Job SummaryProvides leadership and supervision for Pharmacy services in a specified area of operations such as Central Pharmacy or designated Pharmacy satellites or service. Provides leadership and support to pharmacists, technicians and other supportive personnel. Participates in the hiring process, orientation and training of new personnel, scheduling, mentoring and providing personal and professional guidance. Participates in the education of pharmacy residents and students as well as technician students. This position is a working/staffing supervisory position. Time will be allocated for administrative duties.
Essential Functions- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
- Supervises Pharmacy Operations in specific areas or services that may include portions of Central Pharmacy Operations; Admixture Services; OR Pharmacy; Children's Hospital Pharmacy; Decentralized Pharmacy Services and other pharmacy services as appropriate.
- Develops operational benchmarks to trend operational efficiency. Optimizes automation to enhance efficiency and safety while reducing cost of operations.
- Participates in TJC preparation and maintains constant readiness
- Evaluates staffing requirements and optimizes the utilization of assets constantly enhancing staffing models.
- Assists with the development of operational and capital budgets.
- Participates in the education of pharmacy residents and students as well as technician students.
- Develops policies and standard operating procedures for areas of responsibility.
- Conducts initial orientation and ongoing education and competency validation for employees in each job at least annually.
- Conducts and enhances a formal education and training program for all pharmacy staff members in the designates area of operations.
- Assists in the development of the work schedule for employees in the area of operations
- Monitors absenteeism, tardiness and overtime. Addresses these issues appropriately.
- Conducts employee evaluations and finalizes this process one month prior to due date.
- Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team focused on collaboration to provide optimum patient care. This may include being a member or chairing multidisciplinary committees.
- Staffs in area of responsibility as needed to maintain pharmacy services
- Determines pharmacy workload, conducts interviews and hires technical staff.
- Shares responsibility for Kronos with department timekeeper.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities- This is a supervisor job which may have direct supervision of team members which may include hire/termination authority, disciplinary authority, and performance management responsibilities. May have budget input or responsibilities. Job is not considered a member of management staff.
Minimum Requirements - Education - Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
- Experience - Two (2) years of pharmacy experience. Pharmacy management experience preferred.
In Lieu Of- Completion of a PharmD Residency program will be accepted in lieu of 2 years of Pharmacist experience. May be a graduate of an ACPE accredited US college of Pharmacy with a SC intern certificate pending initial licensure or have completed requirements for reciprocity pending board of pharmacy interview for licensure.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses- State RPH - Registered Pharmacist
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWork ShiftDay (United States of America)
LocationPatewood Memorial Hospital
Facility1046 Patewood Hospital
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