Pharmacist Supervisor

About the role

Emory Healthcare is an academic medical center with a high acuity patient population. The Pharmacy at Emory’s goal is to provide patient- and family-centered medication management to the patients we serve and define a new standard of care for humanity.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy Department which includes staff supervision, legal compliance and reporting, security of controlled substances, collaboration with other departments, and quality performance.
• Supervises staff and manages employee performance. Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Plans and develops a work schedule; monitors, directs, and redirects workflow for efficiency and productivity to meet or exceed established standards.
• Aids in the development, revision and administration of departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal and organizational guidelines; communicates with staff to ensure compliance.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Reporting/Data Management: Collects, organizes, and analyzes data and operational statistics to generate and provide accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies.
• Maintains departmental records pertaining to personnel, continuing education, leave requests, tardiness and charting.
• Serves as a technical resource for physicians, staff, and other allied health professionals providing information and advice regarding the field of expertise.
• Promotes and encourages staff participation in continuing education programs and related activities.
• May develop and conduct in-services and educational programs for department staff and other allied health professionals in the organization.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months, if directly applicable to practice specialty.
• Two years of hospital pharmacist experience or PGY 1 with (1) year of hospital experience or two years of relevant retail / specialty experience.
• One year of managerial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
• ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.