The Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for coordination of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with the established policies and procedures of St. Lawrence Health.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Gouverneur Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

SCHEDULE: 10hr days

ATTRIBUTES

• Three years of related pharmacy experience preferred or a demonstrated ability to achieve positive patient outcomes in a similar environment.

• Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree required.

• Current New York State Pharmacist License

• Demonstrated ability to lead and shape team members within the department.

• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.

• Extensive knowledge of drug products, medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.

• Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical equipment. Ability to motivate and lead staff during times of change.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for scheduling pharmacy staff in accordance with departmental needs and scheduling standards (may delegate as needed)
• Acts daily to identify staffing concerns and workload issues or policy questions and ensures that the appropriate staff is working on resolution or finding appropriate answers. Reaches out to upper leadership as needed for further resolution.
• Assists in the development and implementation of changes in departmental operations (including department budget) to improve performance within the pharmacy department working in conjunction with leadership team
• Responsible for direct reports, monthly rounding, yearly performance appraisals, etc.
• Develop performance improvement plans for direct reports
• Provides backup to pharmacy team, working in workflow as dependent upon scheduling requirements
• Participates and contributes to management and professional committees and meetings, including Quality Assurance programs and initiatives
• Coordinates and documents training progress and competency evaluations of staff
• Maintain liaison relationship with other departments, providing necessary and timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage, compatibilities, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and other regulatory standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by pharmacy management in an efficient and cooperative manner