Pharmacist, Central Fill Pharmacy Supervisor

Pharmacist Supervisor

Sentara is hiring a Pharmacist Supervisor for the Central Fill Commercial Pharmacy Services team in Virginia Beach, VA.

Location: Sentara Independence, 800 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA, 23455

Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

The Pharmacy Supervisor provides formal leadership to pharmacy team members. Responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, compliant, effective, and prompt pharmacy services. Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients. Assumes leadership accountability for daily pharmacy operations, coordination of workflows, quality and service, human resource management, strategic planning, and medication management locally and within the system. Serves as a resource for staff, represents pharmacy leadership within the division, and implements and supports local and system initiatives. Assumes local and system leadership responsibility and accountability for all aspects of pharmacy operations.

• Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently
• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
• Maintains advanced knowledge of medication use, disease states, and regulations applicable to their area of practice
• Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
• Provides in-depth patient counseling when required
• Supports the training of new employees and participates in the creation and maintenance of training materials
• Consistently follows and assists with development of policies and procedures
• Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas
• Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization
• Serves as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Precepts pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents as assigned
• Provides leader and peer coaching and constructive feedback to colleagues in a professional and productive manner
• Successfully leads local and system implementation of various system initiatives
• Shares information routinely with local and system pharmacy team members
• Leads and coordinates the development and maintenance of clinical and operational pharmacy processes and programs
• Develops, implements and evaluates pharmacy services, protocols, policies & procedures
• Participates in local and/or system committees related to pharmacy services as necessary and assigned
• Ensures adequate supplies and staffing are available for continuous patient care
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Provides operational support and staffing based on the needs of the team
• Models practice consistent with organizational goals, customer service, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Education:

• Bachelors Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
• Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure:

• Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)

Experience:

• Minimum Three years of Pharmacy Experience (Required)
• Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacy Experience (Highly Preferred)
• Previous Leadership Experience (Preferred)

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance-accessible emergency room that is supported by board-certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly-skilled physicians and staff. Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.