Pharmacist II

Job Description:

Pharmacist II

Description

• • Position Summary
  • Full-time position available on or after May 12, 2025 for Student Health Center.
    
    Under the general direction of the Director of Student Health Center, the Pharmacist II is responsible for the overall pharmacy operations and administration, typically at larger and/or more complex Student Health Center pharmacies. Incumbents typically serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge, as defined and required by the California State Board of Pharmacy and provide lead work direction to other licensed pharmacists and pharmacy support staff.
    The Student Health Center is a fully accredited outpatient clinic that provides primary medical care, health education, wellness promotion, disease prevention, mental health services, and sexual health education and support to students at Stanislaus State. This role involves working with a diverse population, assisting them in navigating healthcare with dignity and understanding.
    
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Ensure proper maintenance of detailed prescription records and inventory records on drugs, narcotics, and poisons.
    • Prepare and file necessary reports, as required by the university and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
    • Acquire, receive, and maintain pharmaceuticals and supplies.
    • Assist in the accurate completion of insurance forms and related paperwork.
    • Ensure pharmacy operations, programs, and services are in compliance with professional standards and applicable federal and state regulations.
    • Administer overall pharmacy operations, including the planning and organizing ongoing operations, developing and monitoring the pharmacy budget, ensuring compliance with quality assurance programs, overseeing insurance billing and processing, ensuring prompt and proper disposal of expired medications.
    • Develop and maintain a complex pharmacy formulary and inventory.
    • Monitor for proper utilization of pharmaceuticals.
    • Ensure timely ordering of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
    • Ensure the safety of pharmaceuticals dispensed.
    • Ensure pharmacy inventory is complete and accurate.
    • Participate in Student Health Center programs such as quality assurance, accreditation, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
    • Interpret prescriber orders and select compound and dispense prescriptions.
    • Order and dispense medical abortion medication.
    • Take and maintain appropriate patient drug and health histories.
    • Counsel students regarding proper administration and storage of prescribed and over-the-counter medications, including but not limited to medical abortion medication.
    • Develop educational materials for students related to pharmaceuticals.
    • Consult with and advise physicians and other practitioners on drug selection, dosage, and administration, drug action and side effects, drug interactions, alternative drug therapies, drug availability and cost.
    • Keep current with developments in the pharmaceutical field and areas affecting pharmacy operations.
    • Serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge, which includes ensuring the pharmacy is in compliance with all state and federal licensing and regulatory requirements and completing necessary reports, as defined and required by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
    • Provide lead work direction to technical and administrative support staff, such as pharmacy technicians and clerks, by organizing and planning work, training and orienting employees, scheduling pharmacy support staff, assigning work, reviewing work, and providing input to employee selection and performance evaluations.
    • Work with the health center management team to develop, implement, document, and communicate pharmacy policies, procedures, and protocols, implement quality assurance programs and security measures, schedule on-call pharmacists.
    • Consult with medical and nursing staff on needs relative to pharmacy operations.
    • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
    • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
    • At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other departments/areas withing functional area/department as needed.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) college of pharmacy program or other program recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
    
    In addition to the experience of a Pharmacist I, equivalent to one year of experience as a licensed pharmacist working independently, 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.
    Experience : Equivalent to three to five years of progressive operational and administrative experience working as a licensed pharmacist.
    
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Three (3) years of experience as a licensed pharmacist working independently.
    • Three (3) years of progressive operational and administrative experience working as a licensed pharmacist.
    • Experience in Health Wellness Center or related area.
    • Prior experience providing lead work direction to technical and administrative support staff.
    • Prior experience in providing sexual health education, counseling, and administering medical abortion medications.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Comprehensive knowledge of all state and federal laws pertaining to pharmacy operations and the requirements of serving as the Pharmacist-in-Charge.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing, storage, and recordkeeping of drugs, narcotics and poisons.
    • Thorough knowledge of all drugs, chemicals and supplies required in the operation of the Student Health Center pharmacy.
    • Working knowledge of automated pharmacy systems.
    • Working knowledge of campus procurement and budgetary processes.
    • General knowledge of pharmacy administration and the requirements of serving as a pharmacist-in-charge.
    • Ability to compound and fill prescriptions and evaluate written prescription orders to determine ingredients needed and ensure proper dosages.
    • Ability to review patient profiles against prescriptions for potential drug interactions and allergies.
    • 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 participate in the development and implementation of pharmacy policies, procedures and protocols.
    • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health center staff and management.
    • Ability to be sensitive to, communicate effectively with, and provide support to diverse patients.
    • Ability to provide lead work direction to pharmacy support staff.
  • Special Conditions
  • • May be required to work after-hours, evenings or weekends.
    • Travel Between Turlock and Stockton Campuses.
  • License or Certifications
  • Possess and maintain a valid pharmacist license as defined and required by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Physical Requirements
  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated salary will be $7,615 - $8,377 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full range: $7,615 - $14,699 per month)
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 2) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
    Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.
    
  • Application Deadline
  • April 24, 2025
    
    
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
    
    
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

Advertised: Apr 10 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 24 2025 Pacific Daylight Time