Pharmacy Manager 1

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The Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer, Home Infusion advises the Chief Pharmacy Officer on strategic planning and provides administrative leadership and direction within the pharmacy and nursing service lines to ensure achievement of the division's strategic plan, financial budgets, informatics support, operational efficiency (key performance indicators) and allocation management measurements for pharmacy and nursing services for UC Davis Health. This individual acts as a liaison between UCD Health leadership and Pharmacy Leaders to create a culture of open communication within a safe and supportive environment.

This position implements and maintains the financial and business goals and objectives which assures fiscally viable and optimal service delivery through the home infusion pharmacy locations which include Placer Center for Health and the (under construction) Shared Services Center (SSC). The projected service line revenue is ~$40M in 5 years with a gross profit of ~$5M annually serving patients throughout the state of California and providing TPN compounding services for the medical center.

Areas of direct management responsibilities include pharmacy operations (dispensing, sterile compounding, non-sterile supplies, distribution to patient homes and/or hospital), nursing operations (provision of nursing services in the home and in ambulatory infusion suites), revenue cycle including billing, charge capture, denials and denial recoupment, budgets preparation and analysis for operational service line, supply chain, and Joint Commission preparedness. This role ensures that all areas operate within the established policies, procedures and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.

The Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer - Home Infusion works to plan, implement, and direct ongoing activities within the areas of responsibilities that optimizes revenue growth while practicing fiscal prudence and budgetary compliance; works closely with the Chief Pharmacy Officer to develop business and operating plans, ensures operational efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of services including the timely delivery of information.

Percentages of time allocated to functions are a guideline only. Individual assignments and time actually worked in each functional area may vary based on the department's operational needs.

Apply By Date

12/11/2025 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• California pharmacy License or License eligible. Must obtain and provide CA licensure within six months of hire.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent training/experience.
• Prior Home Infusion management experience required
• Competent on the ever-changing regulations around pharmacy and nursing practice by the Board of Pharmacy, Board of Nursing, CDPH, TJC, as well as the regulations regarding building codes for the spaces that are governed by OSHPD and state agencies.
• Full understanding of USP 795, USP 797, USP 800 and how they integrate within the business lines.
• Must have foundational managerial skills to lead and influence large groups of people in a dynamic inter-professional environment as well as be a high accountable and organized project manager for construction, operational, and informatics projects.
• Must be an excellent communicator as well as have an excellent grasp of pharmacy financial management, including but not limited to home infusion reimbursement, 340B, charge capture, drug denial queues, workflows of the full pharmacy revenue cycle and clear understanding of opportunities for enhanced performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MHA, MBA, MS)
• PGY 1 or HSPA PGY1/PGY2 residency or equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Strategic Business Operations
• 25% - Service Line Management
• 10% - Personnel Supervision and Other Duties
• 5% - Supply Chain Management

Department Overview

UC Davis Health is a nationally recognized leader in the provision of high-quality, patient-centered care, based in the Greater Sacramento area of Northern California. UC Davis Health has a Comprehensive Cancer Center, internationally recognized MIND Institute, and a nationally ranked pediatric hospital. The UC Davis acute care hospital has 646 beds and an ambulatory care service area spanning north to the Oregon border, east to Nevada, and down the Central Valley to Fresno, California, covering 65,000 square miles across 33 counties.

The Department of Pharmacy is a dynamic, integral, and critical part of patient care provided by UC Davis Health. As a department of greater than 600 professional, technical, and administrative support personnel, we focus on providing patient-centered medication management that optimizes outcomes through practice, education, research, and leadership through the continuum of care. We also have the largest pharmacy residency program in the country with 46 total residents in 13 different programs.

The Department of Pharmacy offers comprehensive pharmaceutical services (unit dose, IV admixtures, clinical services, infusion pumps, and teaching) throughout the health system complex 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pharmacy services encompass inpatient pharmacy services as well as an expansive footprint in the ambulatory care space where we have clinical pharmacists embedded within our clinics and specialty care locations. Our operational teams support the health system enterprise with three inpatient pharmacies, five outpatient pharmacies, two infusion pharmacies, a home infusion service line, and the full complement of pharmacy purchasing, stores, and distribution.

Department Specific Job Scope

The manager is responsible for the entirety of the home infusion enterprise. That includes the current Placer Center for Health location, the future SSC, as well as the remote nursing team who visit patient homes across northern California.
The SSC location will host the largest clean room in the UC system which will be used to make products for home infusion as well as the hospital. Additionally, it will be home to infusion suites for patients to visit for infusion. The home infusion patient base will grow to serve all 33 counties in the UCDH catchment area. The home infusion department operates within 4 different Epic modules (hyperspace, compass rose, willow, and Dorothy) while also using a software program called Brightree for dispensing and billing. The billing functions are unique and require dedicated staff with duties separate from hospital billing. Home infusion staff are responsible for authorization of services, performance of services, billing for services, and follow-up on items billed both on the medical and pharmacy benefit. Revenue sources include drugs, nursing services, and per diems associated with home infusion.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $12,750.00 - $27,416.66
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 29
• UC Job Title: PHARMACY MGR 1
• UC Job Code: 006621
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift Hours: Variable, 8 hour
• Location: Pharmacy Shared Service Center (BLDG108)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
• THIS IS NOT AN HI-B OPPORTUNITY

Benefits

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

The manager is responsible for the entirety of the home infusion enterprise. That includes the current Placer Center for Health location, the future SSC, as well as the remote nursing team who visit patient homes across northern California.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
• 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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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