Supervisor Pharmacy

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Pharmacy Supervisor to lead clinical pharmacy operations, ensure safe medication management, and guide a pharmacy team to deliver patient-focused care.

You will review prescriptions for safety, authorize technician activity, and perform final dispensing checks, collaborating with doctors and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• PharmD with 2+ years related experience, or a BS in pharmacy with 2+ years related experience.
• Active Pharmacist license in AZ.
• 1+ year supervisory or lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily workload and staffing of the department.
• Monitors labor budget and expenses, addressing variances within authority.
• Develops programs and procedures to maximize pharmacy usage and customer service.
• Ensures inventory controls follow department standards.
• Mentors and supervises pharmacists and technicians.
• Oversees compounding and dispensing per medical orders.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy

Staff development

Patient safety

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Pharmacy Supervisor, you will be a vital leader and clinical expert, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate pharmaceutical care delivery, while guiding your team to uphold medication management standards.

Every day, you will lead pharmacy operations, including workflow and performance. You'll meticulously review prescriptions for safety (interactions, dosing, allergies), authorize them for technicians, and perform final dispensing checks, ensuring expert oversight. You'll also collaborate with doctors/nurses, providing expertise to optimize patient treatment and enhance services.

To be successful in this role, you will combine comprehensive clinical knowledge with proven leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills. Your ability to foster learning, drive operational excellence, and deliver innovative, patient-focused care is essential.

• Oversees daily workload and ensures the department is adequately and appropriately staffed.
• Monitors labor budget/expenses, identifies variances and takes corrective action to remedy within designated scope of authority.
• Develops, in conjunction with manager, programs, policies and procedures to maximize pharmacy usage and enhance customer service.
• Ensures inventory control measures are being followed in accordance with department standards.
• Ensures staff are compliant with policies and procedures.
• May serve as the Pharmacy representative in management, administrative and/or interdisciplinary meetings.
• Handles customer service/provider complaints.
• Coordinates and oversees pharmacy aspects related to compounding and dispensing of drugs in accordance with medication orders issued by authorized medical care providers.
• Ensures the timely distribution of medications.
• Oversees pharmacist and pharmacy technician workflows and works with staff to create efficiencies
• Supervises, instructs and mentors pharmacist staff, interns, residents, externs, students, technicians and non-pharmacy staff in the execution of duties and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in a positive, constructive and motivating manner.
• Responsible for hiring staff, performance management, and discipline of staff.
• Promotes education and development of team members.
• Orients employees and holds regular staff meetings to keep employees apprised of all matters relevant to successful job performance.

Job Requirements

• Doctor Of Pharmacy PharmD and 2+ years related experience, or
• Bachelors Of Science in pharmacy and 2+ years related experience, and
• Pharmacist: AZ,

Preferred

• 1+ year of supervisory or lead experience or successful completion of a Pharmacy Administrative Residency

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$60.24 - $89.60 /hour