Pharmacy Supervisor - Retail Pharmacy

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and evaluates pharmaceutical services in an assigned area. The role ensures pharmacy operations comply with federal and state regulations, university policies and procedures, and JCAHO standards, while supporting the delivery of optimum pharmaceutical care. The supervisor oversees daily operations and subordinate staff, contributes to quality and safety programs, maintains pharmacy reports and records, and works with vendors and information systems personnel to address technology needs and issues. The listed duties are general examples and are not exclusive or all-inclusive; management may add or change duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Two years of experience.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in Mississippi.
• Mississippi Controlled Substance License.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy recordkeeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy laws and ethics.
• Knowledge of drugs, including their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Skill in using personal computers and related software applications.
• Verbal, mathematics, spelling, and reading skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees.
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of an assigned pharmacy area.
• Supervise subordinate staff, including allocating work, scheduling, training, evaluation, and problem resolution.
• Participate in quality improvement and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and JCAHO standards governing controlled substances.
• Create and maintain statistical reports tracking adverse drug reactions, medication errors, clinical interventions, employee narcotics usage, and other relevant pharmacy database information.
• Collaborate with vendors and information system personnel to identify pharmacy software, hardware, and system requirements and resolve technical problems.
• Compile charges for prescriptions filed and maintain accountability and cost records for drugs and pharmaceutical supplies prepared and dispensed.
• Plan and conduct meetings with subordinates to support compliance with established practices, implement new policies and procedures or departmental goals, and keep abreast of changes and standards.

What This Job Offers

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