Supervising Pharmacist

Supervising PharmacistUnder direction of the Director of Outpatient Pharmacy Services, the Supervising Pharmacist maintains all aspects of safe dispensation of medication prescriptions and patient care as it relates to the outpatient pharmacy at Saint Joseph's Medical Center (SJMC). This includes, but not limited to, prescription verification, interaction checking, monetary oversight, regulatory compliancy, and professionalism.Duties And ResponsibilitiesSupervises staff to assure proper preparation and prompt dispensing of medicationsReviews and resolves problem medication prescriptionsAble to identify and intervene in any medication treatment concerns.Assists in all aspects of purchasing supplies and medicationsMaintain adequate inventory levels of all medications and suppliesMaintain proper documents and readily retrieval dataAssures the accurate and timely dispensing, recordkeeping and adherence to State and Federal regulations of controlled substances (narcotics) and reviews and reports all controlled drug record discrepancies to the DirectorPrepare staffing assignments to ensure adequate coverageOversee the "Meds-to-Beds" program at SJMCPrepare data metrics and routine financial information as it relates to the outpatient pharmacyPerforms training, orientation, guidance and evaluations of new pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy interns, and nursesPerforms routine evaluations of workflow including audits and direct observationsProvides professional expertise and participates in in-service training of other health professionalsParticipates in other administrative activities of the Division, including providing input to the development of policies and procedures, forms, statistical reporting, etc.Performs and completes ad-hoc projects as determined by the Manager and / or Director of PharmacyInstructs and checks pharmacy technicians to promote efficient work flowPromotes efficiency and productivity in the pharmacy by monitoring staff duties and providing direction and guidance to organize activities.Determines and intervenes with prescriber medication under-dosing, over-dosing, trends and/or adverse effects utilizing laboratory values or other records in patient's electronic chart when appropriate or by policy and procedure.Supervises Pharmacy Technicians ensuring complete assignments and safe practicesComplies with all Department Competency requirements.Reports Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), when appropriatePerforms all other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy Outpatient ServicesJob RequirementsNYS Registered PharmacistPharm D PreferredAt least (2) years recent outpatient pharmacy experienceAt least (2) years recent inpatient pharmacy experienceHours of Pharmacy: 7AM-7PM Monday - Friday; 9AM-3PM SaturdaysSchedule will vary, will need to open/close; cover SaturdaysSalary Range $150K-$155K