Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor

Pay Range:$75.26 - $105.59

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Responsible for the day-to-day workflow of the inpatient pharmacy, providing a comprehensive array of pharmacy services to patients of all ages in the Emergency Room, Inpatient, ICU, OB/Nursery, and Surgical departments.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training new pharmacy technicians focusing on acute services.
• Prepare and distribute medications according to Federal and State law, provide patient counseling and education, and advise the medical, nursing, and village staff on drug therapy.
• Perform professionally, respecting confidentiality, and demonstrating qualities endorsed by the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating clinical policies and procedures related to the inpatient pharmacies within the organization.
• Engages new pharmacists and technicians and trains them in inpatient processes.
• Assesses staff competency and ensures that staff competency and production documents are up-to-date.
• Engages in pharmacy hiring processes to ensure quality candidates are selected for open positions.
• Works with the Clinical Manager and Lead Outpatient Pharmacist to provide critical feedback/education for pharmacists and technicians as needed.
• Ensures collaboration and consistency of inpatient services across the consortium.

Other Functions

• Actively participates in the organization-wide Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee.
• Serves as Pharmacy Student Program Coordinator for the facility.
• Serves as Pharmacy Lead for the organization's antimicrobial stewardship program.
• Assists pharmacy managers with Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI) monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Provides coverage of pharmacy services in other pharmacy settings as required by current staffing (e.g., outpatient, infusion, village clinics).
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position provides direct supervision to Advanced Pharmacy Technician Roles

• Pharmacy Technician Consortium Lead Intravenous Medication Technician
• Outpatient Pharmacy Lead Technician
• Pharmacy Technician Senior Pharmacy Buyer and Pharmacy Vaccine Coordinator

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree
• Valid pharmacist license in any state
• Valid pharmacist license in the State of Alaska (Not required at hire)
• BLS and ACLS certification (within 1 year of hire)
• Completion of ASHP pharmacy residency program preferred.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire

Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience OR completion of a PGY1 Residency + 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be proficient at reviewing the patient's medical history, labs, and medication orders using an in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences.
• Must possess knowledge of state and federal laws governing pharmacy practice.
• Must be able to provide care appropriate to the needs of patients of all ages.
• Adept in oral and written communication with patients and staff.
• Must have a working knowledge of computer application skills.
• Possess math skills required to accurately calculate drug dosages, both oral and intravenous, of compounded formulations.
• Possess the ability to work cooperatively within the health system and pharmacy staff and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Possess the ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to workload and work schedule changes.
• Possess the ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Drug names and strengths, generic equivalents, pharmaceutical and medical terminology, and pharmacy law
• Has comprehensive knowledge of USP 797 and 800 standards and demonstrates subject matter expertise on existing policies and procedures related to these standards and products beyond-use dating.
• Knowledge of computer systems as well as knowledge of operation and capabilities of all automated equipment within the pharmacy as well as those in satellite areas
• Mentor, train, and assist pharmacists and technicians
• Communicate with patients verbally in person and on the phone
• Multitask with constant interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
• Work cooperatively with all health system and pharmacy staff and deal with difficult people
• Set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly in emergencies

Position Information:

Work Shift:Exempt

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!