Supervising Pharmacist (2453) - Dept. of Public Health - (162327)

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.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and other health-care professionals, as well as the general public.
• Prepares and maintains reports, memoranda, and records.
• Assists in managerial decisions including developing the budget.
• Develops and trains staff to support and enhance professional development.
• Performs professional pharmacist duties as needed.
• Procures pharmaceuticals and supplies and maintains inventory.

The 2453 Supervising Pharmacist also performs other related duties as assigned.

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website:  https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/ )