Job Summary 

Provides professional pharmaceutical services to students at CSULB Student Health Services.

Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

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Key Responsibilities

• Fill and dispense prescriptions - Accurately enter patient information into computer. Prints, attaches labels to prescription with proper warning labels. Accurately counts proper quantity of drug(s) to be dispensed.
• Maintain detailed prescription records.
• Keep current on advances and compliance of pharmacy with all state and federal licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support in developing formularies, Family PACT billing, inventory control and staffing - Serve as chair of Student Health formulary committee. Verify eligibility of and billing of Family PACT for medication dispensed. Coordinates schedule of hourly intermittent (per diem) pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure adequate coverage as needed for pharmacy to reopen during Student Health regular business hours.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Family PACT program and billing. Knowledge of EMR, preferably Point & Click Solutions. Knowledge of Kalos Software. Knowledge of Facts & Comparisons. Knowledge and development of formularies. Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. Experience working with a diverse group of individuals, providing professional service. Occasional coverage outside usual and customary SHS hours, including evenings and weekends. Oral communication skills to communicate diplomatically and effectively with co-workers, staff and departmental staff. Demonstrated ability to oversee daily pharmacy operations.

Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues and coordinate with others. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team. Ability to consistently report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position. Ability to consistently be present at job/work. Ability to follow work protocols, safe work practices, and maintain a working knowledge of standard safety procedures. Ability to multitask, follow up, and meet deadlines.

Adhere to professional standards, policies, clinician protocols, and regulations established by Student Health Services. Complies with HIPAA Health Care Privacy and Security Law. Complies with SHS policies, procedures, and guidelines. Computer skills strongly preferred for health information technology. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with university students and convey pharmaceutical information.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from a recognized and accredited college of pharmacy program as defined by the California Board of Pharmacy and three years of experience working in a pharmacy setting required. Possession of valid license to practice as a registered pharmacist, as defined and required by the California State Board of Pharmacy required.

Physical Summary

• Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Department

Student Health Services

Classification

Pharmacist II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $7,615 - $14,699 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 

Additional Information

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 July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and 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.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.