Pharmacist Supervisor - Evening

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare's Pharmacy Department seeks a Pharmacy Operations Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensure compliance, and collaborate across departments. The role includes directing staff, evaluating performance, and optimizing workflow to meet standards for safety and quality.

The incumbent will oversee controlled substances, maintain records, participate in hospital committees, and promote continuing education. Georgia licensure and hospital experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with degree from an accredited school.
• Current Georgia Pharmacist license.
• BLS certification within 90 days; ACLS within 6 months if applicable.
• Hospital pharmacist experience (2 years) or PGY1 with 1 year hospital.
• One year of managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day operations of Pharmacy Department.
• Oversees supply areas and ensures availability of agents, equipment and materials.
• Supervises staff, manages performance, provides feedback.
• Develops work schedules and optimizes workflow.
• Develops and administers policies and procedures per guidelines.
• Maintains records and data reporting for management/regulators.
• Manages access to controlled substances and inventories.
• Participates in hospital committees and wider professional activities.
• Promotes continuing education and department training.

Skills

Staff supervision

Performance feedback

Scheduling and workflow

Regulatory compliance

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Supervises the day to day operations of the Pharmacy Department which includes staff supervision, legal compliance and reporting, security of controlled substances, collaboration with other departments, and quality performance.

Performs other related duties as required.

• Oversees supply areas; monitors availability of commonly used pharmacological agents, equipment, and materials.
• Supervises staff and manages employee performance. Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Plans and develops a work schedule; monitors, directs, and redirects workflow for efficiency and productivity to meet or exceed established standards.
• Assists in the development, revision and administration of departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal and organizational guidelines; communicates with staff to ensure compliance. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Reporting/Data Management: Collects, organizes, and analyzes data and operational statistics to generate and provide accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies.
• Maintains departmental records pertaining to personnel, continuing education, leave requests, tardiness and charting.
• Manages and oversees access to area which contains controlled substances; ensures that accurate records are maintained and that inventoried substances are accounted for in accordance with organizational, federal, and state requirements.
• Serves as a technical resource for physicians, staff, and other allied health professionals providing information and advice regarding the field of expertise. Participates actively on hospital committees and task forces to identify and resolve problems and to ensure departmental representation in the decision-making process.
• Promotes and encourages staff participation in continuing education programs and related activities. May develop and conduct in-services and educational programs for department staff and other allied health professionals in the organization.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months, if directly applicable to practice specialty.
• Two years of hospital pharmacist experience or PGY 1 with (1) year of hospital experience or two years of relevant retail / specialty experience. One year of managerial experience preferred.