Supervisor, Pharmacists - Medication Safety - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center
About The Position
The Pharmacist Supervisor oversees pharmacy operations and manages direct reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, medication safety, and efficient workflow. The role supports specialty areas such as medication safety and operational services, and serves as a collaborative member of the pharmacy leadership team. The position also supports departmental initiatives, staff development, and effective communication across pharmacy and care teams. In the medication safety focus, the supervisor develops, implements, and oversees programs to promote safe medication use. The role identifies and mitigates medication-related risks, evaluates safety-program effectiveness, reviews error and adverse-event data, and works with healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary groups to improve patient safety and quality. The supervisor ensures compliance with relevant medication safety regulations and standards.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD.
- Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.
- Two years of hospital pharmacy experience with leadership assignments.
- Experience in medication safety or quality improvement for medication safety.
Nice To Haves
- PGY1 pharmacy residency.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of standards and regulations and maintain proper documentation.
- Ensure readiness for regulatory agencies and compliance with department, hospital, and Atlantic Health policies and procedures.
- Assist with documentation, implementation, and monitoring of medication and patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain safe and efficient operations and workflow in the pharmacy and related areas.
- Support departmental goals by assisting team members and remaining flexible in roles and responsibilities.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and caregivers and ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and team members.
- Orient employees in all job functions and cross-train when necessary.
- Provide ongoing training and cross-training on job functions, equipment, and technology.
- Participate in annual evaluations and address performance, disciplinary issues, and career advancement with team members throughout the year.
- Participate in quality, safety, and medication-management project work.
- Support the pharmacist-in-charge in departmental vision and goals.
- Collaborate with the pharmacy leadership team on departmental initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and oversee programs designed to ensure safe medication use in the healthcare setting.
- Identify and mitigate medication-related risks, conduct safety audits, educate healthcare professionals, and collaborate across departments to improve patient safety.
- Establish policies and procedures that promote safe medication practices.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the medication safety program.
- Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential medication safety issues.
- Analyze medication error reports and adverse drug events to determine root causes.
- Develop and implement strategies to prevent medication errors and improve patient safety.
- Provide education and training on medication safety practices; develop educational materials and conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
- Participate in interdisciplinary committees and workgroups focused on patient safety and quality improvement.
- Collect, analyze, and report data on medication errors, adverse drug events, and near misses; use data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for pharmacy leadership and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with relevant medication safety regulations and standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
