Supv- Pharmacy/PHAR

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Department: Pharmacy - SVH

Position is located: {Location}

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Salary Range : $52.58 - $81.24

Exempt: Yes

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Regional Director of Pharmacy, responsible for supervising and coordinating the pharmacy technician staff. Additional functions will include, but are not limited to, administrative responsibilities, quality improvement, and instruction of new employees and students. Works as a staff pharmacist in accordance with the Pharmacist job description.

Responsibilities:

Perform supervisory functions:

• Conduct job interviews of prospective technician candidates
• Make hiring and firing decisions
• Discipline pharmacy technician staff, if required
• Conduct performance appraisals
• Handle complaints from or about pharmacy technician staff
• Make, adjust, and direct work assignments

Perform administrative functions:

• Develop, implement, and manage the department staffing schedule
• Conduct orientation training program for new pharmacy employees
• Develop, implement, and manage the system of information flow and communication to/from the pharmacy staff
• Reports regularly to the Regional Director of Pharmacy on matters relating to the supervision of the pharmacy technician staff
• Assists Regional Director of Pharmacy with related department budget preparation and reporting
• Ensure related department regulatory, accreditation and safety compliance
• Participates in related department quality assurance/improvement activities
• Participates with the Regional Director of Pharmacy and others in short-and long-range strategic planning, setting department goals and objectives, and problem resolution.
• Utilizes knowledge and understanding of underlying operational issues to provide assistance and support to the Regional Director of Pharmacy in administrative problem solving, project planning and management, and development and execution of department programs and projects.
• Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures; assists with development and implementation of projects and programs to accomplish established department goals.
• Leads and guides the work of subordinates, as assigned; may participate in training, competency assessment, and performance evaluation sessions.
• Assists the Regional Director of Pharmacy in maintaining a positive and effective working relationship with nurses, physicians, department heads, administrators, and co-workers; provides related customer service assistance to department visitors and guests.
• Perform the duties and functions of a staff pharmacist.
• Maintain a safe environment for healthcare workers, patients, and/or visitors complying with NLH policies and procedures; review, document and address all incidents and safety violations within area of responsibility; report all lost time due to reported work injuries within 24 hours to local HR BP or Safety contact; support and facilitate open and non-punitive communication among NLH employees, non-employed healthcare workers, patients and visitors, reporting and addressing patient and environmental safety concerns.
• Serves as registered Pharmacist in Charge for Northern Light - Hospital location with the Maine Board of Pharmacy The job elements outlined above reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to describe the principal functions of this position and shall not be considered as a complete detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in this position.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Registered Pharmacist

Education

• Required Bachelor's Degree

Working Conditions

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a progressive 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Pittsfield, Maine that serves an area encompassing 40,000 people throughout the central region. We come to work every day committed to improving healthcare for our patients. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital offers a wide range of both inpatient and outpatient services, including Surgical and Medical-Surgical units, a Women's Health center, Rehabilitation centers, primary care health centers in four communities, and several specialty services.

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Health has access to tertiary specialty services through a "one call" transfer system and is also served by Lifeflight of Maine, an emergency medical air transport service with a helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:

email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org

Pittsfield, Maine, SVH, Rural Health Care, Kennebeck Valley