors and maintains compliance with department policies and procedures. Reviews policies and procedures annually and revises as necessary. Maintains appropriate staffing levels and monitors overtime to support corporate and departmental budgets. Integrates a focus on ensuring patient safety when designing and implementing new processes.
Distribution: Supervises pharmacists and technicians in all activities of the pharmacy distribution system (PH/POH). Develops and implements quality assurance (QA) programs and process improvement (PI) plans for the distribution of pharmacy products and services.
Purchasing: Oversees the purchasing, receiving and distributing of all pharmaceuticals, IV Solutions and supplies. Responsible for proper storage of all pharmaceuticals and supplies. Supervises and trains purchasing and inventory technicians. Responsible for all aspects of inventory control.
Information Technology: Prioritizes and organizes workflow so that pharmacy automation and computer systems operate effectively and efficiently. Responsible for maintenance of billing files and audits of the billing process and information systems. Supervises the data management specialist and pyxis coordinator.
B. TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
Models and promotes teamwork within the department. Assists and supports team members to meet our customer’s needs by ensuring efficient, effective utilization of the medication distribution system. Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains the interpersonal skills required to lead others. Promotes open communications between pharmacy and ancillary departments.
C. CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains clinical and professional competency, according to department policies, procedures and protocols as appropriate for the age of patient(s) served.
D. BASIC POLICIES
Follows, monitors and ensures compliance with organization and department policies and procedures and all regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are the minimum necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.
A. Education and formal training: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy. NC pharmacist license.
B. Work experience: Two years as a hospital pharmacist. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
C. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required: Demonstrated skills in supervision, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal interactions, organization, time management, and human resources. Exhibits strong leadership skills such as independent judgment, ability to delegate and adaptability. Must effectively facilitate meetings, accomplish goals through teamwork, supervise department operations and provide support to internal and external customers. Demonstrated knowledge of the legal, regulatory and professional practice standards of Pharmacy. Demonstrated knowledge of Invision and the other pharmacy information systems. Ability to integrate knowledge into daily practice and to handle multiple functions simultaneously. Must be able to remain calm and give direction under stressful circumstances. Must be able to communicate via telephone. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and mouse. Must be able to produce written notes, logs, and sign personal initials or name. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age. Has ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
D. Physical Requirements: Majority of time spent standing or walking. Handling of bio-hazardous agents and other chemicals, rotating shifts, conflicting demands, high degree of accuracy, and constant demand to perform multiple functions simultaneously. Bending, stooping, reaching, medium lifting. Travel may be required.
Certified Tumor Registrar
Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and computing data on all reportable cancer diagnosis for the registry operations and data standards for the American College of Surgery (ACOS) regarding the nature of cancer patients’ illnesses and the diagnostic procedures and treatments used to deal with them. This Registrar maintains the data of patients who have been diagnosed with malignant tumors and submits data to the National Center Data Base and Texas State Registry. He/She must work in a professional manner with physicians, cancer center personnel and other hospital departments.
1. Assigns codes for diagnosing and treating various cancers
2. Maintain facility and regional database and report tumor registry data to the State and the Commission on Cancer in a complete, accurate, and timely manner
3. Produce reports and presentations including cancer-related statistics as well as explanatory narrations for medical staff and administration / Cancer Committee
4. Analyze cancer survivor rates and identify clinical drug trial candidates
5.Handle special outcome studies, quality measures, quality assurance studies, as well as other standards of the Commission on Cancer.
6. Assists with all aspects of the Cancer Program including Cancer Committee, Cancer Conference, Clinical Trials, and Outreach under the direction of the Cancer Center Director.
7. Assists other cancer center staff including chemotherapy and radiation oncology staff when time permits.
Certified Tumor Registrar with certification through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)
High school graduate or equivalent.
Fluent in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Strong computer, communication and writing skills.
Knowledgeable in coding, ICD-9, and healthworks.
Experience in a hospital/cancer registry or allied health care field
Detail oriented and organized; good decision maker; analytical thinker
Is familiar with computer programs in order to gather appropriate information pertinent to each individual patient case.
Must be able to work independently and with a team
Be able to keep patient information confidential
Administrator of Surgical Services
We are seeking an Administrator of Surgical Services.
was named as one of the nation’s top 10 health systems recognizing clinical quality and efficiency.
Our Hospital serves as Michigan’s Level One trauma center, and Hospitals have earned Magnet (r) Recognition status.
Our organization succeeds through strong and active partnerships with physicians and research in our patient-centric organization.
This individual will serve as the key leader of five surgical sites with nearly twenty managers, eight hundred fifty departmental staff and in partnership with approximately five hundred medical staff.
In addition to leading the Surgical Services it also supports the Surgical Services of the regional hospitals.
Become part of a strong, supportive leadership team that is committed to assuring excellent quality patient care in a rapidly growing organization.
We are dedicated to providing leadership management support, on-going education and tools and high level collaboration to facilitate your ongoing professional growth and success. Heart and Lung transplants, DiVinci technology, world renowned surgeons and a staff that takes great pride in teamwork and team success are only a small portion of our list of successes.
Grand Rapids is one of the fastest growing medical communities in the nation. The city takes pride in its small town values and large city attractions; ideal for raising a family.
Homecare Administrator
provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy. Ensures quality of staff and functions of the company through management of policies and procedures, budgeting, and referral follow up. Accomplishes these tasks through teamwork with most efforts spent on Human Resources, Quality of Care, and Customer Service In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 3-5 years in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a home health agency. Experience in business administration. Registered Nurse required.
Educational Requirements:
Degree in business, health care, and nursing or related field. Nursing diploma required.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Staff Development Coordinator
Assistant Director of Nursing/Staff Development Coordinator for Northern Montana Care Center.
Our ideal candidate will be a self-motivated Registered Nurse who will serve as a role-model within the Long Term Care (LTC) nursing unit. This person will accept 24-hour responsibility for the unit in collaboration with the Long Term Care Director of Nursing.
Minimum requirements include:
-Current Montana RN license or the ability to gain licensure.
-BSN preferred.
-Minimum of four years nursing experience with at least two years in long term care.
-Demonstrated leadership ability. Prefer previous supervisory track record.
-Experienced in staff education and program planning.
-Experienced in geriatic nursing.
-Knowledge of long-term care and employment regulations.
Psych RN opportunity
Provides for the health care of patients within existing standards of care. Primarily responsible for the admission data base, ongoing assessment, the nursing care plan, discharge planning, teaching, evaluation of the nursing care plan and/or meeting customer service needs. Provides direct supervision to other members of the nursing team, prescribes nursing care, delegates care to be provided, and coordinates the nursing plan of care. This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.
Current RN license.
Applicants to this position must have a minimum of one year recent experience in a med-surg or psych nursing.
This position will be 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM M-F and 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. They will work 7 Days on and then they will have 7 Days off.
Manager of Pharmacy
Job Title: Manager, Pharmacy
Department: Pharmacy Services
Classification: Exempt
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director and/or Assistant Director manages the pharmacy distribution system, pharmacy information systems and automation or procurement and inventory control of pharmaceuticals and supplies. Ensures that personnel are accountable and in compliance with all applicable regulations and constraints.
Job Relationships
A. Responsible to: Director
B. Assignments received from: Director and Assistant Director.
C. Positions supervised: Direct and workflow supervision to lead pharmacists, staff pharmacists, technicians, technician assistants, purchasing techs, data management specialist, pyxis coordinator and inventory technicians.
Core Processes and Activities
Following is a summary of the major job processes of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time:
SUPERVISION
Monitors and maintains compliance with department policies and procedures. Reviews
policies and procedures annually and revises as necessary. Maintains appropriate staffing
levels and monitors overtime to support corporate and departmental budgets. Integrates a
focus on ensuring patient safety when designing and implementing new processes.
Distribution: Supervises pharmacists and technicians in all activities of the pharmacy distribution system (PH/POH). Develops and implements quality assurance (QA) programs and process improvement (PI) plans for the distribution of pharmacy products and services.
Purchasing: Oversees the purchasing, receiving and distributing of all pharmaceuticals, IV Solutions and supplies. Responsible for proper storage of all pharmaceuticals and supplies. Supervises and trains purchasing and inventory technicians. Responsible for all aspects of inventory control.
Information Technology: Prioritizes and organizes workflow so that pharmacy automation and computer systems operate effectively and efficiently. Responsible for maintenance of billing files and audits of the billing process and information systems. Supervises the data management specialist and pyxis coordinator.
B. TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
Models and promotes teamwork within the department. Assists and supports team
members to meet our customer’s needs by ensuring efficient, effective utilization of the
medication distribution system. Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains
the interpersonal skills required to lead others. Promotes open communications between
pharmacy and ancillary departments.
C. CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains clinical and professional competency, according to department policies, procedures and protocols as appropriate for the age of patient(s) served.
D. BASIC POLICIES
Follows, monitors and ensures compliance with organization and department policies and procedures and all regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are the minimum necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.
A. Education and formal training: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy. NC pharmacist license.
B. Work experience: Two years as a hospital pharmacist. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
C. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required: Demonstrated skills in supervision, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal interactions, organization, time management, and human resources. Exhibits strong leadership skills such as independent judgment, ability to delegate and adaptability. Must effectively facilitate meetings, accomplish goals through teamwork, supervise department operations and provide support to internal and external customers. Demonstrated knowledge of the legal, regulatory and professional practice standards of Pharmacy. Demonstrated knowledge of Invision and the other pharmacy information systems. Ability to integrate knowledge into daily practice and to handle multiple functions simultaneously. Must be able to remain calm and give direction under stressful circumstances. Must be able to communicate via telephone. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and mouse. Must be able to produce written notes, logs, and sign personal initials or name. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)’ age. Has ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs.
D. Physical Requirements: Majority of time spent standing or walking. Handling of bio-hazardous agents and other chemicals, rotating shifts, conflicting demands, high degree of accuracy, and constant demand to perform multiple functions simultaneously. Bending, stooping, reaching, medium lifting. Travel may be required.