Job DescriptionThe
Pharmacist Supervisor oversees pharmacy operations and manages a team of direct reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, medication safety, and efficient workflow. This role is responsible for staff training, performance development, and cross-functional communication, while supporting specialty areas such as IV operations, medication safety, or operational services. The Retail Pharmacy Supervisor also serves as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) of the retail pharmacy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of standards and regulations and maintains proper documentation.
- Assure readiness with all regulatory agencies and compliance with department, hospital, and AH policies and procedures.
- Assist in the documentation, implementation, and monitoring of medication and patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain safe and efficient operations and workflow in the pharmacy and related areas.
- Support the departmental goals by directly assisting team members and being flexible in roles and responsibilities.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among team members.
- Perform orientation of employees in all job functions and cross-trains when necessary.
- Provide continual training and cross training to employees on new job functions, equipment, and technology.
- Actively participate in annual evaluations and works with team members throughout the year handling performance, discipline issues and career advancement opportunities.
- Participate in quality, safety and other project work related to medication management.
- Support the pharmacist-in-charge in the vision and department goals, assist team members and is being flexible in roles and responsibilities.
- Collaborative member of pharmacy leadership team assisting with departmental initiatives.
Operational (including CDS):
- Ensure the efficient and effective daily operations of the pharmacy.
- Implement and maintain pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Coordinate workflow and ensure timely and accurate dispensing of medications.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding controlled substances, including DEA regulations.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of controlled substance transactions.
- Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections and audits.
- Oversee the ordering, receiving, storage, and dispensing of controlled substances.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
- Implement and maintain secure storage solutions for controlled substances.
- Implement policies and procedures to prevent the diversion of controlled substances.
- Monitor controlled substance usage and investigate any irregularities.
- Monitor and analyze controlled substance usage data to identify trends and areas for improvement
QualificationsEducation/Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD required
- Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required
- 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience with leadership assignments highly preferred.
About the TeamAtlantic Health System Pharmacy Departments service multiple outpatient areas, including several infusion centers, retail pharmacy services, and health clinics. At Morristown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center we have full-service retail pharmacies. They provide prescription medication services to patients and the local community in a convenient location on the first floor of the hospital, inside the Corner Store Gift Shop at Morristown and behind the coffee shop at Newton adjacent to the main entrance. A convenient service provided in our retail pharmacies is having your prescriptions you receive at discharge filled and ready for pick-up before you leave to go home. That means the discharge process will be a little easier for you and your family or friends since there is no need to stop at your retail pharmacy on the way home. The Pharmacy Department also works with physicians and nurses to ensure that medications used at Atlantic Health System are safe and effective. Pharmacists are integrated into your care teams to provide real time medication information and help you get the most benefit from your medications.
