Supervisor, Pharmacy, Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a dynamic Pharmacy Supervisor who is passionate about helping others and is a team player. This role is crucial for the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the automated medication distribution process within the hospital. The supervisor will coordinate automation equipment and software implementation, manage inventory, oversee technician workflow, and contribute to a positive departmental culture. We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent Required.
• Current certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacy staff and other staff members in the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the automated medication distribution process.
• Coordinates the implementation of new automation equipment and software.
• Identifies problems that require referral to vendor support and coordinates communication with appropriate service personnel.
• Manages the user database and maintains an up-to-date user list and activates and deletes users as necessary.
• Manages inventory of units and reviews and adjusts par levels as necessary.
• Assists the pharmacy director with inventory management and meeting average inventory turn goals through waste reduction, safe practices, and optimization of automated dispensing cabinets.
• Establishes and reviews daily batch reports such as refill reports, stock out reports, discrepancies, overrides, ordered meds not loaded, etc.
• Orients pharmacy and nursing staff to automation equipment and serves as a resource for ancillary departments (nursing, anesthesia, respiratory, etc.).
• Serves as an education resource for employees regarding automation software and equipment issues.
• Assists with appropriate controlled substances process and procedures, record maintenance, and auditing of department compliance.
• Oversees daily technician workflow; rounds on team and conducts one on one meetings with direct reports.
• Manages team member performance using routine feedback and corrective action if needed.
• Supervises and manages direct reports.
• Contributes to team member scheduling and time off approvals.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and provides team with timely coaching on decision making, best practices, and performance.
• Participates in interviewing and hiring of pharmacy team members, and also coordinates, facilitates, and monitors training of new pharmacy technicians.
• Acts as a primary resource for new department procedures, onboarding, and cross-training.
• Participates in safety reviews and analysis; ensures compliance of team with regulatory, compliance, and licensure requirements.
• Oversees and audits the inspection and maintenance of patient care and pharmacy areas.
• Collaborates with colleagues and other leaders to solve interdepartmental issues.
• Is an advocate for pharmacy technicians and all pharmacy team members by contributing to a positive, inclusive, and progressive departmental culture, and ensures safe, accurate, and efficient workflow performance.
• Facilitates and empowers team to work proactively and identify solutions to problems.
• Supports and contributes to implementation of departmental and organizational initiatives.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED