Pharmacist (Pharmacy Supervisor)

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Duties

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Major duties include:

• Function as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with prescriptive authority under a Scope of Practice.
• Provide direct patient care and medication management for acute and chronic disease states.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nursing staff.
• Optimize pharmacotherapy through medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic monitoring, anticoagulation management, antimicrobial stewardship activities, and chronic disease management.
• Review and evaluate formulary and non-formulary medication requests and provide drug information expertise.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision of inpatient clinical pharmacists.
• Develop work schedules, assign duties, conduct performance evaluations, and oversee employee development.
• Approve leave, recognize employee achievements, and take appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Ensure staff maintain competencies required for inpatient pharmacy practice.
• Lead orientation, training, mentoring, and professional development efforts.

Program Management

• Direct inpatient pharmacy operations and services on a 24/7 basis.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures related to inpatient medication use and drug distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and medication management standards.
• Oversee medication safety, controlled substance accountability, and quality assurance programs.
• Lead process improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Quality and Regulatory Oversight

• Serve as a subject matter expert in medication management, accreditation readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Support surveys and inspections by accrediting and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Participate on facility and multidisciplinary committees.

Education

• Provide education and training to pharmacists, providers, residents, students, and healthcare staff.
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and students.
• Support evidence-based practice and dissemination of medication-related information throughout the healthcare system.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday varies may include some weekends and holidays

Telework: Eligible / Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 12214F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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