Supervisor, Pharmacy Formulary and Policy

University Hospitals

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland seeks a Supervisor for Pharmacy Formulary and Policy to oversee operations, develop policies, and advance medication-use initiatives.

You will supervise professional and technical staff, ensure regulatory compliance, participate in budgeting and inventory management, and support new service development. Ohio-licensed pharmacist with Pharm.D. or Pharm.D. plus leadership training is required or preferred.

Qualifications

Pharmacist licensed in Ohio (R.Ph) required upon hire.
1+ year of applicable pharmacy experience required.
Prior supervisor experience preferred.
Knowledge of pharmacy information systems and regulatory requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee professional and technical pharmacy staff in operational or clinical activities.
Develop and implement policies for pharmacy operations in line with laws and regulations.
Provide orientation and training for staff on job duties.
Collaborate with departments on initiatives and patient care.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through budgeting and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Pharmacy IT

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Pharmacist Doctorate (Pharm.D.)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Master's Degree (Preferred)

ASHP Residency / HSPAL (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Supervisor, Pharmacy Formulary and Policy (260009C1)

Supervisor, Pharmacy Formulary and Policy - ( 260009C1 )

A Brief Overview

The Supervisor, Pharmacy is a pharmacist supervisor responsible for overseeing and optimizing pharmacy operations or clinical services, including process development, staff support, and medication use advocacy. This role performs administrative duties while maintaining operations and clinical continuity of the pharmacy.

What You Will Do

Responsible for coordination of the activities of professional and technical pharmacy employees engaged in operational or clinical activities.
This position may require Responsible Person/TDDD license responsibility for a designated pharmacy.
Provides direct supervision to professional and/or technical pharmacy employees, including performance evaluations.
Assists in regulatory compliance by developing policies for operations in accordance with laws and regulations. Monitors compliance with policies and continuous quality improvement of pharmacy services.
Creates and implements the orientation and training of new and existing professional and technical staff for their specific job descriptions.
Participates in the development of new pharmacy services and initiatives.
Collaborates with other departments on key initiatives and patient care.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through proactive budget awareness, efficient inventory management including shortage mitigation, and implementation of cost-effective practices.
May fulfill pharmacist duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy (Required) or
Doctorate Degree Pharm D (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Other Accredited Program: Completion of an ASHP accredited residency(ies) or Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) Residency (Preferred)

Work Experience

1+ years of applicable pharmacy experience (Required) and
Prior supervisor experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology and personal computers (Preferred proficiency)
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (Required proficiency)
Ability to work on a team (Required proficiency)
Professional demeanor (Required proficiency)
Leadership skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications