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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08062013 - C.43RECOMMENDATION(S): Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21342 to increase the hours of Pharmacist I position #14377 from 20/40 to 40/40 in the Health Services Department. FISCAL IMPACT: Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $76,709, including pension costs of $18,525, and will be funded through the Mental Health Services Act. BACKGROUND: Currently, this Pharmacist I position is assigned to the Mental Health unit of the Behavioral Health Division and is responsibile for conducting medication monitoring of mental health medical staff. The increase in position hours would allow for more comprehensive monitoring of medical staff staff charts in addition to the following duties: working with Contra Costa Health Plan Staff to address formulary issues; assisting medical staff in obtaining prior authorizations for medications; working with nursing staff to assure safe storage and record keeping of injectable medications; providing education on medications/injectables; and preparing and monitoring clinic visits and conducting inspections for compliance with the State Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health Care Services regulations. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 08/06/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Terrina C. Manor, 957-5248 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: August 6, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C. 43 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Date:August 6, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:Increase hours of one Pharmacist I position in the Health Services Department. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action is not approved, services to mental health clients maybe adversely impacted. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS P-300 #21342