ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY SERVICES - MENTAL HEALTH



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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY SERVICES - MENTAL HEALTH
Employer

County of Santa Clara

Salary

$111,069.96 - $135,551.52 Annually

Location

San Jose, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03-R26-A

Department

Valley Medical Center

Division

Pharmacy

Opening Date

07/03/2003

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy Services, is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the activities of drug distribution and clinical functions of the Medical Center Department of Pharmacy Services.

- OR -

Administers all general services provided by the Department of Pharmacy Services; supervises and coordinates the activities of drug procurement, supply and distribution to VMC and outlying facilities; and supervises drug distribution functions within outlying facilities. Board Certification in Psychopharmacy perferred.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:

Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System

Attn: MaryJane Jurado - Human Resources

2325 Enborg Lane, 1st Floor-Room H105

San Jose, CA 95128-2699

Employment Standards

  • Develops and implements policies and procedures relating to activities falling within the responsibility of the VMC Department of Pharmacy Services.

  • Instructs, trains and supervises a staff of pharmacists, technicians and other supportive personnel engaged in the procurement, manufacture, packaging, labeling and distribution of medications, solutions and preparations.

  • Promotes professional development within the staff.

  • Provides supervision of employees engaged in receiving, handling and recording drugs, solutions and supplies.

  • Assists the Director in personnel selection and evaluation.

  • Assists the Director in development and maintenance of the hospital formulary.

  • Assumes overall responsibility for the Department of Pharmacy Services in absence of the Director of Pharmacy Services.

  • Works cooperatively with all associates and maintains good interpersonal and intra-and interdepartmental relationships.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.

    - AND -

  • Assumes responsibility for supervision of inpatient and outpatient drug distribution of pharmaceuticals at VMC.

  • Develops and supervises, in cooperation with the medical staff, clinical and academic pharmacy programs for VMC.

  • Assumes primary responsibility for proper inventory of all drugs and supplies within Medical Center Pharmacy areas.

    - OR -

  • Assumes responsibility for the proper inventory and accounting for all drugs

    and supplies.

  • Advises Purchasing Department of drug standards and specifications.

  • Supervises the ordering, receipt and storage of drugs, solutions and chemicals.

  • Determines cost per unit of items dispersed.

  • Supervises the distribution of pharmaceuticals within the outlying clinics and other County institutions.
  • Physical Requirements

    Possession of a valid license to practice as a pharmacist in the State of California and sufficient education, training and work experience to demonstrate possession of the following:

    Experience Note: A candidate would normally acquire the knowledges and abilities listed below by attainment of a degree in Pharmacy, Masters preferred, from an accredited college of Pharmacy and at least three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist in an institutional setting. Some experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity or completion of an accredited residency in hospital pharmacy practice is desirable.

    Knowledge of:

  • Principles of supervision;

  • Training;

  • Organization;

  • Personnel Management;

  • Established standards in professional pharmacy practice;

  • Legislation governing hospital pharmacy services;

  • Current literature in clinical pharmacy practice.

    Ability to:

  • Develop and actualize division goals, policies and procedures within a large teaching hospital;

  • Organize, evaluate and direct the work of professional and supportive pharmacy personnel;

  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments;

  • Prepare clear and comprehensive correspondence and reports;

  • Speak effectively.
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    There are a wide variety of benefits available to County of Santa Clara employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care, dependent care assistance program, an employee assistance program, and a deferred compensation program.

    The County pays 100% of the single premium for all health plan options and 100% of the family rate for our HMO options for all full-time employees. There is a biweekly cost for family coverage for our Point Of Service plan for full-time employees. In addition, the County pays 100% of the premium for both dental plan options, for the vision plan premium and for the basic life insurance plan. Premiums deductions for part-time employees are prorated based on hours worked each pay period.

    MEDICAL INSURANCE

    The County offers several medical plans to all full-time and part-time employees working at least 50%. Currently, the County offers Kaiser Permanente and Valley Health Plan (HMOs) and HealthNet (POS). Co-payments vary by plan and is based on where care is accessed.

    Kaiser

    $5.00 Office Visit, $5.00 for 100 day supply prescription drugs, $5.00 emergency room visit

    Valley Health

    $0.00 co-payments except for $10.00 for chiropractic services

    HealthNet

    Co-payments and deductibles vary depending on where care is accessed in network or out-of-network

    DENTAL INSURANCE

    The County offers two comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.

    Delta Dental

    This plan covers 75% of routine and preventative care up to $2,000 per member per calendar year when services are obtained through a Delta Dental Provider. Orthodontic benefit plan covers 60% up to $2,000 lifetime maximum.

    Pacific Union Dental

    This plan has no annual maximum benefit and no deductible. There are some small co-payments for certain procedures. Employees must go to any Pacific Union Dental participating dentist. Orthodontic benefit plan pays all but $1,150.

    VISION INSURANCE

    The County of Santa Clara provides vision insurance through Vision Service Plan.

    Vision Insurance Plan

    This plan provides an annual eye exam and lenses/contacts for employees and their eligible dependents with a $20 co-pay and new frames every 24 months with a $20 co-pay.

    HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS

    The County offers 11 paid holidays per year. Vacation and sick time is accrued on an hourly basis based on the vacation schedule for your particular bargaining unit.

    LIFE INSURANCE

    The County of Santa Clara provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is $25,000. The County pays 100% of the cost for full-time coded employees. Part-time employees pay a prorated amount based on hours worked each pay period.

    FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

    The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $1,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses not covered by the benefit plans. This program is regulated by the IRS (IRC 125) and run on a calendar year basis. Open enrollment is held annually.

    DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

    The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. This program is regulated by the IRS (IRC 125) and run on a calendar year basis. Open enrollments are held annually.

    RETIREMENT INFORMATION

    The County of Santa Clara participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

    Public Employees’ Retirement System 800-352-2238

    The County pays 100% of the employer share and, in most cases, pays and reports 100% of the value of the employee share as special for the purpose of retirement benefit calculations. The County’s portion for contribution of the employee rate is determined by bargaining unit agreements.

    The retirement programs are:

    2% at 55 – Miscellaneous employees

    3% at 50 – Safety

    DEFERRED COMPENSATION

    The County has a contract with I.C.M.A. Retirement Corporation, which offers a variety of FDIC insured products as well as mutual funds and other types of investment vehicles.

    I.C.M.A. 800-735-7202 x4910

    An employee may elect up to 85% of their biweekly pay to be deducted from their paycheck. This contribution is deducted from gross wages prior to paying federal and state taxes. The annual maximum contribution beginning with calendar year 2002 is $11,000 and will increase each calendar year in $1,000 increments up to a maximum of $15,000 annually.

    EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

    The County provides Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in a variety of areas such as, legal matters, marriage/family counseling, substance abuse, stress relief, and child care referrals. The EAP provides up to 5 counseling sessions per incident for employee and/or eligible dependents per fiscal year.

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    County of Santa Clara
    Address
    70 W. Hedding Street
    Lower Level,
    San Jose, California, 95110
    Phone
    (408) 299-5830

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