Supervisor Pharmacist - Vanderbilt Medical Group Clinic Pharmacy Services

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health’s VMG Clinic Pharmacy on Main Campus seeks a Supervising Pharmacist to lead the pharmacy team, oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding, Omnicell inventory, and medication delivery. You will serve as pharmacist-in-charge for VMG and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The role requires leadership experience, hospital pharmacy background, and Tennessee licensure.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in Tennessee required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the preparation and dispensing of medications according to standards.
• Oversee VMG staff pharmacists and sterile/non-sterile compounding; manage Omnicell inventory and medication purchasing.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and outstanding customer service; promote teamwork and quality.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Pharmacist License (TN)

Tools

Omnicell

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: Pharmacy Clinic VMG Ops

Job Summary

Supervises the pharmacy team for a specific area of the department. This includes supervision of human resources, medication delivery systems and provision of service to patients and other healthcare professionals. Ensures that safe medication practices are followed and that all federal, state and local laws and regulations are followed in the provision of service.

Position Highlights

This role is located in the VMG Clinic Pharmacy located on Main Campus. Responsibilities include oversight of VMG staff pharmacists, sterile and non-sterile compounding, Omnicell inventory management, medication purchasing, and medication delivery. The supervisor serves as the pharmacist-in-charge for VMG pharmacy and provides temperature monitoring for medication refrigerators/freezers within the pharmacy. Clinics include those on Main Campus in The Vanderbilt Clinic, Medical Center East, Villages at Vanderbilt, and Vanderbilt Eye Institute as well as offsite clinics. Day shift hours Monday - Friday. Approximately 7:00am - 3:30pm. Potential to provide staffing coverage for 6:30am - 3:00pm and 7:00am - 5:30pm shifts. No holidays and no weekends. Healthsystem pharmacy experience is preferred. Leadership experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates the preparation and dispensing of medications according to accepted standards of practice. Effectively coordinates departmental resources and actively participates in stewardship and cost control initiatives. Effectively manages human resources and creates an environment which enhances morale and facilities teamwork. Ensures the quality, safety and consistency of pharmacy services. Ensures the delivery of outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in drug preparation and dispensing including practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to review, prepare and dispense prescribed medications. This includes being proficient in the general principles of aseptic technique utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination. (where applicable) Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. Leadership (Novice): Sets the example in challenging and difficult situations. Can demonstrate different leadership styles, such as supportive and authoritative, as individuals and situations require it. Communicates team and unit goals clearly and effectively. Is receptive to ideas and suggestions from team members. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required. Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner. People Management (Novice): Conducts performance reviews. Effectively delegates tasks to others. Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development. Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication and effective people relationships. Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them. Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others. Operations Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Achieves results within budget. Competently handles multiple assignments simultaneously. Reshapes project during life-cycle evolution, if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units. Accepts changes to assignments with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Able to absorb changes to major assignments while maintaining a high level of performance. Uses available time efficiently. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved. Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Demonstrates the ability to deliver products and services on time, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards and goals. Continuously demonstrates a strong focus on quality. Responds effectively to customer or client needs. Recognizes incipient problems and communicates them to management. Quality Management (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team.
• Team Interaction: Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department. Typically without budget or hire/fire authority. Role is typically a 'working' supervisor.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. B. FIX [2023-06-24 19:11:58] - *Use ... [truncated]

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Bachelor's (Required)

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.

EOE/Vets/Disabled.

PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Great health care takes great people. We’re looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference.

We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments. Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Health is the Mid-South's largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation's busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide. Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1 billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid-South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties.

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