Supervisor, Sentara to Home Outpatient Pharmacies

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Pharmacist, Supervisor for the Outpatient Sentara to Home Pharmacy team in Hampton Roads, VA. The Pharmacy Supervisor provides formal leadership to pharmacy team members. Responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, compliant, effective, and prompt pharmacy services. Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients. Assumes leadership accountability for daily pharmacy operations, coordination of workflows, quality and service, human resource management, strategic planning, and medication management locally and within the system. Serves as a resource for staff, represents pharmacy leadership within the division, and implements and supports local and system initiatives. Assumes local and system leadership responsibility and accountability for all aspects of pharmacy operations. Sentara To Home pharmacies are designed to help patients transition to home by assisting with medication needs before leaving the hospital. The program is designed to make the transition to home as simple and convenient as possible for patients and their families. At Sentara To Home, medications, home medical equipment, and other healthcare needs can be provided to be prepared after discharge.

Requirements

• Bachelors Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
• Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
• Minimum Three years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)
• Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacy Experience (Highly Preferred)
• Previous Leadership Experience (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently
• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
• Maintains advanced knowledge of medication use, disease states, and regulations applicable to their area of practice
• Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
• Provides in-depth patient counseling when required
• Supports the training of new employees and participates in the creation and maintenance of training materials
• Consistently follows and assist with development of policies and procedures
• Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas
• Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization
• Serves as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Precepts pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents as assigned
• Provides leader and peer coaching and constructive feedback to colleagues in a professional and productive manner
• Successfully leads local and system implementation of various system initiatives
• Shares information routinely with local and system pharmacy team members
• Leads and coordinates the development and maintenance of clinical and operational pharmacy processes and programs
• Develops, implements and evaluates pharmacy services, protocols, policies & procedures
• Participates in local and/or system committees related to pharmacy services as necessary and assigned
• Ensures adequate supplies and staffing are available for continuous patient care
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Provides operational support and staffing based on the needs of the team
• Models practice consistent with organizational goals, customer service, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level