University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP)
Department- Pharmacy Practice & Pharmacy Administration
Position Title: Pharmacy Practice Field Supervisor

Position Summary:
Visit Doctor of Pharmacy student experiential education rotation sites where, through interviews with students and preceptors, the quality and effectiveness of student training is evaluated. Prepare site visit reports and communicate problems that require attention. Assist in identifying, recruiting and developing new sites and preceptors. Orient new preceptors, provide preceptor education at site, and participate in program and preceptor development programs. Assist with managing site, preceptor and student data in PEMS database and assist students and preceptors in its use.

Duties & Responsibilities: (Core/Essential duties or tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job. Define purpose, function, and result to be accomplished. Also focus on the frequency, time spent, etc. List in order of importance and percent of time devote to them.)

1. Schedules visits to review rotation site on a regular basis or upon request as defined by the Director of Clerkship programs.

2. Conduct interview with students currently at site. Review their experiences relative to their rotation and site specific objectives and overall experience at the site. Address similar issues and concerns identified by student from previous rotations.

3. Conduct interviews with preceptors to review recent student experiences, identify issues or concerns regarding the program, site or students (specific or general).

4. Prepare and submit a report for each site visit within 14 days. Immediately report by phone or email any problems that require the immediate attention of the Clerkship Director or Vice Chair.

5. Identify potential rotation sites or new preceptors at existing sites. Explore and communicate such opportunities to appropriate individual at University. Evaluate site and potential preceptors as requested; make recommendation regarding potential as a rotation.

6. Support use of PEMS database and related communications through training and support of preceptors and students in use of system, updating data in system, and notifying appropriate individuals of needs to update the system.

7. Provide, in cooperation with the Director of Experiential Resources, orientation to new preceptors which may include program objectives, rotation learning objectives, policies and procedures, defining student expectations and experiences and student evaluations.

8. Assist in developing program assessment data, contributing to plans to improve experiential program, and in the implementation of initiatives that are developed.

9. Participate in on-campus meetings with experiential education staff, faculty, preceptors, etc. as required.

10. Submit documentation of hours, travel and expense reimbursement reports in timely manner per departmental standards.

11. Permitted to serve as a lab or small group instructor and/or assist in course coordination if qualified to fulfill role based on practice experience and training.

Minimum Education & Experience:

Pharmacy Degree (BSc or Pharm.D.), practice based experience (past and/or current) is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: (Characteristics or knowledge that an individual must have to be successful on the job)

Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to prepare written reports and submit using remote computer access via email or web access. Effective in problem identification, conflict resolution and related communications. Proficiency in routine PC use needed to support operations of program including email, word processing and basic use of excel with ability to learn and use PEMS system. Ability to provide instruction to preceptors and students consistent with job responsibilities.

Licenses/Certifications Required: (Specify licenses and/or certifications required)

Pharmacist: current pharmacist license is preferred.
Drivers license in good staning

Working Conditions: Must be able to travel via automobile to visit sites including use of own vehicle.

Physical Effort: Driving, walking and use of computer

Environmental Conditions: Year round outdoor travel to visit sites which include all settings where pharmacists practice (community, hospital, clinics, HMOs, pharmaceutical industry, home care, government agencies, etc.)

If you are interested, or know of someone who is interested in this position, please contact:

Steve Sheaffer, PharmD
Vice Chair Experimental Leaning
Pharmacy Practice & Pharmacy Administration
University of the Science in Philadelphia
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Fax# 215-895-1100
Email: ssheaffer@usp.edu

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