Pharmacy Supervisor

BrightSpring Health Services•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

Our Company PharMerica Overview J oin our PharMerica team! PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. We offer a non-retail pharmacy environment. Our organization is in high growth mode , which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression! Schedule: Mon-Fri 230p-11p Occasional weekends and overnights Our team at PharMerica promotes a variety of initiatives designed to enhance the work and personal lives of our employees, celebrate diversity and improve the communities where we work and live. If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care, come join our team! Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day Responsibilities Monitors workflow and staffing of the pharmacy operation to ensure on time launches Handles the majority of customer concerns that require management intervention for the shift Works with pharmacy management to ensure implementation of daily operational quality and cost containment strategies on all dispensing and procurement activities Works with the Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to ensure the business unit is in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/pharmacy regulations and Corporate Compliance Program Works with Pharmacy Director on other responsibilities, corporate initiatives (i.e. quality), special projects, and initiatives as needed Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies) Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and company policy Informs the Pharmacy Director of medication related errors Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs Performs other tasks as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate Minimum of one-year experience in long term care preferred Must have knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care and pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team required Current Board of Pharmacy license in the state Must have results-oriented; planning/organizing; communication (oral/written), people management; Team and Customer Service Orientation skills About our Line of Business PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com . Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn . Salary Range USD $135,200.00 - $139,360.00 / Year

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate
Minimum of one-year experience in long term care preferred
Must have knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care and pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team required
Current Board of Pharmacy license in the state
Must have results-oriented; planning/organizing; communication (oral/written), people management; Team and Customer Service Orientation skills

Responsibilities

Monitors workflow and staffing of the pharmacy operation to ensure on time launches
Handles the majority of customer concerns that require management intervention for the shift
Works with pharmacy management to ensure implementation of daily operational quality and cost containment strategies on all dispensing and procurement activities
Works with the Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to ensure the business unit is in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/pharmacy regulations and Corporate Compliance Program
Works with Pharmacy Director on other responsibilities, corporate initiatives (i.e. quality), special projects, and initiatives as needed
Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration.
Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate
Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies)
Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record
Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs
Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and company policy
Informs the Pharmacy Director of medication related errors
Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs
Performs other tasks as assigned