What are the responsibilities and job description for the IV / Infusion Supervisor - USP 797 Designated Person position at Baton Rouge General?
Lead and Inspire Excellence in Pharmacy Operations
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop pharmacy staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Minimum of 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
- PharmD preferred.
- Current Louisiana Pharmacist License required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, clinical pharmacy practices, regulatory compliance, competency validation, staff scheduling, quality improvement, and departmental performance management.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
- A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
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Professional development and support.
- Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
- We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
- Check out our employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks
What You Will Do:
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and operation of an assigned pharmacy area. This role oversees departmental activities, staff development, workflow management, productivity, clinical operations, and performance improvement initiatives. The Supervisor-Pharmacy may assist with budget planning, provide operational recommendations to leadership, and ensure departmental goals align with organizational objectives while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in the development and execution of departmental goals, objectives, and operational initiatives.
- Supervise daily pharmacy operations and adjust staffing resources based on workload and departmental needs.
- Lead, mentor, and support pharmacy personnel through education, training, and competency validation.
- Coordinate daily workflow and ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor departmental productivity, quality metrics, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Analyze operational data and recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency and service quality.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with leadership, physicians, nursing, and other departments.
- Assist with employee scheduling based on patient census, operational needs, and required skill sets.
- Serve as a clinical and operational resource for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare team members.
- Perform duties as a licensed pharmacist, including providing pharmaceutical care and ensuring medication safety practices.
- Support employee performance management activities, including competency assessments, coaching, and developmental planning.
- Work closely with pharmacy leadership and educators to identify and address staff educational needs.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, accreditation standards, pharmacy laws, and organizational policies.
- Promote a culture of patient safety, employee safety, quality improvement, and operational excellence.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
What Sets BRG Apart:
At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.
Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off