Salary and Benefits
PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and
experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $7,535.25 per month to
$9,369.00 per month (Step 1 - Step 12).
Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical,
dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and
health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid
holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.
For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits
website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance
of our benefits package.
Classification
Pharmacist II
About Cal State East Bay
Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills
with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the
city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning
and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a
satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and
a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of
23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State
East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented
university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success,
engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.
About the Position
This position is temporary, part-time, 30 hours per week.
Student Health and Counseling Services provides basic medical and mental
health care to CSUEB students and promotes healthy living. We strive to assist
students in attaining an optimal state of health, so they may achieve their
academic and career goals. The Pharmacist-In-Charge performs general licensed
pharmacist work and serves as the Pharmacist-in-Charge as defined and required
by the California Board of Pharmacy. This position functions in accordance
with CSU Executive Orders, SHCS policies and procedures, and relevant state
and federal laws in proving pharmaceutical services and is responsible for the
overall operations of the Pharmacy, including maintaining formularies. Under
the general direction of the Director of Student Health Services, this
position is responsible for administering the pharmacy in the Student Health
Center, including performing professional pharmaceutical duties hiring,
training and providing lead work direction to other licensed pharmacists and
pharmacy support staff. This position may require occasional coverage at CSU
East Bay's Concord campus.
Responsibilities
Provide Pharmaceutical Services to Customers
May compound and dispense medications.
Provide information to students regarding proper use of medication and
provide patient consultations.
Consult with and advise clinicians on drug selection, dosage and
administration
Provide up to date drug information on actions and side effects,
availability, cost and possible alternate therapy.
Maintain formularies, standard compendia on pharmaceuticals and
references.
Update drug and patient profiles.
Collect payment for medication(s) as needed. Submit billing information
electronically if applicable.
Supervising and instructing pharmacy technicians, pharmacy helpers,
clerks, students and volunteers in the processing and fulfillment of
prescriptions.
Facilitate sale of over the counter (OTC) meds.
Coordinate process of appropriate medication disposal.
Provide lead work direction to and instruct additional pharmacists,
pharmacy technicians pharmacy helpers, clerks, etc. in the processing and
fulfillment of prescriptions.
Acquire, receive and maintain pharmaceuticals and supplies. Stock
cabinet/supply of medication(s) to be dispensed by clinicians if needed.
Assist with immunizations as requested.
Perform Inventory Control
Maintain medications in the pharmacy formulary and keep pharmacy stocked
appropriately.
Research and recommend formulary changes as requested, when needed.
Ensure expired medications are returned/disposed of appropriately.
Stock and order appropriate immunizations, and manage vendor
relationships.
Maintain prescription records, controlled substances inventory, DEA
inventory and all of other records of dispersion as needed to comply with
campus, state, and/or federal requests.
Inventory all medications stored outside of the pharmacy.
Participates in the design, plan, coordination, implementation and
supervision of selected pharmaceutical systems, such as distribution and
clinical services, repack programs.
Perform Administrative, Educational, and Technical Tasks
Coordinate the development of SHS Pharmacy policies and procedures
complementary to the Student Health Service Drug Formularies.
Supervise routine phases of the workday; helping to plan work schedules;
assigning duties, training employees and evaluating performances.
Participates in various committees, Health Center promotion event(s)
and/or budget review activities.
Minimum Qualifications
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. In
addition to the experience of a Pharmacist I, the Pharmacist II must
demonstrate sufficient experience to oversee the operations of a larger
more complex pharmacy, serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge, and provide work
direction to other licensed pharmacists.
Equivalent to three to five years of progressive operational and
administrative experience working as a licensed pharmacist.
License: Possess and maintain a valid pharmacist license as defined and
required by the California State Board of Pharmacy. A copy of the license
must be submitted at the time of filing or by the time of appointment and
upon each renewal.
Knowledge
In addition to those of the Pharmacist I, possess a comprehensive
knowledge of all state and federal laws pertaining to pharmacy operations
and the requirements of serving as the Pharmacist-in-Charge.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacy operations and administration; and campus
budgetary processes in relation to the pharmacy.
Working knowledge of human resource processes and procedures.
Abilities
In addition to those of the Pharmacist I, ability to develop, implement,
and communicate pharmacy policies, procedures and protocols, including
those related to pharmacy security.
Develop a quality assurance program and ensure ongoing compliance.
Develop and implement a comprehensive pharmacy budget.
Provide lead work direction to other licensed pharmacists, as well as
pharmacy support staff.
Required Qualifications
Experience and working knowledge of automated pharmacy systems such as
Propharm Pharmac software system.
Working knowledge of a variety of computer applications including word
processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, internet as well as
online calendaring and email.
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate
information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in
writing.
Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to
set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and
time sensitive deadlines.
Ability to fill prescriptions.
Ability to review patient profiles against prescriptions for potential
drug interactions and allergies.
Ability to evaluate written prescription orders to determine ingredients
needed to ensure proper dosages.
Ability to serve as a resource to practitioners and other medical support
staff in the areas of pharmacology, drug combination, drug interaction and
alternative drug therapies.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
Experience with electronic medical records systems.
Previous experience delivering immunizations.
Knowledge of Family PACT and Family PACT billing regulations.
Ability to multitask and work independently.
Ability to process point-of-sale transactions.
Ability to initiate, establish and foster communication and teamwork by
maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and
outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those
from various cultural backgrounds.
Must be able to perform work involving, but not limited to, lifting up to
25 pounds, carrying and maneuvering objects, reaching, bending, walking
and standing for long periods.
Ability and willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for
occasional professional development.
Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a high level of
diplomacy and professionalism.
Ability to run short distances in emergency situations.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
Previous working experience in a Student Health Center environment.
Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing
a customer-oriented and service-oriented attitude.
Condition(s) of Employment
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as
appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records
check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit
history, professional references and/or verification of work history is
required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of
employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background
check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the
candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results
may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay
employees who were conditionally offered the position.
All background checks are conducted through the university's third party
vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police
Department.
EEO Statement
All university programs and activities are open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with
California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides
equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination
or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national
origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student
and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and
succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act,
California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California
Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws,
and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all
forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university
programs, policies, and practices.
Other Information
All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are
smoke and tobacco-free. For more information, please visit our website here.
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, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report
is available here.
Sponsorship
Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management
positions and we are not an E-Verify employer.
Mandated Reporter
The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to
comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a
condition of employment.
