DSHS Rainier Pharmacy Director Job at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services Buckley, WA
Description
DSHS Rainier Pharmacy Director
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Director at Rainier School Habilitation Center (RHC) within the Department of Social and Health Services. Rainier School is a unique environment that offers a chance to work closely with other disciplines to provide a team approach to patient care.
In this integral leadership role, you'll oversee a team of three clinical pharmacists and four pharmacy technicians, all of whom are committed to providing quality medical care to the clients of Rainier School. You'll be accountable for completing annual employee evaluations, performance and development plans, daily work performance feedback, and corrective action if needed. In addition, you'll collaboratively work with the facility executive team and consult with other DDA teams.
This job is a great opportunity to support our mission to Transform Lives. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Some of what you'll do:
- Plan for long-range improvement in pharmacy services and in medication use, delivery, and documentation.
- Accountable for facility-wide pharmacy decisions
- Review medical literature and develop policies and procedures regarding medications used at RS, and includes prescribing, dispensing, administration, and monitoring.
- Assure compliance with all Washington State RCWs/WACs governing the practice of pharmacy, Long-Term Care Pharmacy Standards of Practice, Federal pharmacy laws and regulations, and CMS standards.
- Investigate and develop a plan of correction for all incident reports pertaining to the pharmacy. Assist administration in developing other investigations and/or corrections as requested.
Who we Want As Our New Director
We are looking for a natural leader who can bring their drive and passion to serve, managing the pharmacy department and its many-faceted areas with strong clinical skills, problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience assisting, leading, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, making recommendations to staff and management and building bridges to the other disciplines as well.
Who should apply?
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A valid Washington State license to practice pharmacy or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment within 90 days following appointment
AND
Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree or Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a clinical emphasis
OR
Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy with a clinical emphasis, a completed Residency Program in Clinical Pharmacy, and two years of clinical consultative pharmacy experience.
OR
Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and the equivalent of five years of clinical pharmacy consultative experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership skills
- Knowledge and skills to function as a Clinical Pharmacist
- Ability to communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public.
To be considered for this opportunity, please include the following:
- Current chronological resume
- A Cover letter explaining why you are interested in the job, your skills, and experience that make you the best person for the job
- Three professional references with current contact information
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Contact Njeri Kirangi and reference job number 03877
NOTE:
Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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