Job Category:

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Afternoon - Evening

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Serves as an active leader in the department by coordinating and supervising the work of pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacists.  Supports pharmacy manager or director in ensuring efficient operation of the pharmacy.  This position will care for patients in the neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Performs clinical/operational duties in accordance with population specific guidelines. 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy. Registered Georgia Pharmacy license.

• Educational Requirements: B.S Pharm or Pharm D. from an accredited college of pharmacy

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Three (3) years experience as staff pharmacist, previous supervisor experience.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills, Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage time and prioritize work

• Good leadership skills and abilities (ability to coach and mentor)

• Strong financial knowledge including managing within defined budget (salaries, supplies, etc.)

• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills
   

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality of work of the employees in the department to ensure maximum utilization of Pharmacy services.

• Make departmental personnel decision or recommendations on an ongoing basis in the areas of employment selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, and/or termination. 

• Coordinates recruitment and hiring process for departmental staff

• 3A Develops a training schedule for newly hired staff members' 90-day orientation period

• 3B Ensures orientation checklist is completed

• 3C Assists with the training of newly hired staff members.

• Completes all employee records and reports according to established timeframe, including but not limited to Performance Evaluations and Disciplinary Actions

• Develops pharmacy staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage

• 5A Ensures requests for PTO are handled equitably and according to policy

• 5B Arrange coverage of workflow in the event of call-outs or other special circumstances, i.e. weather emergencies or system downtimes

• Counsel with employees on their work, attitude, etc., as evidenced by notation in HR files.  Provide individual employees with a record of progress or capabilities

• Resolves problems and mediates conflicts encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions.

• Oversees daily operation and operations improvements to ensure that work performed is in accordance to specified standards for the assigned department.

• Confers with representatives from other departments when special requests are needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director. 

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race,