Pharmacy Supervisor II

Job Function Summary:

Involves all aspects of the medication use process, including procurement, prescribing, compounding, dispensing, storage of medications, administration and monitoring. Partners with physicians and other clinicians to provide treatments and advice to patients, records patient history relating to medication use and ensures the safe and secure storage of medications and related supplies. Advises physicians in determining the best possible treatments for specific diseases, stays current on pharmacy regulations, treatments and developments in research and design. Pharmacists are the experts on drug therapy and the primary health professionals who optimize use of medication for the benefit of the patients. Meets educational needs of patients, healthcare team, students and residents. Ensures adherence to regulatory and fiscal requirements.

Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Provides supervision to pharmacists. May also include supervision of technical support staff. Responsible for assigned staff scheduling, timekeeping, training, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

systems, prepares basic specifications and performs coding.

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Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

30

1. Pharmacist Leadership & Patient Care
2. Represents the department in interaction with Health System personnel, community groups, other healthcare organizations, and through active participation on committees, task forces, etc., when appropriate or as assigned.
3. Coordinates problem-solving efforts with patient care providers to assure standards for service and quality.
4. Responsive to patients, parents and visitors by assuring that services are provided in a timely manner with courtesy and compassion within a positive environmental setting.
5. Monitors the departmental quality assurance program and facilitates response/solution to quality assurance issues.
6. Assures continuity of department by coordinating the pharmacist/technical support.
7. Participates in development of departmental policies/procedures and goals/objectives that are consistent with those of the Health System and Campus organizations.

8. Organize and execute regular pharmacist meetings including, but not limited to, meeting agendas, minutes, and scheduling

9. Develop pharmacist schedule, as directed

10. Develop scholarly and research projects in collaboration with staff pharmacists and providers

10

1. Communication

1. Meets regularly with all department members and provides information and updates on Health System /department activities.
2. Exercises sound judgment in advising administrators, department managers, etc. on key issues.
3. Provides timely written reports that reflect clarity, purpose, and as appropriate, recommends alternatives.
4. Maintains current knowledge of technical/professional fields, the healthcare industry, Health System activities and contributes the same in discussions at a variety of forums.

10

1. Staff Development and Employee Relations

1. Establishes departmental standards and assures that employees are informed of these and of the expectation of compliance.
2. Administers the administrative and personnel policies of the Health System in a consistent and uniform manner.
3. Responsible for monitoring employees’ work performance against job criteria; assist with timely formal performance appraisal of employees.
4. Establishes a work environment wherein training opportunities exist for personnel to enhance their skills.
5. Provides guidance and counseling to personnel in a manner that promotes teamwork and facilitates the resolutions of conflict among staff.

15

1. Leadership

1. Serves as a role model for personnel through management practices of honesty, integrity and fairness.
2. Promotes teamwork by en