Supervisor - Pharmacist
North Central Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX

FULL-TIME ROTATE

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The Pharmacist Supervisor oversees the employees and processes within the pharmacy. Additionally, ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May also advise physicians on medication utilization. Responsible for the direction and management of daily pharmacy functions, drug stock, drug storage, drug distribution and the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Assumes primary responsibility for all pharmacy operations when the Director is not available thereby providing a leadership role to ensure the provision of pharmaceutical care and products to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients of the hospital, including inpatients and outpatients. If so,assigned will also serve as the Pharmacist in Charge as designated by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and will perform all duties as 
defined in the Texas Pharmacy Rules for the Pharmacist-in-Charge of an Institutional Pharmacy (Class C). Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Management: 

• Supports established goals and objectives that support overall strategic plans of the facility/Baptist Health System 
• Monitors the annual department operating and capital budgets 
• Supervises daily operations of assigned departments 
• Supervises performance of staff 
• Demonstrates objectivity in decision making, utilizing facts to support decisions 
• Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System 
• Participates in eliminating boundaries to achieve integrated, efficient and quality service 
• Achieves ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies 
• Serves as a resource to employees and customers as demonstrated by visibility and knowledge of issues 
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to change 
• Anticipates and responds to problems and risks 
• Communicates effectively with all levels in the organization and with inter/external customers 

People Management: 

• Assists in selection of personnel for hire and promotion; takes appropriate actions regarding counseling, disciplinary actions, demotion and termination 
• Supervises, supports and coaches direct reports 
• Responds proactively to employee needs and concerns 
• Assists with development of  “experts” and “expertise” throughout the department and seeks employee input 
• Facilitates consensus among divergent groups 
• Minimizes staff turnover 
• Conveys employees’ strengths and accomplishments
• Assists in evaluating assigned staff performance and competency, providing direct feedback 
• Supports competency plans 

Department/Business Unit Functions: 

• Supervises and directs pharmacy personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians, interns and residents. 
• Supervises Automated Dispensing System activities to include inventory adjustments, reports and troubleshooting problems 
• Develops work schedules and assigns staffing duties to provide efficient provision of pharmaceutical care.  Assists the Director in the analysis of staffing requirements 
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication occurrences. 
• Recommends improvement in pharmacy or facility processes that will decrease the potential for adverse outcomes. 
• Utilizes formulary initiatives and clinical review to provide adequate pain management for the patient 
• Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request 
• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles 
• Oversees central or facility purchasing activities if assigned. 
• Maintains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic 
• substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection 
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients 
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions 
• Functions as the Pharmacist in Charge according to Texas State Board of Pharmacy, if assigned 
• Assists with the education of new employees, pharmacy students and residents 
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively 
• Maintains safe environment 
• Addresses patient population-specific needs 
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited College of Pharmacy
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master's Degree
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years or residency training; 2 years supervisory experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State Board of Pharmacy License
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: IV Admixture Certification


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