Pharmacy Supervisor - Infusion Satellite Pharmacy - Hopewell - Full Time - Days
About The Position
The Pharmacy Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the assigned pharmacy location and promotes a cost-effective, safe medication management system. The role manages procurement, storage, preparation, and dispensing of medications and compounded sterile and non-sterile products, directs pharmacist and technician responsibilities, and provides pharmacist staffing to support smooth operations. The position requires advanced knowledge of USP 797/800 guidelines. The supervisor coordinates pharmacy personnel scheduling, staff orientation and training, performance evaluation processes, regulatory readiness, documentation, and medication and patient safety initiatives. The role also works with pharmacy management on recruitment, counseling, disciplinary matters, financial activities, workflow, and continuous improvement. The supervisor serves as a staff pharmacist, residency and student preceptor, and pharmacy representative on relevant meetings and committees. This position reports within the pharmacy department; the job description does not specify a direct reporting title.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent professional degree.
- Active New Jersey Pharmacist License.
- AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider credential.
- Registered Pharmacist credential.
- Three years of health-system pharmacy practice experience.
- Two hours of stroke-related continuing education contact hours annually.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict-resolution, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, handle stressful situations calmly, and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent technical and computer skills.
- Flexibility, dependability, and reliable attendance.
- Independent decision-making skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Willingness to invest time in monitoring changes in a rapidly changing field.
- Advanced knowledge of USP 797/800 guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- PGY1 pharmacy residency.
- Sterile product certification.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency training.
Responsibilities
- Supervise medication dispensing, including automated dispensing cabinet refills, in coordination with the Pharmacy Manager.
- Ensure clean-room and compounded sterile product procedures are followed and maintained.
- Maintain smooth pharmacy operations and workflow and ensure assigned pharmacist and technician tasks are completed.
- Coordinate pharmacy personnel scheduling to provide continuous service, including rearranging staffing during short-staff situations.
- Orient employees to job functions and requirements, meet with employees about issues and advancement, and assist the Manager with recruitment, orientation, counseling, and discipline.
- Coordinate staff evaluations with the Manager and Director and ensure completion of annual mandatory training and competency requirements.
- Provide ongoing training and cross-training and inform staff about new and upcoming programs.
- Maintain documentation and ensure regulatory readiness and compliance with department and hospital policies and professional and regulatory standards.
- Assist with documenting, implementing, and monitoring medication and patient safety initiatives.
- Help develop mechanisms to track potential and actual medication errors and adverse events, and use findings to educate staff and improve medication management and patient safety.
- Attend meetings and committees as a representative for pharmacy when necessary.
- Support departmental and organizational goals, comply with coverage guidelines, assist staff, and promote cross-campus communication and sharing of best practices.
- Function as a staff pharmacist, participate in department initiatives, assist with financial management activities, and complete pharmacist competency assessments.
- Serve as a preceptor for the pharmacy residency program and student experiential education programs, and serve on the Residency Advisory Committee.
- Develop working relationships with non-pharmacy staff and leadership pertinent to the area of practice.
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and dependent care)
- Retirement savings and investment plan
- Basic group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability benefits
- Short-term disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter transit and parking benefits
- Voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child
- Voluntary legal services
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft insurance
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
