Supervisor, Pharmacy Infusion

Primary City/State: Scottsdale, Arizona Department Name: Pharmacy-Clinic SHC Work Shift: Day Job Category: Pharmacy Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the careers of our team members . We care about you, your career today and your future. Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Pharmacy team members play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people's lives. This position serves as the P harmacist-in-Charge for assigned pharmacy location(s) , ensuring c ompliance with all applicable federal, state, and Board of Pharmacy regulations governing pharmacy practice and medication distribution . Oversees pharmacy operations, staff performance, and service quality while maintaining departmental policies, procedures, and productivity standards . Supports clinical initiatives, medication management, inventory control, and pharmacy information systems. Collaborates with healthcare teams to promote education, consultation, research, and high-quality patient care. Ensures appropriate staffing and demonstrates the clinical knowledge and judgment necessary to assess patient needs and provide safe, effective pharmaceutical care across all patient populations. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position serves as the pharmacist-in-charge for assigned pharmacy(ies) and is responsible to the board of pharmacy for a licensed pharmacy's compliance with the laws and administrative rules of the state and of the federal government pertaining to the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of drugs and devices. Develops standards of work performance and plans, and monitors and evaluates the provision pharmacy services. Promotes and demonstrates effective collaboration and serves as facilitator for education, consultation, and research. Ensures the functions of the department are consistent with the policies and procedures. May supervise activities that provide for the purchasing, receiving, storage, delivery, and distribution of medications and related supplies. Assures adequate departmental staffing according to workload while maintaining expected productivity levels. Supports implementation of clinical plans and helps to maintain information systems within the pharmacy. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served while maintaining the ideals of service excellence. Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements and provide pharmaceutical care based on those needs. Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Responsible for all routine operations of Pharmacy Services. Participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, professional development and evaluation of employees. Serves as a change agent, role model, and serves as facilitator for education, consultation, and research. Accurately and completely documents patient assessment data and clinical interventions. Oversees the medication management of patients and the overall medication use process in pharmacy(ies) assigned. Ensures appropriate and cost effective medication therapy by partnering with pharmacy and the supply chain. Provides leadership and support of the organization's clinical and financial initiatives. Plans efficient and effective utilization of resources. Ensures compliance with regulatory agency standards. Implements decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and other hospital committees in relation to formulary management and process improvements. Assumes accountability for special projects as assigned. Resolves issues with the medication distribution system. Continually evaluates performance relative to need for improvement of processes to assure the safe and appropriate delivery of medications to all patient care areas. Provides leadership for development and implementation of innovative systems. Provides leadership and direction to the pharmacy staff. Promotes positive relations and actively contributes to a supportive work environment. Fosters a team environment within the department and across the system. Communicates with their direct supervisor regarding personnel issues. Helps to establish and revise, when necessary, standards of care for pharmacy practice. Monitors and ensures compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures, Federal and State laws, and regulatory agency standards. Investigates and initiates the resolution of customer complaints. Plans, supports, and leads Quality Improvement efforts for pharmacy services. Provides pharmacy representation and leadership on hospital and medical staff committees. Serves as a professional resource in facilitating inter-disciplinary practice and communication. This position participates in all aspects of medication use, including (1) selection, procurement and storage, (2) ordering or prescribing, (3) dispensing, (4) administering and (5) monitoring of all medications utilized. Internal customers may include Patients, Nurses, Licensed Independent Practitioners, Nursing Directors, Department Directors, Administrators and other health care team members for the purpose of integrating services, improving patient care and ensuring effective communication systems. External customers may include local, state, and national pharmacy organizations, Joint Commission, State Board of Pharmacy, colleagues and peers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical representatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Requires current pharmacy licensure in the state of practice within 90 days of hire. Pharmacy licensure. Banner Registry and Travel positions require licensure in the state of practice within 90 days from the date of hire. Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire. Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts. Must be able to use reference tools to evaluate patient care and answer questions posed by customers. Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree, Hospital Residency, or Master of Business Administration (MBA), or experience in hospital pharmacy with supervisory experience preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Banner Health