Job Summary: Under the lead work direction of the Pharmacist II and direction of the Executive Director, the Pharmacist I performs the full range of general licensed pharmacist duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform full range of professional pharmacist duties
- Consult with the prescribers, nursing staff, and patients
- Identifies, evaluates, and interprets prescriptions
- Dispenses medications, vaccines, and other therapeutic agents
- Ensures pharmacy programs, operations, and inventories are in compliance with established professional standards and applicable federal and state regulations
- Administers vaccines and related anaphylaxis medications as needed
- Furnishes self-administered hormonal contraception per California state protocol
- Dispenses emergency contraction per California state protocol
- Dispenses medical abortion medications per California state protocol
- Dispenses HIV PrEP/PEP medications per California state protocol
- Maintains pharmacy security and patient confidentiality
- Participates in planned and unplanned state and/or federal inspections
- Responsible for maintaining controlled and non-controlled drug inventory
- Under general supervision and as part of ensuring compliance with established professional standards and applicable federal and state regulations, check for and ensure the proper handling of expired, damaged, recalled, hazardous, and non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste
- Acquire, receive, and maintain pharmaceuticals and supplies, including but not limited to placing orders for medications, vaccines, and other pharmacy or clinic items from designated wholesalers or vendors
- Under the general supervision of the Pharmacist II, may assist with various aspects of pharmacy administration, including responsibility for accounting and fiscal procedures and maintaining accurate and readily-retrievable accounting records
- Handles cash and debit card transactions
- Maintains adequate change in the cash drawer
- Handles refund request
- May participate in quarterly audits
- Processes daily transaction reports
- Interprets providers’ order
- Acquire, receive, and maintain pharmaceuticals and supplies
- Ensures that the records of those items received, on hand or dispensed are accurate and retrievable
- Assists with pharmacy quality assurance and quality improvement studies
- Assists with pharmacy self-assessments, annual drug inventory, annual narcotic inventory, patient satisfaction surveys
- May process and fill prescriptions covered by insurance via online billing and reconciling billing in pharmacy computer systems
- Participates in the development and implementation of pharmacy policies.
- Assigned administrative responsibilities as needed including serving as Interim Pharmacist-In-Charge
- Keep current with developments in the pharmaceutical field and in areas affecting pharmacy operations; ensures compliance with all state and federal laws pertaining to pharmacy practice
- Updates the providers on new regulations and statutes
- Ensures all pharmacists and pharmacy staff members comply with California Business and Professional codes
- Engages in professional development activities; completes all department and university required trainings as assigned; performs other related duties supporting the Student Health Center (SHC) operations
- May occasionally work on the Palm Desert Campus
Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) college of pharmacy program or other program recognized by the board as defined by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Equivalent to one year of experience as a licensed pharmacist working independently.
Required Qualifications - Comprehensive knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing, storage, and recordkeeping of drugs, narcotics and poisons.
- Thorough knowledge of all drugs, chemicals and supplies required in the operation of the Student Health Center pharmacy.
- Working knowledge of automated pharmacy systems; and campus procurement and budgetary processes.
- General knowledge of pharmacy administration and the requirements of serving as a Pharmacist-in-Charge.
- Ability to compound and fill prescriptions; evaluate written prescription orders to determine ingredients needed and ensure proper dosages; review patient profiles against prescriptions for potential drug interactions and allergies; serve as a resource to practitioners and other medical support staff in the areas of pharmacology, drug combination, drug interaction, and alternative drug therapies; participate in the development and implementation of pharmacy policies, procedures and protocols; prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health center staff and management; be sensitive to, communicate effectively with, and provide support to diverse patients; and provide lead work direction to pharmacy support staff.
Preferred Qualifications - Can administer vaccines related anaphylaxis medications
- American Pharmacy Association’s Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
- California Pharmacist Contraception Services Training Program Certificate
- Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate
- HIV PrEP/PEP Certificate
- Current BLS CPR Certification
- Experience in a college health service or with adolescent or young adult age groups
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
- Effective oral, written and nonverbal communication skills
- Customer/Client Focus with an emphasis on problem solving and resolution
- Personal effectiveness and credibility as demonstrated by interpersonal and professional confidence
- Ability to serve a diverse student population and campus community
Compensation and Benefits: Anticipated Hiring Range: $65.96 - $67.94 per hour
Classification Salary Range: $27.39 - $100.10 per hour
The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .
Position Information: Work status: Part-time/Non-exempt/Temporary (up to one year with the possibility of further renewal)
Working Hours: As Needed/Per Diem The application deadline is: September 9, 2024 at 11:55 pm (PST)
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
Conditions of Employment Background Check Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Drivers License Check Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
Mandated Reporter The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Campus Security Authority This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.
I-9 CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .
Statement of Commitment to Diversity In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion
Closing Statement: Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.
Smoking CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ .
Clery Act In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act
Advertised: Aug 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 09 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually. CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire, and it has the second highest African American and Hispanic enrollments of all public universities in California. Seventy percent of those who graduate are the first in their families to do so.
