Director of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Administration-Irvine Campus - FT Day Shift

Req ID: 96295
Location: Irvine, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Pharmacy Administration
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $184,800.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $379,400.00/Yr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the overall management of pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, and medication safety for all assigned area(s). This includes, supervision of daily activities of the staff assigned to these work areas, and for all operational activities and processes designed to provide evidence-based and cost effective medication dispensing, monitoring, distribution, customer service, and appropriate patient care. Responsible for the tactical and strategic planning for his/her area(s) of responsibility in coordination with the Executive Director of Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Officer. Provides leadership and oversight for training, education, and competency of pharmacy staff. Recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates pharmacy staff. Ensures compliance with all Federal and State regulations, and departmental policies. Develops and implements sustainable policies and procedures, provides oversight of payroll and scheduling, and provides staffing support as necessary. Provides leadership and oversight for medication safety and security, performance improvement, and quality metrics.. The incumbent will identify opportunities to improve services through the use of technology and equipment and is actively involved in departmental strategic planning, implementing cost savings strategies, and enhancing revenue opportunities. Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team and serves as the pharmacy representative and liaison on organizational committees. Actively participates in employee mentorship and participates in the on-going education of pharmacy residents and interns. Acts as the designated Pharmacist in Charge for the area(s) of oversight. Reports to the Executive Director of Pharmacy.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years managerial experience
• Financial management and analysis skills consistent with budgetary responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination and implementation of programs
• Ability to use computerized systems, applications, such as Microsoft Office, medication and safety technologies, and automated dispensing equipment
• Ability to read and correctly interpret complex regulations, contracts, and policies
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations and effectively manage change
• Registered Pharmacist in CA in good standing (If not licensed in CA, must attain CA Registered Pharmacist licensure within 12 months of hire.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior successful management experience, preferably at a large, multi-hospital organization or academic medical center
• Post-graduate residency training
• Knowledge and use of EPIC electronic health record
• Experience in a union environment
• An advanced administrative degree (M.S., M.H.A., M.P.H., M.B.A.)

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/96295







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