Pharmacy Supervisor

BrightSpring Health Services•Totowa, NJ

12d•$70 - $75

About The Position

Amerita is a Specialty Infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and outstanding clinical service to patients outside the hospital setting; with exceptional employees that are dedicated to providing the best quality care and service in an ethical, sound, supportive and customer-focused environment. We have developed a culture which supports our staff of caregivers and their families by providing fair and competitive compensation, high quality affordable benefits, and fulfilling work in a fun, friendly environment. The Pharmacy Supervisor works with the Pharmacy Manager providing pharmaceutical services including pharmaceutical care activities for patients within the service area and monitors, documents and reports patient outcomes proactively. This position oversees and directs pharmacy inventory management, prescription compounding, dispensing process, home medical equipment management and supply management and delivery process. Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D required
Minimum 2 years of supervisory / management experience in a hospital or home health care setting required
Licensed and in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice
Accuracy in mathematical calculations, including pharmacokinetic dosing
Flexible schedule with the ability to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as-scheduled basis
Current valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

1-3 years Home Infusion Pharmacy management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains pharmacy records in conjunction with the HHA programs and performs the duties of a Pharmacist as needed
Directs and coordinates pharmacy / branch intake, admissions, patient records, care planning, pharmacokinetic programming, monitoring, ongoing clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient care conferences
Directly supervises technician / warehouse staff to ensure adequate supply inventories
Works with Pharmacy team to oversee the management and care of the enteral and catheter care patients
Acts as a central resource for reimbursement information and responds to billing related questions from customer and branch staff
Assists Pharmacy Manager in directing preparation, compounding, and dispensing of all prescriptions and coordinates equipment and product recalls according to written procedures
Ensures adherence to standard policy and procedures for drug / supply procurement
Participates in branch, department, and intra-departmental meeting and as needed; participates in sales presentations to provide pharmacy expertise
Provides consultation and answers inquiries from patients, families and physicians regarding medications and their usage and assists physicians and nursing staff in development of therapeutic drug plans for patients
Participates in the Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program
Develops QI indicators based on identified trends, high volume, high risk, or problem prone areas specific to the location
Supports Pharmacy team in preparation for pharmacy accreditation and ongoing compliance
Manages collection of monthly statistical data as required for reports on pharmacy operations
Ensures ongoing communication among care staff members, interprets nursing component of care plan, communicates technology updates to appropriate staff members, and develops local pharmacy objectives
Monitors patient / customer satisfaction trends to identify areas for improvement, resolves client grievances in collaboration with pharmacy, nursing, management, and corporate staff, and makes recommendations for improvement to General Manager
Participates in product evaluation activities by testing new products as requested by General Manager and corporate office
Required to work on-call evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned