Supervisor Pharmacist - Vanderbilt Medical Group Clinic Pharmacy Services
About The Position
The Supervisor Pharmacist oversees the pharmacy team for a designated area of the department, including human resources, medication delivery systems, and services to patients and healthcare professionals. The role ensures safe medication practices and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Based in the VMG Clinic Pharmacy on Main Campus, the supervisor oversees VMG staff pharmacists, sterile and non-sterile compounding, Omnicell inventory management, medication purchasing, and medication delivery. The supervisor serves as pharmacist-in-charge for the VMG pharmacy and monitors temperatures for medication refrigerators and freezers. The clinics served include locations in The Vanderbilt Clinic, Medical Center East, Villages at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Eye Institute, and offsite clinics. This is a working-supervisor role that leads a unit within a department or a small department, typically without budget or hire/fire authority. The position plans day-to-day team objectives, resolves technical and operational problems within established guidelines, and applies advanced knowledge in a technical area along with basic management knowledge. The role is scheduled for weekday day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with possible staffing coverage for 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. shifts. Weekends and holidays are not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Tennessee pharmacist license (LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee).
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in medication preparation and dispensing, including the principles of aseptic technique for sterile preparations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Health-system pharmacy experience.
- Leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the preparation and dispensing of medications according to accepted standards of practice.
- Oversee VMG staff pharmacists, sterile and non-sterile compounding, Omnicell inventory management, medication purchasing, and medication delivery.
- Serve as pharmacist-in-charge for the VMG pharmacy and monitor temperatures for medication refrigerators and freezers.
- Coordinate departmental resources and participate in stewardship and cost-control initiatives.
- Manage human resources and foster morale and teamwork.
- Ensure the quality, safety, and consistency of pharmacy services.
- Ensure outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure safe medication practices and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Set day-to-day objectives for the team and resolve technical and operational problems within provided guidelines.
- Conduct performance reviews, delegate tasks, coach subordinates, and support their technical, interpersonal, and professional development.
- Plan and organize work, anticipate resource needs, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and work within budget.
- Monitor quality and contribute to continuous improvement of pharmacy processes and services.
Benefits
- The role offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
