Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates daily operations, pharmacy programs and activities to include recruiting, hiring and scheduling staff, conducting performance evaluations, conflict resolution and program development. This position provides pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications

A practice degree in Pharmacy and Utah State licensure to practice pharmacy; controlled substances license; and two years experience as a Pharmacist required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

An advanced degree (Pharm.D., M.S., or MBA) and previous supervisor experience are preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates and supervises pharmacy programs to include recruiting, hiring, scheduling staff, performance evaluations, conflict resolution and program development.
2. Collaborates with staff and groups to effectively implement and maintain pharmacy programs.
3. Directs pharmacy practice residency, chairs advisory committee and recruits residents as assigned.
4. Evaluates all operations to include workload measures, utilization of resources and productivity.
5. Develops policies and procedures to ensure department operations meet divisional, departmental and hospital goals and mission.
6. Participates in departmental budget development.
7. Identifies and coordinates staff development programs.
8. Coordinates educational opportunities for college of pharmacy students.
9. Performs all duties of the department as required.
10. Participates in hospital committees and meetings.

Problem Solving

This position has the authority to make personnel decisions including hiring, staffing, adapting schedules to departmental needs, and taking disciplinary actions where warranted.

Challenges encountered by the incumbent include staffing, disciplinary actions, program development, daily operations, and balancing hospital and departmental goals with staff interest.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.