Supervising Pharmacist

St. John's Riverside Hospital•City of Yonkers, NY

About The Position

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations. St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care. St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care. St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong The Supervising Pharmacist works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy as he/she takes on the daily management and operation of the IV Clean Room, Evening and Night Shift (Andrus), Park Care Pharmacy as well as the Dobbs Ferry Pavilion, within the guidelines of established policies and procedures for the department and the hospital.

Requirements

BS in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy is required
Must hold a valid New York State License
Must have a minimum of 5 years hospital experience.
Must have excellent communication skills in English.
Must have the ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

Pharm. D is preferred

Responsibilities

May be responsible for the daily Pharmacy operations of the Andrus, Park Care and Dobbs Ferry Pavilions. This includes scheduling, P.I., and all related activity.
Performance addresses the ages of the patients served and produces expected clinical results for clinical intervention.
Supervises all staff pharmacists & technicians on duty in applicable area like IV room, Evening and Night Shift (Andrus), Park Care or Dobbs Ferry Pavilions pharmacies.
Orients and oversees the training of all new personnel in IV room, Park Care or Dobbs Ferry Pavilions.
Oversees day to day operations and tries to resolve routine problems in the department.
Reports unresolved problems to the Director or designee of Pharmacy.
Responsible for the preparation and delivery of medications in their assigned areas. Also accountable for all written policies and procedures of the assigned areas.
Dispenses medications for in-patients and outpatients, or IV room.
Directs and inspects the work of subordinates involved in the technical functions of the pharmacy to ensure accurate and timely service.
Monitors the environment within the pharmacy (Clean room) relative to physical appearance, safety, staff behavior and performance.
Regularly informs and advises the Director or designee of departmental activities and serves as a communication link between staff and management.
Assists and supports the Director and Associate Director in the coordination and general promotion of good will with other departments.