PHARMACY SUPERVISOR
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummarySouth Shore Health is the largest
not-for-profit, independent health system in Southeastern
Massachusetts. South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, is
the leading provider of emergency, acute and outpatient care, with
the only designated Level II Trauma Center in the area.
Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager,
performs a wide variety of technical, supervisory and training
functions related to the department's sterile and non-sterile
compounding programs and technician facilitated medication
distribution workflows. Responsible to maintain safe and
appropriate technician staffing levels. Assists the Pharmacy
Operations Manager with daily operations of the department by
directing technicians to support distributive functions, managing
projects to improve patient care quality & safety and workflow
efficiency. Oversees the department's compounding programs.
Implements and monitors organizational and department policies
while supporting regulatory compliance (DPH, JCAHO, State Pharmacy
Board, etc.) Performs all duties and responsibilities of staff
pharmacist if needed. Performs duties of the Operations manager in
their absence. Maintains a positive work environment.Job
DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEssential functions are those tasks,
duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of
accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions
are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are
the major functions that the person in the job is held accountable
for. Following are the essential functions of the job.1. Supports
organizational and departmental goals by scheduling adequate,
appropriately trained technician staff per staffing plan and
workload. Responses to changes in demand, acuity and special
circumstances to assure quality pharmacy services by delegating,
prioritizing and coordinating pharmacy technician workflow.2.
Supervises all aspects of technician work across the organization.
Provides leadership and directs technician based patient care
service programs.Maintains good relationships with all pharmacy
colleagues to facilitate the communication of new policies,
procedures and regulatory matters. Motivates, directs, organizes
and coordinates our technician colleagues.3. Maintains
documentation and quality records related to our sterile and
non-sterile compounding program (equipment calibration and
maintenance, training, deviation and complaint investigation,
environmental monitoring, clean room certification, sterility
tests, aseptic technique qualifications, and media fill process
validations, etc.) and supports internal and external audits.4.
Evaluates the work performance of our technicians and makes
recommendations for hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer and other
actions including disciplinary actions and termination. Responsible
for the timely completion of annual performance appraisals of
assigned staff. Maintains appropriate documentation and employee
files to support these responsibilities.5. Confronts and resolves
problems including issues related to the distribution, dispensing
and procurement of medication or pharmacy supplies, staffing or
policies and procedures.6. Recommends appropriate changes to
support goals and mission, increase efficiency, and decrease
expense. Contributes to and supports fiscal management of
department; assures proper utilization of organization's financial
resources.7. Maintains up to date, working knowledge on the state
and federal regulations related to the practice of pharmacy with a
specific focus on pharmacy compounding.8. Provides oversight and
assists in the orientation and training of new technician
colleagues. Assesses competency and implements and monitors
training programs to ensure all new technicians provide the highest
quality care to our patients. Maintains documentation related to
training and competency. Assures ongoing competency on an annual
basis.9. Performs all functions and responsibilities as described
in the staff pharmacist job description. Maintains a presence in
pharmacy work areas.10. Maintains good relationship with all
pharmacy staff members to facilitate the communication of new
policies, procedures and regulatory matters. Motivates, directs,
organizes and coordinates all staff. Provides opportunity for staff
input and feedback. Communicates important issues to pharmacy
management team. Works with clinical colleagues to coordinate
distributive services with clinical services. Supports department
initiatives to expand the role of pharmacy services in patient care
activities. Mentors staff in developing positive relationships with
nursing and medical staff.11. Participates in pharmacy program and
policy development. Makes recommendations for improvements and
changes for delivery of pharmacy services. Considers input/feedback
from pharmacy staff, nursing, medical staff, and hospital
administration when making recommendations. Contributes to the
creation and implementation of the departmental strategic plan.12.
Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe work environment. Minimizes
work related risks.13. Responsible for department's operational
excellence; assures department delivers quality services in
accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional
standards14. Technology - Embraces technological advances to work
processes and practices.15. Safety Awareness - Fosters a "Culture
of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe
environment.16. Knowledge of Local, State and Federal regulations
regarding the practice of pharmacy; including but not limited to
DPH, DEA and JCAHO. Strong professional, organizational, computer,
communication and interpersonal skills. Strong perception of
pharmacy distributive services and knowledge of pharmacy computer
and automation systems.
Keywords: South Shore Health, Framingham , PHARMACY SUPERVISOR, Healthcare , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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