What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Operations Coordinator, Inpatient Pharmacist position at McLean Hospital?
Job Qualifications
Education:
BS and/or PharmD from an accredited College of Pharmacyrequired. Residency experience preferred.
License:
Current unrestricted pharmacy licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Experience:
5-7 yearsof relevant pharmacy experiencerequired.
Work schedule:
Onsite,Weekday dayshift, Full Time
Essential Job Functions
Pharmacy Operations Coordination:
Coordinates pharmacy operational workflows and distribution processesin coordination with the Pharmacy Technician Coordinator.
Participates in developing,maintaining, and promotingoperational policies, procedures, and standards.
Leadsoperational improvement initiatives as assigned.
Maintainsthe schedule for the department to ensure proper staffing to meet the demand of the hospital and patients in coordination with the Pharmacy Technician Coordinator.
Overseesandensuresinventory control by working with inventory specialist technicians.
Serves aspharmacyoperational liaison with nursing, facilities, supply chain, and support services
Serves as a key escalation point for operational issues requiring leadership intervention.
Staff Supervision & Performance Management
Provides direct supervision, coaching, and mentoring to pharmacists, technicians, interns, and support staff.
Develops, implements, and coordinates orientation, initial training, and continuous training programs for new and existing staff.
Promotes professional development of self and staff through in-service education or outside programs.
Assistswith performance evaluations by sharing feedback and observations on staff with pharmacy leadership, providing insight into the performance of pharmacists, technicians, interns, and support staff.
Provides assistancewith timekeeping processes, ensuringaccuraterecording and reporting of staff hours.
Regulatory and Operational Compliance & Quality Support
Monitors andensures compliance with pharmacy policies, controlled substance procedures, inventory controls, and documentation standards.
Assistspharmacy leadership and Medication Safety & Informatics Pharmacist withfollow-up on medication safety events and operational deviations.
Supports controlled substance oversight, inventory controls, and audit readiness.
Coordinates operational inspections, documentation, and follow-up activities.
Collectsandanalyzesoperational data toidentifytrends and improvement opportunities.
Departmental Responsibilities
Demonstrates professionalism by adhering to departmental policies, meeting training requirements, andmaintainingattendance and cleanliness standards.
Exhibits strong organizational, time management, and flexibility skills, proactively taking on responsibilities and adapting constructively to changes oradditionalduties.
Participates actively in committees and meetings, follows instructions carefully, and seeks out learning opportunities as needed.
Consistently delivers excellent customer service by communicating clearly, professionally, and promptly,maintainingconfidentiality, and ensuring follow-up on instructions or messages.
Models McLean Hospital's mission, vision, values, and conduct,demonstratingsound judgment and respectful interactions with patients, staff, and physicians.
Provides leadership coverage during the absence of the Pharmacy Manager as delegated.
Functions as a pharmacist in daily operations whenrequired.
Performs other duties as requested.
Research Pharmacy Functions
Maintain competency in research pharmacist activities to provide cross coverage whenrequired.
Working Conditions
Typical hospital pharmacy environment.Works underconstant timedeadlines.Occasionally exposed to possible carcinogenic, mutagenic, and sensitizing substances, as wellas toother hazardous chemicals typically found in a contemporary pharmacy setting.
Physical Requirements
Moderate amount of stress in completing work assignments, meeting deadlines, and interacting with other healthcare professionals. Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e., use of computer keyboard) and labeling containers.Repetitive tasks are often performed with one hand only.Normalrange of hearingand vision to perform work andcommunicate.Extended periods of standing, walking, and bending.Some climbing of stairs and lifting/carrying material may berequired. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental Requirements
Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately.Ability to work cooperatively with other members of hospital and pharmacy staff.Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns.Fosters a team environment.Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.