Kaiser Permanente hiring Director Inpatient Pharmacy in Los Angeles, CA | LinkedIn (2024)

DescriptionJob Summary:Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Leader, is responsible for the management of all aspects of Inpatient Pharmacy Services at one or multiple locations. Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services, Divisional Pharmacy objectives, policies, and procedures. Assists the Pharmacy Leader with the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. Performs other duties as required.

Essential ResponsibilitiesAssists the Pharmacy Leader with the development and implementation of CA Division pharmacy strategic initiatives which are designed to enhance quality, improve member service and enhance cost effectiveness. Provides leadership and direction to pharmacy department supervision, lead personnel and staff including hiring, evaluating and coaching. Develops a team of professionals who plan and implement departmental goals and objectives. Administers all departmental policies and procedures. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets. Ensures that the department(s) business plan integrates with the Service Area and CA Division Pharmacy Services Business Plan. Accountable for department(s) fiscal outcomes. Works in collaboration with providers, department heads, Pharmacy Service Manager, and Pharmacy Leader to implement quality management programs. Accountable for location(s) pharmacys quality, service and fiscal outcomes. Responsible for Inpatient Pharmacy activities, performance measurements, and regulatory compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations, standards, TJC, OSHA, Divisional & Departmental policies and procedures. Prepares and/or approves the bi-weekly payroll, and monitors personnel utilization in accordance with the operating budget or workload requirements. Responsible for personnel management activities (e.g. recruits, hires, trains and evaluates, and/or terminates subordinate exempt and hourly personnel.) May coordinate Inpatient Pharmacy Services and/or Home Infusion Pharmacy Services within a Service Area. Patient Safety: Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety and ensure appropriate patient safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care to our patients, including but not limited to: TJC, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog. See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities.

ExperienceBasic Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory/management experience (in a comparable pharmaceutical setting)

Education

• Degree in Pharmacy.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacist License (California)

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated self-initiative and innovation , and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage professionals and others through influence and collaboration in single and/or multiple pharmacies.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge Inpatient pharmacy operations, including professional, legal, business and public relations aspects.
• Ability to lead and work as a member of a professional team.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharm.D (preferred) degree in Pharmacy.

Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,Los Angeles Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Director/Senior Director Department: Sunset Medical Center - Inpatient Pharmacy-1 - 0801 Pay Range: $195200 - $252560 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest