Clinical Pharmacist Lead

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy department, ensuring safe and effective medication use, providing leadership to the pharmacy team, collaborating with healthcare professionals, managing pharmacy staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role plays a key part in optimizing medication therapy management and enhancing patient care.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a comprehensive description of responsibilities. Specific duties may vary depending on department or program needs.

Pharmacy Operations

• Manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storage of medications and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding handling, storage, and dispensing of controlled substances.
• Oversee preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile products such as IV admixtures and other compounded sterile products.
• Ensure compliance with sterile compounding practices in accordance with USP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement pharmacy policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize medication use and improve patient outcomes.
• Implement and manage medication therapy management programs.

Education and Training

• Provide education and training to pharmacy staff, healthcare providers, and patients regarding medication use and safety.
• Conduct regular training and competency assessments for staff involved in sterile compounding.
• Stay current with advancements in pharmacy practice and medication therapies.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to pharmacy operations, including controlled substances and sterile compounding.
• Conduct regular audits and quality assurance activities to ensure adherence to standards.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections and audits.

Research and Quality Improvement

• Participate in research initiatives and quality improvement projects related to pharmacy services.
• Analyze medication use data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Leadership and Management

• Supervise and mentor pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages professional development.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and evaluation of pharmacy personnel.

Staffing

• Review and interpret medication orders to ensure appropriateness and safety.
• Provide expert clinical consultation to healthcare providers regarding medication therapy.
• Monitor patient medication therapies for efficacy, safety, and adherence.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school required.
• Post‑Graduate Residency Training: Preferred or equivalent practice experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in pharmacy operations.
• License/Certification: Active pharmacist license in California.
• Other Certification: Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Drive to learn, inspire, influence, and educate others with humility while being assertive in advocating for the department of pharmacy and cooperative with other leaders, physicians, and clinicians.
• Execute the Oath of a Pharmacist along with the department of pharmacy’s mission and vision by serving as a role model and leading necessary changes in collaboration with pharmacy leadership.
• Excellent innovation, critical thinking, conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

Physical requirements and working conditions are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care Tri‑Valley is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.

Base Pay Scale

Approximately $75.21 – $100.96 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.