Oncology Clinical Specialist Pharmacy Supervisor Augusta

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

The Pharmacy Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises pharmaceutical activities in the assigned pharmacy under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager or Director. The role ensures pharmacy operations comply with Wellstar Health System policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local laws, and standards set by healthcare regulatory agencies. The supervisor reports to the Manager/Director of Pharmacy. The position oversees day-to-day pharmacy operations and staff, supports training and performance management, helps develop and implement policies and procedures, establishes staffing schedules, participates in staff meetings and budgeting, and monitors financial activity. The supervisor also supports daily pharmacy services, including entering physician orders into the pharmacy information system and providing distributive and clinical services when staffing needs require it. The role supervises controlled-substance audits and inventory documentation, oversees the handling of outdated narcotics, and maintains the pharmacy's readiness for regulatory inspections. The supervisor also performs other assigned duties and complies with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree; the posting identifies the doctorate as preferred.
Registered Pharmacist (RPH) license required upon hire.
At least two years of experience working in a hospital pharmacy.
Knowledge of specialized hospital pharmacy functions.
Knowledge of automated dispensing systems.
Knowledge of computerized hospital pharmacy systems.
Ability to supervise professional and non-professional employees.
Ability to work with other hospital departments and department managers.
Ability to communicate and work with medical staff.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer-service attitude.
Ability to think and act independently as situations require.
Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital pharmacy or in a clinical or community setting.
Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and supervise pharmaceutical activities in the assigned pharmacy.
Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations and supervise pharmacy personnel.
Train or arrange training for pharmacy personnel when hired or when programs and systems change.
Counsel employees or take disciplinary action when policies, procedures, rules, regulations, or accepted standards are violated.
Assist the Manager/Director of Pharmacy with writing and implementing policies and procedures related to drug distribution, use, and control.
Establish work schedules that provide sufficient staffing, subject to budgetary approval.
Conduct annual reviews and submit merit increase recommendations for direct reports.
Participate in or conduct and document monthly staff meetings.
Assist with preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
Review monthly financial reports as applicable, report discrepancies, and communicate significant variances to the Director of Pharmacy.
Monitor revenues and expenses to identify deficiencies or excesses.
Communicate internal and external issues and concerns to the Manager/Director of Pharmacy.
Enter physician orders into the pharmacy information system as needed.
Ensure workload is distributed equally among staff members and communicate changes or issues to other supervisors.
Provide distributive and clinical services during staff absences, short-staffed periods, and increases in workload.
Supervise controlled-substance audits and monitoring, including outstanding transactions, perpetual inventory documentation, and open discrepancies; report as required.
Ensure outdated narcotics are inventoried and packaged for return using required forms.
Maintain readiness for federal, state, and local regulatory inspections and enforce Georgia State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.