Pharmacist Lead

Job Summary

The Pharmacist Lead will manage pharmacy staff, ensure medication safety and effectiveness, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.

Essential Functions

• Leads, mentors, and evaluates pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

• Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.

• Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient medication regimens, and provides recommendations to optimize therapy.

• Counsels patients and their families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.

• Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.

• Develops and implements clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.

• Engages in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.

• Stays current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participates in ongoing education and training activities.

• Manages pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
• 1-3 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required
• 1-2 years of experience as a team lead or supervisor preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety practices, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and guide pharmacy staff toward performance excellence
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to engage with patients, interdisciplinary teams, and pharmacy personnel
• Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy systems to ensure accurate documentation and workflow efficiency
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and promoting a culture of safety and accountability

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist license in state of employment required
• BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialty preferred