Pharmacy Operations Supervisor

Denver Health • Denver, CO

276d • $131,200 - $209,900

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Operations Supervisor to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Under minimal supervision, the pharmacist supervisor is responsible for the management and supervision of the daily activities of the staff for activities and processes designed to provide efficient medication distribution, customer service, and appropriate clinical services. Supervisory activities include the review and prioritization of daily workload, serving as the primary resource for staff on clinical and administrative issues, and coordination of pharmacy functions with other departments/sections to ensure optimal patient care and interdepartmental communication. Ensures appropriate training, education, and competency of pharmacy staff. Recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates pharmacy staff. Ensures compliance with all Federal and State regulations, and departmental policies. Develops and implements sustainable policies and procedures, provides oversight of payroll and scheduling, and provides staffing support as necessary.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree BPharm or PharmD, with PharmD preferred.
• 1-3 years pharmacy experience required.
• 4-6 years pharmacy experience preferred.
• Previous managerial or leadership experience preferred.
• Applicable PGY2 Residency will count towards managerial experience.
• PHA-Licensed Pharmacist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.
• BCPS-Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
• PBID-Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association.
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association.
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and works with other hospital colleagues (e.g. physician, nursing, ancillary staff, etc.) to assist in defining policies and procedures governing daily pharmacy practice in coordination with the management/leadership team(s) and in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, and state and federal laws.
• Attends or participates in other programs, committees, inservice meetings and functions required by the pharmacy department.
• Delivers positive customer service and follow up on customer and employee issues/complaints.
• Develops and implements work schedules and assignments to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Finds coverage during periods of high volume, staff shortages and emergencies.
• Assures that approved work schedule is posted in a timely manner.
• Monitors daily staff attendance to assure compliance with organizational and departmental policy.
• Redirects work schedule assignments to assure that critical positions are staffed.
• Assists with the completion of the hiring and disciplinary paperwork with documentation.
• Actively identifies problems and opportunities for improvement; identifies appropriate solution and involves others in the implementation process.
• Recognizes positive behavior and contributions to the organization using praise, appreciation, and rewards.
• Identifies training and staff development needs of employees and ensures appropriate training provided and competency is maintained.
• Initiates formal/informal activities with employees to develop departmental cohesion and collegiality.
• Ensures all legal and professional pharmacy requirements are adhered to and appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Interprets, verifies, and clarifies orders for all types of medications as needed.
• Oversees preparation of compounded medications and ensures all record keeping requirements are maintained per board of pharmacy rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year.
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical plans.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree