• Job Description

  Req#: R-52434

  We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

  Organization:

  SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

  Position Overview:

  Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is the foundation of Sutter Health, Northern California's largest health network with 29 acute care hospitals, more than 5,000 primary care physicians and specialists, home health, occupational health, psychiatric care and more. The downtown Sacramento medical center is made up of several facilities that include Ose Adams Medical Pavilion, Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center, and Sutter Center for Psychiatry.
  
  Ose Adams Medical Pavilion
  The 281-bed specialty medical center focuses on general acute medical/surgical care as well as a medical base to advanced services for cancer, orthopedics, spine, and neurology, and neurosurgery.
  
  Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center
  The 242-bed specialty medical center focuses on women's and children's specialty services and includes medical intensive care units for cardiac and neurological patients.
  
  Responsible for the overall strategic focus and operational planning for the activities and resources of the Pharmacy Department. Provides leadership and administrative support in operations, budget planning, and high-cost pharmacy product purchases. Ensures optimal provision and coordination of services and resources and oversees implementation of patient medication safety strategies. Ensures utilization of best practice clinical programs and cost savings initiatives to operations and standardizes processes where appropriate.

  Job Description:

  EDUCATION:

  • Doctorate: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.

  
  CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • PHARMD-Licensed Pharmacist

  
  TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 12 years recent relevant experience.

  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability in healthcare management with experience in management and integration of multiple entities; budget preparation and planning for multiple facilities; development and monitoring of staff productivity systems and quality improvement and establishment of quality standards.
  • Demonstrated success in major project coordination and implementation of successful best practice clinical programs and cost containment initiatives.
  • Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
  • Leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
  • Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.

  Job Shift:

  Days

  Schedule:

  Full Time

  Shift Hours:

  8

  Days of the Week:

  Monday - Friday

  Weekend Requirements:

  As Needed

  Benefits:

  Yes

  Unions:

  No

  Position Status:

  Exempt

  Weekly Hours:

  40

  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Number of Openings:

  1

  This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

  Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

  Pay Range is $97.51 to $156.02 / hour

  The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

• About the company

  Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated health delivery system headquartered in Sacramento, California.

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