Career Opportunity

Supervising Pharmacist (2453) - Dept. Public Health - (H00004)

Recruitment: REF6767G

Published: April 03, 2023

Accepting applications until: April 07, 2023

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About:

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.The Department of Public Health is accepting applications for a 2453 Supervising Pharmacist.

• Application Reopening: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
• Application Reopening Deadline: Amended - Friday April 7, 2023
• Compensation: $191,984 - $233,298
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Exam Type: CPE
• Recruitment ID: PBT-2453-H00004
• Work hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Location and shift are subject to change depending on the needs of the department
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Reopen dates - 11/8/22, 4/20/22, 1/31/22

General Job Overview of Positions and Locations:

1. Pharmacy Business Operations Manager - Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center (ZSFG)

• Purchasing operations oversight for on-campus clinics and drug recalls. Contract negotiations and establishment for pharmaceuticals and supplies and vendor management.  Daily accounting oversight regarding accounts payable and receivable. Assist with developing and implementing financial ideas  for financial and resource planning of the pharmaceutical and supply budget and oversight of the organizational budget. Analyze and prepare recommendations for financial plans, including annual resource allocations, future requirements, and operating forecasts.  340B Program Administrator for the San Francisco Health Network 340B Drug Pricing Program.

2. ZSFG Inpatient Pharmacy Supply Chain Logistics Supervisor - Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center (ZSFG)

• Responsible for supervising Pharmacy Technicians and support staff to coordinate workflow and services related to drug and equipment/supplies procurement and inventory management in the Inpatient Pharmacy setting.  Activities include but are not limited to the following responsibilities: Coordinates drug procurement operations and inventory management to ensure critical drug availability, accurate inventory value assessment, compliance to 340B program, optimized inventory turns, and minimized drug expirations. Coordinates inventory supply management to resolve/manage backorders, shortages or recalls and secures acceptable product alternatives when necessary.  Collaborates with pharmacy staff and hospital departments as necessary for medication ordering, inventory, distribution, and record keeping.  Continually reviews and analyzes operations recommending and implementing operational changes and new technologies that will enhance inventory management and Inpatient Pharmacy operations.

3. Medication Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor - Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH)

• As a leader in the pharmacy department for safe medication use, this position will work with LHH leaders across disciplines to jointly develop strategies and tactics to monitor and maintain ongoing medication safety improvements, proactively assess opportunities for improvement and potential system vulnerabilities, collaborate to provide education to the healthcare team; understand and apply best SNF medication practices. This position will play an integral role in how medication data is analyzed, presented at key committees, and used to drive improvement in medication safety across the hospital with the ultimate goal in ensuring CMS Survey Readiness. 
• This position will be based at Laguna Honda Hospital and oversee a high-performing team of four clinical pharmacist, providing clinical oversight, mentorship and coaching, and work closely with the Pharmacy Director and Operation's Supervisor to align the clinical team's work with the department and hospital priorities. 

4. BHS Pharmacy Operations Supervisor - 1380 Howard St.

• The CBHS Pharmacy Services team provides pharmaceutical services and medication expertise to support clinicians within the Behavioral Health System (BHS), a division of the San Francisco Department of Public Health, through a wellness and recovery model of care.  We support system of care programs and serve as a safety net to clients to ensure continuous access to mental health medications for residents of San Francisco who receive Medi-Cal benefits and other San Francisco residents with limited resources.  CBHS Pharmacy operations supervisor is an expert in using and adapting outpatient pharmacy systems to fulfill regulatory requirements and optimize care.  This position manages the day-to- day pharmacy operations which may include providing or arranging for training for pharmacy staff, supervision of daily work activities of pharmacy staff schedules and assignments, lead using LEAN or other performance improvement/quality improvement principles in solving problems and understanding barriers, monitoring work performed in order to establish goals/performance metrics, track and improve compliance with regulatory requirements including but not limited to CA Pharmacy law, CDPH services title 22, DEA regulations and Center for Medicare & Medicaid services.   

DPH statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the diversity of its workforce. All employees are required to participate in the Department of Public Health's work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity through: 

• Commitment to providing exceptional care and services to all residents of the City and County of San Francisco service population, with heightened awareness of responsiveness to racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse members of the service population and the DPH workforce. 
• Desire and commitment to lead and participate in anti-racism, racial justice, and equity work that improves quality of patient care and employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to drive change in these areas. 
• Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse service population and workforce. 
• Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, @smartrecruiters.com, and @careers.sf.gov).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.  

Role description

Under general direction, the Supervising Pharmacist provides supervision for pharmaceutical services within the San Francisco Department of Public Health to assure quality patient care, appropriate drug therapy and compliance with all applicable regulations.

The essential functions include:

• Manages, supervises, and schedules assigned personnel, including completing performance appraisals and carrying out appropriate disciplinary actions as needed;
• Designs, implements, and evaluates pharmaceutical services;
• Continuously interprets and assists in the development and implementation of departmental rules, regulations, and policies;
• Prepares and maintains reports, memoranda, and records;
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other health-care professionals, as well as the general public;
• Assists in managerial decisions including developing the budget;
• Develops and trains staff to support and enhance professional development;
• Procures pharmaceuticals and supplies and maintains inventory;
• May include acting in the capacity of the designated Pharmacist-in Charge of the facility pharmacy and
• Performs professional pharmacist duties as needed.

The Supervising Pharmacist also performs other related duties as assigned.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training: Requires at least two (2) years (equivalent to 4,000 hours) of experience as a licensed pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy; or an equivalent combination of training and experience;

AND

License and Certification: Requires possession of a valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy (Please attach a copy)

• License status must be "Current" according to search.dca.ca.gov/

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Pharmacy Business Operations Manager:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance-related field or equivalent experience
• Masters in Business Administration
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with diverse populations
• Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking, independent problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrates analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to multi-task and keep up with changing policies and procedures as it relates to procurement
• Experience with LEAN or other performance improvement/quality improvement principles

Important Note: Please be clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications listed above. The information entered in your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications. A resume cannot substitute for the need to fully complete your employment application.

Verification of Experience: http://sfdhr.org/getting-job#verification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Verification of Education: If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying): Candidates will be emailed to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the employment application process. This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience, and training. The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: 100%): Qualified candidates will be sent a supplemental questionnaire exam that must be completed by the set date. Candidates will be evaluated on their relative knowledge, skill, and ability levels in job-related areas. A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List. Candidate responses on the Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be placed in rank order according to their final score on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

Eligible List Duration: The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

Certification Rule: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of 3 scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Upon approval of the Human Resource Director (see Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5), the eligible list/score report resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use this classification or a similar classification. To find other Departments which use this classification, please click here.

What else should I know?

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all. 

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid licensure/certification/registration as a requirement to perform the job must be kept current throughout length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of required valid licensure/certification/registration may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

ICARE: Willingness to uphold/abide by ZSFG’s ICARE (I-Introduce, C-Connect, A-Ask, R-Respond, E-Exit) philosophy for employee and patient interactions: https://zuckerbergsanfranciscogeneral.org/about-us/.

Electronic Health Record (EHR): The Department of Public Health (DPH) is implementing a unified Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and DPH employees must demonstrate competency in the use of the system that is appropriate for their classification as a condition of employment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Some positions in the Department of Public Health will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to gloves, gowns, eye and face protection, and face-fitting respirators. The requirement for the use of PPE may come on short or no notice. Facial hair or any condition that interferes with a face-fitting respirator’s seal (i.e., weakens the seal between the respirator and the wearer’s bare skin) is not permitted when face-fitting respirators are worn, including during initial or periodic respirator fit-testing. Employees who choose not to shave and do not have either American Disabilities Act (ADA) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Accommodations do not have the right to alternate work assignments or the option of using a loose-fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) in place of a Face Fitting Respirator.

Medical Examination/Drug Testing: Prior to appointment, at the Department's expense, applicants may be required to take a tuberculosis (TB) screening test, a medical examination and/or drug test. Medical Examination Information

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information about the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Workers
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Herbert Chau at herbert.chau@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6707.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.