Supv Inpatient Pharmacy Operations

Brown University Health•Providence, RI

44d•$119,198 - $196,679•Onsite

About The Position

Reports to the Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Operations514079205, Rhode Island Hospital (RIH). Responsible for coordinating and supervising day-to-day medication preparation and distribution services, and workflow processes at RIH. Develops and maintains an effective work group consisting of direct report professional and supportive personnel to ensure that the Pharmacy's medication preparation and dispensing operations are provided in accordance with RI Department of Health (DoH) Board of Pharmacy and federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) rules and regulations and comply with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, National Patient Safety Goals and established internal policies and procedures. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities, to ensure that the customers' expectations are met or exceeded. Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and budgets for Pharmacy Services. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for: Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Prior to start date, possesses current unrestricted licensure as a licensed pharmacist or as a licensed 90-day temporary pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island. Obtains full licensure prior to expiration of 90-day temporary pharmacist license, then possesses and maintains current unrestricted licensure as licensed pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island.
Minimum of five years progressively more responsible related experience, preferably gained in a similarly diverse and operationally complex health care environment.
Knowledge of area/specialty specific technology, including, but not limited to, electronic health records, pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, software, equipment, and automation.
Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, FileMaker Pro, and web browsers
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced study in pharmacy or health-care related field such as MBA, MHA, MPH, MS, or completion of ASHP accredited PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership residency preferred.
Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training.
Pharmacy leadership and supervisory experience preferred.
Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises day-to-day medication preparation and distribution services and workflow processes for inpatient pharmacy services.
Implements, interprets, and provides consultation for inpatient pharmacy policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Provides oversight to the preparation and repackaging of non-sterile pharmaceutical products according to computer-generated and/or pharmacist approved formulation record, including proper technique, labeling, and expiration dating. Working in accordance with USP 795 procedures.
Reviews and analyzes day-to-day medication preparation and distribution services and workflow processes. Recommends and implements operational changes and new technologies to increase efficiency. Reallocates resources to increase level of pharmacy services provided to inpatients.
Interviews applicants, makes recommendations for hiring and evaluates personnel. Responsible for retention, performance enhancement, and competency assessment of direct and indirect reports in collaboration with Inpatient Pharmacy Manager and other Supervisors.
Provides actionable feedback to employees to promote effective teamwork and satisfaction in the workplace in consultation with Pharmacy Manager and other Supervisors. Ensures compliance to established policies, procedures, and relevant labor contracts.
Participates in determining the qualifications and competence of department personnel and in the development of tools and standards to establish and improve medication preparation and distribution services competency levels of staff including orientation of new employees, and in-service training.
Performs all the duties of a clinical pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication, providing drug information, and other duties as required. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Participates in the implementation of patient-focused pharmaceutical care services for inpatients.
Participates in development of short- and long-term goals for medication preparation and distribution services in consideration of Brown University Health's mission, its values, and its key business objectives. Provides input into the development of capital and operating budgets for the inpatient Pharmacy. Develops and administers staffing schedules for inpatient pharmacy services; coordinates schedules of other operational areas with Inpatient Pharmacy Manager and other Supervisors, as needed514080993. Ensures day-to-day staffing for inpatient medication preparation and distribution services is commensurate with services provided and patient populations served.
Maintains computerized systems, software programs, and specialized dispensing equipment and technologies (e.g., Omnicell) utilized in medication preparation and distribution services and workflow processes in collaboration with Inpatient Pharmacy Manager, other supervisors, and Information Services. Serves as the gatekeeper for vaccine inventory and distribution.
Coordinates adherence to ongoing pharmacoeconomic and therapeutic monitoring programs, and other efforts of the pharmacy to ensure safe and effective medication use practices. Communicates effectively and continually with staff, management, and customers to facilitate day-to-day operational workflow. Provides timely and accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate, regarding medication preparation and distribution operational changes and continuous quality improvement activities, including goals and objectives of the Pharmacy.
Participates in the education and training of pharmacy students during their Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotations, completes applicable competency and evaluation documentation. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and total quality management initiatives. Participates in various committees, task forces, and performance improvement teams as assigned. Maintains knowledge of, and expertise in, leading edge developments in pharmacy, therapeutics, inpatient services, programs, and innovative technology by participation in ongoing independent study, education-related professional activities, and affiliations. Prepares papers for presentation at professional organization meetings, submits manuscripts for publication in professional journals, and authors articles for the Pharmacy web site. 86228420Performs the duties of Pharmacy Administrator-On-Call on an assigned basis. Performs other administrative duties as assigned.