Pharmacist Supervisor

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for providing pharmacist supervision and, under the direction of pharmacy leadership, provides operational oversight for the inpatient pharmacy at Renown Regional Medical Center.

Nature and Scope:

This position is challenged to provide pharmaceutical care to each of its customers in drug information and drug therapy monitoring within the anticoagulation service.

The active pharmacist/clinical pharmacist staff will report to this position.  This position is responsible for the daily staff management of their direct reports, including hiring, onboarding, coaching and evaluation.  This person is also responsible for ensuring adequate staffing (including scheduling),  

This position is challenged to assist in the training of pharmacists, residents, nurse practitioners, pharmacy interns, and students as well as the supervision of same, adherence to policy and procedure, and coordination of workload.

The position functions as a resource to management with respect to quality initiatives participation, providing information to improve and enhance operational services as well as work on process improvement projects as assigned. 

The incumbent may be required to support the inpatient pharmacy, work varying shifts and days to meet the needs of the Department of Pharmacy which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Overtime may be requested.

The incumbent works with the Pharmacy manager to meet financial and clinical goals of the hospital. They are expected to participate in the annual budget process and ensure an efficient and effective operation.

The incumbent is expected to attend on a regular basis staff meetings, pharmacist meetings, etc.

The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:  Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.  Completion of a Pharmacy Clinical Practice Residency or equivalent training program in clinical pharmacy is preferred.

Experience:

Applicants with previous hospital pharmacy experience will be given preference. Previous management experience preferred.

License(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Pharmacist license upon hire

Certification(s):

Healthcare BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within the first 90 days of

Employment is required.

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Type 25 WPM.