Supervisor Pharmacy-Lutheran

UnityPoint Health • Des Moines, IA

79d

About The Position

Successfully functions as a Pharmacist as defined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners. Assists the Pharmacy Manager in the coordination of all aspects of medication distribution and pharmaceutical care. Performs the human resources functions of hiring, training, corrective action, evaluations and staff development at the supervisor level.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Pharmacist with a current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Iowa.
• Must have a minimum of five years of relevant pharmacy experience.
• Experience in a management or other leadership role is desirable.
• Must be able to understand written, visual and other sensory stimuli.
• Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations, and time constraints.
• Must be able to interpret scientific data in a logical and coherent manner.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in the development and maintenance of up-to-date policies, procedures, and training materials for the processes used in the preparation and dispensing of both sterile products and other drug products.
• Coordinates and participates in the training of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students and other technical and supportive staff.
• Performs the human resources functions of hiring, discipline, evaluations, staff development, and promotion at the supervisory level.
• Reviews work processes and participates in efforts to improve quality of service and reduce costs.
• Assists with activities related to compliance with Iowa Board of Pharmacy, FDA, DEA and other accrediting/regulatory agencies.
• Assists the inventory analyst in managing inventory, formulary and drug shortages.
• Involved with maintenance of medication files in the electronic medical record in addition to participating in order set development and changes impacting clinical functionality.
• Familiar with the automated dispensing system, unit dose packagers and barcoding systems in how they correlate and interface with the electronic medical record.
• Practices Pharmaceutical Care: Reviews medication orders, including order entry and/or order verification, to assess appropriateness of drug selection for targeted disease state.
• Contacts the prescriber as necessary for clarification and/or to recommend appropriate therapy or dosage changes.
• Sustains the formulary by minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selections.
• As assigned, provides and coordinates pharmacy functions for a specified area or patient population.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree