About this role
The 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
Education/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.