Supervisor Pharmacist - Home Infusion

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Supervisors in operations supervise and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Home Infusion Department to meet the pharmaceutical needs of the patients and assist in the administration of pharmaceutical services for patient safety, effectiveness, and stewardship of resources. Clinical Services Supervisor supervises and coordinates day to day activities of clinical pharmacists and pharmacy department clinical services to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the patients and assure that the clinical pharmacy team provides identified services for patient safety, therapeutic effectiveness, and stewardship of resources.

Requirements

• Home Infusion experience and strong background in Antibiotic Therapy and Nutrition.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Pharm.D and/or residency preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Michigan.
• Controlled substance license.
• Three to five years practice in the setting to be supervised with a history of increasing responsibilities.
• Coordinating/supervising an ambulatory infusion program.
• Two to three years previous supervisory experience.
• Success in roles leading projects, programs, or teams related to the area to be supervised.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and serves as a role model and resource person for clinical and staff pharmacists.
• Leads, analyzes, and appraises pharmacy services provided to patients, physicians, and ancillary departments across the system.
• Maintains outstanding skills as a practicing pharmacist or clinical pharmacy practitioner.
• Supervises and coordinates day-to-day activities in an area within Pharmacy to assure quality pharmaceutical products and services are delivered to patients.
• Assures patients receive the correct drug therapy at the proper time and that appropriate legal records and requirements are maintained.
• Accepts the legal responsibility, along with other pharmacists, for drugs and dispensing of drugs in the departments.
• Ensures compliance with appropriate licensing and regulatory standards.
• Assists in writing, revising, and implementing departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in development and implementation of departmental procedures for the quality control of medications dispensed, assuring patients receive safe and effective pharmaceutical products that meet the various legal regulations.
• Coordinates recruitment, assists in hiring, performs evaluations and evaluates merit increases relating to subordinate performance.
• Makes recommendations regarding wages.
• Performs first line coaching, counseling, and discipline of subordinates.
• Recommends termination of subordinates when appropriate and participates with the upline Manager or Director when separation is pursued.
• Schedules work hours of subordinates and models work assignments for staff.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff, management, various departments within Mercy Health Saint Mary's and outside professionals such as industry representatives, educators, and other pharmacists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree