Current Department Employees: Supervisor Community Pharmacy Pharmacists

Tahoe Forest Health System•Truckee, CA

About The Position

The Community Pharmacist Supervisor is a working pharmacist who provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, counseling, immunizations, and clinical services within scope of practice. In addition to regular pharmacist responsibilities, the position oversees daily pharmacy operations, coordinates workflow, and supervises pharmacy technicians and support staff. The supervisor assists the Community Pharmacy Director with staff scheduling, training, inventory management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. The role helps ensure efficient operations, consistent patient care, and continuity of pharmacy services, and serves as the primary operational resource for pharmacy staff when the Director is absent.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (PharmD).
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
At least 6 years of community or outpatient pharmacy experience.
Current, unrestricted California Pharmacist License; required upon hire.
Current immunization certification, as applicable.
Knowledge of California and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards of practice.
Strong clinical judgment, medication management, counseling, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to oversee daily pharmacy workflow and coordinate staff responsibilities.
Strong communication, organization, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and quality care.
Ability to support staff training, workflow coordination, and operational efficiency.
Experience with immunizations, medication therapy management, chronic disease management, or medication reconciliation.
Experience with collaborative practice, insurance billing, prior authorizations, and controlled substance inventory management.
Previous pharmacy leadership, supervisory, or staff training experience.
Experience with quality improvement and pharmacy operations.

Nice To Haves

PioneerRx and/or EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

Verify and dispense medications safely and accurately in compliance with applicable laws and policies.
Assess medication therapy for safety, effectiveness, interactions, dosing, adherence, and cost.
Resolve medication-related problems and collaborate with prescribers and healthcare professionals.
Provide counseling, education, immunizations, and authorized pharmacist-led services, including medication management and reconciliation.
Support medication access, adherence, transitions of care, and continuity of care.
Maintain regular pharmacist responsibilities while overseeing daily pharmacy workflow and operations.
Coordinate, assign, and prioritize daily responsibilities for pharmacy technicians and support staff.
Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to pharmacy staff.
Assist with staff scheduling, coverage, training, onboarding, and competency development.
Monitor workflow, productivity, patient service, and operational efficiency.
Oversee prescription workflow, inventory, billing, and medication access.
Support controlled substance management and inventory reconciliation.
Communicate staffing, workflow, and operational concerns to the Community Pharmacy Director.
Promote medication safety, quality improvement, and positive patient outcomes.
Maintain compliance with California and federal pharmacy laws, HIPAA, and Health District policies.
Report medication errors, adverse events, and safety concerns.
Maintain accurate documentation and support audits, inspections, and accreditation activities.
Assist with implementing and maintaining pharmacy policies and procedures.
Support the development and implementation of pharmacy services and operational initiatives.
Use pharmacy software, automation, and clinical technology effectively.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and a patient-centered work environment.
Assist with staff performance feedback and professional development.
Serve as the primary operational resource for pharmacy staff in the Community Pharmacy Director's absence.
Demonstrate System Values in performance and behavior and comply with System policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; administering scheduling systems; communicating job expectations; reviewing employee contributions; and enforcing policies and procedures.