Supervisor Pharmacist - Vanderbilt Medical Group Clinic Pharmacy Services
About The Position
The Supervisor Pharmacist supervises the pharmacy team for a designated area, including human resources, medication delivery systems, and service 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 Vanderbilt Medical Group 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 in pharmacy medication refrigerators and freezers. Supported clinics include locations on Main Campus—the Vanderbilt Clinic, Medical Center East, Villages at Vanderbilt, and Vanderbilt Eye Institute—as well as 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 applies advanced subject matter knowledge in a technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with potential staffing coverage for 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No holidays or weekends are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Tennessee pharmacist license required.
- One year of relevant work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Health-system pharmacy experience.
- Leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate 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.
- Monitor temperatures for medication refrigerators and freezers within the pharmacy.
- Coordinate departmental resources and participate in stewardship and cost-control initiatives.
- Manage human resources, support team morale, and foster teamwork.
- Ensure the quality, safety, and consistency of pharmacy services.
- Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct performance reviews, delegate work, coach subordinates, and support their technical, interpersonal, and professional development.
- Set day-to-day team objectives, plan and organize work, prioritize tasks, and use resources effectively.
- Follow applicable medication safety standards and statutory, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
Benefits
- The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
