Pharmacy Practice Supervisor

Highmark Health • Monroeville, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Pharmacy Manager and/or Director of Pharmacy by providing leadership and direction of pharmacy services, activities and functions. Performs pharmacist duties as well.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm D)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of PA and/or NY at hire or sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days
• 3 years pharmacy experience required or completion of a 2-year administrative pharmacy residency program

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Residency
• Master's degree in Pharmacy, Business or Healthcare Management

Responsibilities

• Supervises day to day services/activities/functions including drug distribution, drug education, pharmacist clinical activities, retail business expansion, inventory management, performance measurements, regulatory compliance, employee development and multi-disciplinary team development.
• Coordinates pharmacy patient care services with other healthcare providers (i.e., nurses, physicians) to resolve issues related to clinical or drug distribution services.
• Assists with the development, implementation, administration and enforcement of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Assists with personnel activities including interviewing, orientation, staffing, corrective action, competencies and performance appraisals.
• Prepares department staff's work schedules and assignments and makes staffing and scheduling adjustments to meet volume/workload demands.
• Provides regular communication, supervision and feedback to the staff.
• Supervises departmental personnel and operational practices to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitors the disposition of Controlled Drugs as required by state and federal regulations and conducts audits on a regular basis.
• Assists with the responsibility to monitor financial parameters and to operate within budgetary targets.
• Participates in designing, implementing and evaluating systems, processes and methods designed to enhance quality, improve service and enhance cost effectiveness.
• Works closely with supervision to implement, monitor and report on relevant activities.
• Performs the duties of a staff pharmacist as necessary and all other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level