Manager, Pharmacy Education - Inpatient Pharmacy - FT Day Shift

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The Manager, Pharmacy Education is responsible for the operational leadership, administrative oversight, and systemwide coordination of all pharmacy education programs and functions across UCI Health, including inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, ambulatory clinics, and infusion centers. The incumbent is accountable for the management and oversight of pharmacy residency, pharmacist intern, and technician intern programs, as well as departmental pharmacy education initiatives, including new coworker orientation, annual competency programs, and student and resident programs. This role maintains responsibility for the development and implementation of sustainable policies and procedures supporting all pharmacy education programs and ensures oversight of pharmacy residency programs to maintain ASHP accreditation and compliance with all applicable requirements. The Manager provides direct oversight and is responsible for the selection, orientation, training, performance management, and professional development of all assigned pharmacy education coworkers. This position facilitates communication and collaboration with stakeholders, and actively precepts pharmacy residents, students, technicians, and interns as a Direct Care Provider as defined in Pharmacy Policy. The exercises independent judgment in managing day-to-day operations, coworker scheduling, and the execution of established pharmacy education program objectives, while actively participating in departmental strategic planning and identifying opportunities to innovate and expand education through the use of technology and equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy

• Must demonstrate customer service and teamwork skills appropriate to the job

• Minimum five years of clinical experience, preferably in the acute care setting, as a licensed pharmacist, or three years' experience & a Residency

• Knowledge and abilities necessary for the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position

• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills

• Demonstrate clear, concise verbal and written communication skills

• Current BLS or ACLS certification

• CA Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist licensure in good standing

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior successful leadership experience, preferably at a large, multi-hospital organization or academic medical center, in a pharmacy education or residency program director role

• Post-graduate training or completion of an accredited pharmacy residency

• Board certification in pharmacy

• Knowledge and use of EPIC electronic health record

• Experience in utilization of learning management systems software

• Licenses and Certifications: RPh

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.